SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium Opens at Legoland Florida Resort

SEA LIFE Florida officially opened this summer, treating families to major aquatic fun. Photo courtesy SEA LIFE

SEA LIFE Aquarium Florida officially opened at Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven, Florida this summer and offers families the chance to learn and explore about amazing underwater creatures. Featuring a unique theme-park-under-the-sea design, this SEA LIFE Aquarium location includes coral castles, carousel hideaways, and hotel-like spaces to keep living creatures safe and comfortable in their underwater habitats. Keep reading to take a sneak peek into this newly opened Orlando attraction!

Perfect Spots for Your LA Baby's First Birthday

Make baby's 1st birthday a special one at these LA spots. Photo by Kiwi Huang, via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Celebrate baby's first birthday at these baby-friendly spots in Los Angeles. 

Congratulations! You made it through baby’s first year, and now it’s time to celebrate. If you’re like me and totally not into hosting your child’s first birthday party at home (read: cleaning, shopping, cooking, decorating, hosting...cleaning again), don't worry.

The weather in LA is so beautiful that outdoor birthdays are possible nearly any time of year. If that's not your speed, the Southland boasts plenty of awesome indoor options as well. Here are 12 great spots of both varieties—from pricey to free, with one surprise at the end—to smash a cake and tire out the kiddos so everyone can go home and take a well-deserved nap.

For gift ideas for baby, shop at these hip baby stores in Los Angeles or splurge on going to Disneyland with baby. For more birthday inspo, check out our Birthday Party Ideas Guide for Los Angeles Kids

New On-Demand Laundry Service in DFW Is Perfect for Busy Families

NoScrubs laundry service has arrived in DFW. Photo courtesy NoScrubs

If there’s one thing all parents can agree on, it’s that having kids means you’ll be doing lots and lots of laundry. From the moment you bring them home until they’re tossing their socks on the floor of their rooms as teens, the piles of clothes, whether they’re dirty or clean, never go away. What if there was a way to (literally) lighten the load? A new on-demand laundry service has just come to North Texas, and if getting your laundry done is something you’d love to check off your to-do list permanently, NoScrubs could be the perfect fit.

Co-founder and CEO, Matt O’Connor, launched Instacart in Austin, so he’s no stranger to helping people make their busy lives easier. "Unfortunately, the laundry burden usually falls on moms. I grew up with a working mom who didn't have time to do the family's laundry. When people would come over, we would make sure to shut the laundry room door because the floor was covered in laundry waiting to be done," he says. 

Best Birthday Party Places for Preschoolers in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

The National Children's Museum is the perfect party spot for little ones. Photo courtesy of the museum

Ready to celebrate your preschooler's big day but don't want to worry about setup, cleanup, or entertainment? No need to stress—the DC area is chock full of fun birthday party places for preschoolers and toddlers. Whether you want to have an indoor birthday party at a museum, play space, or art studio or an outdoor bash at a playground, zoo, or farm, there's something for little ones of all interests.

Here are 19 of our favorite birthday party places for preschoolers in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Find even more fun spots in our Kids' Birthday Party Places Guide for DC. Once you've got the location, our Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties will help you plan the perfect shindig. It's full of ideas for themes, cakes, gifts, and more!

Where To Have a First Birthday Party in Philly

My Gym. Photo by Charlotte B.

The day is here: Your Philly baby is turning 1, and it's time for a kids' birthday party.

Family and friends are excited to celebrate this child who has grown and developed so much over 12 months. Your baby might even be walking by now, and it's a great time to get together, eat cake, and have fun. Celebrate this significant milestone for both parents and their little ones with these extra special kids' birthday party spots in and near Philadelphia.

For more birthday party ideas, be sure to browse through our Birthday Party Guide for Philly kids

Islamorada with Kids: 27 Top Things to Do on Your Florida Keys Family Vacation

Visit Islamorada for a fantastic family beach vacation in the Florida Keys.

Located less than two hours south of Miami, Islamorada is an ideal destination for families who want a Florida Keys vacation without the extended drive to Key West. Famous for its fishing and diving, Islamorada offers families plenty to do in and around the water, a host of great kid-friendly restaurants, and some charming places to stay, as you'll see in our roundup of the best Florida Keys hotels and resorts for families.

We have made the trip more than once, and each time we've returned wondering, how did we miss that attraction? It's probably because it was so difficult pulling ourselves away from the beach or the pool! 

Here, then, are our top things to do with kids in Islamorada, where the water is always blue and the skies are rarely gray. For more fun in the Keys, check out our list of the best things to do in the Florida Keys with kids, part of our Florida Family Vacation Guide.

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