If your family is like mine—and if your littles are like mine—eating out and having a “family night” is a regular request. However, deciding where to eat and what to do can be a little trickier. That’s where the top blogs for moms can help! Resources like these can help you see in one easy step which sorts of restaurants and activities are right for your family.

Eating Out
The Rainforest Café is a family favorite for this group. We have visited more than one location across various states. You can be in Chicago or Florida, Nevada or Nashville it does not matter; the great food, kid-friendly atmosphere and exciting jungle themes can be found near you and will keep every family coming back for more. You can search our KidFriendlyVenues app on this website to find all their restaurants. Choose the category ‘Food/Eating Establishments’ and use the very handy ‘Distance’ slide bar to show venues within your travel area.
At our last visit, while waiting for our table to be ready, we browsed the fun and lively gift “village” attached to the restaurant. Filled to the brim with jungle and animal-themed merch, our kids explored and marveled.
A floor-to-ceiling aquarium lines part of the restaurant space and it is filled with stunning tropical fish and corals. Every so often, the kids meandered over to it to press their noses against the glass and check out the funny fishy antics. Getting up close and personal with the fish was thrilling, especially for our five-year-old son!
The dining room décor makes you feel like you are in the middle of a jungle, complete with animal animatronics and trees surrounding you. It did not take long for the real show to start! You see, at regular intervals, storms move through the dining room. Lightning flashes, thunder booms in the distance, and the animals come to life with roars and calls.
The kids filled with excitement each time and they had a blast studying the animals surrounding us. The restaurant provided a paper checklist of animals including elephants, lions and fish, and the kids used restaurant-provided crayons to mark off each animal from the checklist as they spotted them.
Our food came out piping hot and delicious which kept everyone happy. The restaurant serves up a variety of American foods and more exotic choices. We all agree that we give a solid five stars rating on the KFV app to the Rainforest Café!

Fun with Sports

If you’re looking for a great activity to follow your meal at the Rainforest Café you might want to think about taking the family to an exciting sporting event. Kids of all ages love the thrilling atmosphere of sports arenas. From basketball to baseball to hockey, the electric enthusiasm at these events will be a “homerun” for your kids as you continue your family outing.

While I’m not the most sports savvy mom on the planet, I know that taking my kids to a basketball game gets them on their feet and cheering. The smiles on their faces as they eat popcorn or giant pretzels lets me know I’ve done something right!

Finding a sporting event near you doesn’t have to be difficult. In my town, even high school basketball or football can be a huge event. If you’re in a bigger city, you have college sports or professional teams you can add into the mix.

In Chicago, for instance, a multitude of options exist. From the Chicago Bulls to the White Sox or Blackhawks you can find something to meet your needs. On the other hand, if you live in central Alabama, you might need to check out a college level team in your area. Consider taking in a collegiate football game, a soccer match, or a women’s softball game. Minor league teams are another option that shouldn’t be ruled out. There are usually fun, local merchandise options at these types of games which are big hits with kids and adults alike.

Wherever you are located, if you’re planning a family outing be sure to check out reviews for best places to visit with family in your area. You’re sure to find a team or favorite sport worth rooting on!

After your great meal and exciting sporting event your kids are likely to be tuckered out. Rest assured you’ll be a “hall of fame” mom in their eyes! Creating lasting memories with your kids can feel like a daunting task, especially for a working mom. It doesn’t take enormous efforts to make great impressions on your kids, though. Utilize tips for working moms and reviews from moms like you to help plan your special moments. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our little ones!

Laura D, MomsTribute.com