Summer vacation when the kids are off of school is time to head out and have fun! Whether you like staying busy and keeping active or your idea of a vacation is laying around in the sun it is time to start planning! Planning is so much of the fun, but be careful not to make these common mistakes.
While some people will be celebrating the holidays in the comfort of their own homes, the rest of us will be joining the 85.8 million people (according to AAA) on our nation's highways and airways trying to make it in time for the carving of the turkey or the singing of the carols.And in order to…
By Jessa McClureAre we there yet? I have to go to the bathroom. He's pushing me.
By Jessa McClureWith the nation's economy still recovering, many people are opting to stay close to home this summer and enjoy camping in their local parks. According to The Outdoor Foundation, more than 42 million Americans went camping in 2011, and the numbers continue to grow each year.This…
Author: Becky Danielson, M.Ed.Does the thought of traveling with your children fill you with joyful anticipation or overwhelming dread? Vacation time with kids can be a bit of both! With spring break looming and travel plans for summer vacations underway, now is the time to start planning.Really,…
Summer vacation—that time of the year when most parents look forward to a little rest and relaxation. However, the journey there can be somewhat less than eventful. Packing, mapping and driving remain initial stressors, but let's not forget the kids.Alas!
When it comes to packing I either nail it or totally blow it. My stint in regular business travel definitely helped me learn how to pick and choose what I needed for a week away from my closet, or in a different climate. As we are in full holiday swing, packing is inevitable for many…
With fall here… it's time to familiarize yourself with autumn activities. More specifically, CAMPING! Camping is one of America's favorite outdoor activities and continues to grow each year.
Summer is the time for higher electric bills, of course, but it is also vacation season. Going on vacation is a great way to leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind and enjoy time with our family and friends. What about when we get home? What are we to do with those…
