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can take advantage of New Orleans’ world- famous nightlife. Step off the beaten path with your loved ones and experience something new.
get them to look up from their phones. While you’re there, don’t forget to visit San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, which is the West Coast’s premier entertainment district.
‘HEY, ALEXA!’ 3 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help Get Your Kids Ready for School Looking for a vacation where you don’t have to plan every second yourself? Board a cruise ship and let the amenities take care of the rest. Symphony of the Seas isn’t just the biggest cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet — it’s the biggest cruise ship in the world! Every inch is filled with something fun for people of every age group. Catch a marquee show, play a few rounds of glow-in- the-dark laser tag, enjoy some fresh-caught New England seafood, or relax and lounge by the pool. On this ship, everyone can plan their own perfect day. How do you decompress after a stressful week? Do you want to lay on the beach, get moving with some outdoor activities, or do a little retail therapy? However you like to relax, San Diego offers the best opportunities. Older kids might not be impressed by the animals at the zoo, but kayaking on the ocean is sure to San Diego, California
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Beautiful beaches? Check. Wild zipline tours? Check. Mind-bending magic shows? Check. Rich historical museums and art galleries? Double check! Lake Geneva really has it all. No matter what your family members’ interests are, they are sure to make some great memories at Lake Geneva. Who knew Wisconsin had so many hidden gems? New Orleans is a city built on rich history, delicious food, and legendary music. Almost every building boasts some historical significance, from Pirate’s Alley in the French Quarter to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, where the infamous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau is buried. When parents and younger siblings are ready to call it a night, the 20-somethings New Orleans, Louisiana
If you really want a vacation your family will love no matter how old they are, consider taking a trip Down Under. While you’re there, take the opportunity to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge together! And no one can say no to a day frolicking in the waves of Manly Beach. This international city offers a thriving nightlife and culinary scene set against amazing natural wonders. Once you’re done at the Sydney Opera House, you can venture to meet some koalas and kangaroos. Australia offers a whole new world of family experiences. There comes a time when family vacations become rare occasions instead of yearly occurrences. Take advantage of today and plan a trip your whole family will love and remember forever.
Reminders and Lists Alexa can also help you check off items from your family’s morning to-do lists to minimize the chaos of weekday mornings. You can create reminders to pack lunches or grab homework, and then all you have to do is ask, “Alexa, what are my reminders?” She will run down the list, so you can hit the road early without the nagging feeling that you left something behind. Make It a Game “Out the Door” is an interactive Alexa game that turns getting ready for school into an adventure for younger children. Each day, kids are given a new superpower and have to defeat a different creature as they complete “missions,”which include tasks like brushing their teeth and getting dressed. It makes the process of getting ready for school exciting and gives kids an incentive to fulfill their responsibilities. If you don’t already have an Echo Dot, you can find them at most major retail stores. Make your mornings less stressful by starting with “Hey, Alexa” and going from there.
Even though parents and kids everywhere are getting close to celebrating the last day of school this year, school day mornings are difficult no matter what season it is. Do you feel like you’ve run a marathon by 9 a.m. every day? Rest assured that you’re not alone. Mornings are often the most hectic and stressful part of a parent’s daily schedule. Fortunately, there is an inexpensive and popular device that can help take some of the pressure off your morning routine and get your kids to the bus on time: Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa! Alarms of All Kinds You can place an Echo Dot in your kid’s room and set an alarm that wakes them up to the weather report, a standard alarm sound, or their favorite tunes. You can also program Alexa to turn on a compatible bedside lamp so they wake up to light instead of sound, which offers a more calming way to wake up. If your kid decides to catch a few more z’s and ignore their alarm, you can use some of Alexa’s other features, like Drop In and Intercom, to start a two-way conversation or send announcements to all the kids’ rooms in the house.
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