Super Healthy Kids - 2010 Olympian JR Celski

by: Elizabeth Sedway, Famplosion.com

Happy, healthy families that enjoy time together is our passion at Famplosion.com. At Super Heathy Kids, Amy writes about healthy family eating. A Utah mother of three children herself, Amy recently interviewed Los Angeles-based short track skater 2010 Olympian JR Celski about how he prepared his body for olympic competition. Through interview questions prepared by Amy's children, readers learn about JR's training schedule and the importance he places upon healthy eating.

JR, which is short for John Robert, recently earned an Olympic bronze metal in the 1500 meter short track skate. His official website chronicles how his entire family dedicated themselves to JR's skating throughout his lifetime. In fact, his family referred to JR's skating as 'The Family Project.' Congratulations to JR and his wonderful family.

For Super Healthy Kids tips, visit Amy's blog daily for new ideas on getting your kids to eat fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, more protein, or just getting active as a family.

For specific active and healthy events in your neighborhood, check Famplosion.com daily.

Southwest Airlines Mommy Blogger - Flying with Baby

by: Elizabeth Sedway, Famplosion.com

Who knew...even Southwest Airlines has their own mommy blogger. Jessica Turner is the resident Mommy Blogger for the airlines. Her guest blog posts and video blogs focus on traveling with her baby, tips she discovers and family-friendly activities to experience around the country. When she isn't traveling, she enjoys spending time with her family, working, blogging and scrapbooking. She and her husband, Matthew, live in Nashville, Tenn., with their 10-month-old peanut, Elias, who is currently into everything!

Among Jessica's posts is, 'How Not to Go Nuts When Flying with a Peanut'. 'Peanut' is Jessica's Southwest-friendly term for kids. Get it? In this article, and the accompanying video below, Jessica outlines truly helpful hints for parents flying with babies. Every parent has struggled with this process; most of us learned how to do it 'the hard way'. Thanks to Jessica, moms today don't need to muddle their way through.

Famplosion offers thousands of current family activities for families. Many of the cities serviced by Southwest are included among the cities covered by Famplosion. Here are some examples: Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Dallas, TX, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Jacksonville, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Nashville, TN, New York City, NY, Oakland, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Sacramento, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, San Antonio, TX, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Seattle, WA, Reno/Tahoe.

Halloween Events for the Family in Los Angeles

by: Elizabeth Sedway, Famplosion.com

Los Angeles, and its surrounding communities, offer some of America's best entertainment. Halloween entertainment for families is no exception. Special Halloween-themed events abound during the month of October, from heartwarming plays to bone chilling (but fun) family events.

In Santa Monica, The Santa Monica Playhouse is presenting, for the 17th consecutive year, the chlidren's play, 'Absolutely Halloween'. This play is the heartwarming tale of "Candy," a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter and sugar. An intriguing array of characters take her on a magical All Hallow's Eve adventure, enlisting the audience's help to save Halloween for one more year.

On selected days in October, the Ghost Train departs the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum. This 7½" gauge model train is offered for the general public to ride at a suggested donation of $5, for this special event. Little train, big fun. Pictured below, without Halloween adornments.

For families with older children, there's the somewhat-scary 'Shipwreck' haunted attractionsat The Queen Mary in Long Beach. The event lasts 15 days and boasts 'haunted' mazes, top named live performances and and DJs. The Queen Mary also offers Paranormal Tours and dining experiences.

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