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Can You Really Afford Cable?

Forget about alcohol, tobacco, Facebook or chocolate; cable TV is one of the most addicting entities around. Just ask the kids who spend hours upon hours watching it. Then, ask the parents who use it as a babysitter. These days it doesn’t take much to get moms and dads to admit that they’ve used cable to keep their kids occupied. Got an important phone call to make, turn on Nick Jr. Want to use the bathroom in peace, switch it to Cartoon Network. Desperate for a few minutes of uninterrupted me time, Disney Channel to the rescue. Cable is undoubtedly … Continue reading →

Stretch Your Travel Dollar Abroad

Fall is one of the cheapest seasons to travel abroad. If you have always dreamed of exploring London, Paris or Rome, but were afraid booking a trip would drain your bank account, now is the time to act. Vacations to European destinations drop substantially once kids head back to school. According to Expedia.com, round-trip airfare to London during October and November is running about $80 cheaper than just a month ago. Meanwhile, perennial fan favorites, Paris and Rome can be visited for rock-bottom prices starting the second week in November. However, the cheapest destinations of Europe remain in Germany, Ireland … Continue reading →

Exploring the High Seas with Kids

In a previous blog I detailed some of the extraordinary amenities offered to families on Disney Cruise Lines’ ships. In addition to being able to dine with Mickey and crew at sea, the company also provides a feature that’s exclusive to their vessels. It’s called a rotating dining system and it allows pint-sized passengers and their parents to can change restaurants every night, but keep the same servers and tablemates. Unlike its competitors Disney Cruise Lines also offers a bath and a half in most staterooms. This is a huge bonus when you are traveling with young kids. The bathtub … Continue reading →

Decorating for an Allergy Free Home

As I get older, my allergies get worse. Elements I used in decorating my home 7 years ago, no longer work for me. In addition, I have noticed that people with asthma who come to my house also have problems. Some might say that I just need to put more effort into cleaning my house, but that is not the problem. The problem is that I have 2 dogs and a cat, and that vaccuming and dusting causes an allergic reaction for me. This means I have alot of changes to make. After spending some time exploring our options, here … Continue reading →

Naturally Spooky Travel Destinations

Haunted houses with crazed ghouls chasing you with bloodied limbs is great for teens and adults, but if you are traveling with young children, then you might want to keep the Halloween chills and thrills to a minimum. Fortunately, there are a myriad of naturally semi-spooky Halloween-related options available for parents with youngsters. The following attractions skip the fake blood and haunted howls, and rely on nature to amuse visitors: TEXAS Kids love exploring Austin’s Bat Colony during the month of October. That’s when the world’s largest urban bat colony preps for Halloween. Mexican free-tail bats emerge in downtown Austin … Continue reading →

Exploring All Your Options

Whether you are looking for new job or have been in the same career for twenty years, it is still important to explore your options. Start with some self-assessment: * Make a list of your interests and values. Compare these to your current situation. * Then make a list of your most important skills. Prioritize them in an order where the ones you most enjoy using are at the top. * Make a list of skills you want to learn or training that interests you. * Write down all your past and present jobs. Under each one, identify what you … Continue reading →

Affordable All-Inclusive Packages to Europe

If you truly want to take a vacation–especially one that gives you a break from dealing with the logistics of booking your own airline tickets, finding a hotel, coordinating ground transportation, etc.—-then you might want to consider the following discounted package deals to popular cities in Eastern Europe. All of them offer stress-free travel options for a flat fee. PRAGUE For just $1,229 per person Virgin Vacations is selling an outstanding trip to Prague. The six-night escape includes roundtrip air from New York; lodging at a conveniently located hotel; and daily continental breakfast. You will spend a week exploring this … Continue reading →

Exploring Options Before You Make Changes

It can take a lot of research and exploration before a person decides to take the plunge and start a new business. Many of us do market research, read acres of books, and talk to a dozen people (or more) before we ever hang up our shingle and start our home-based business. Once things are under way, however, we may forget that it is often better to explore options and do some research before making a big change. Give yourself time whenever possible to explore all the possibilities before leaping into a change. I know that this is not always … Continue reading →

How To Get Your Precious Bottles Home From Vacation

Friends of ours just spent two weeks in California where they took a tour of Napa Valley. Naturally, they picked up a few bottles of their favorite wines to bring back home. Unfortunately, they learned the hard way that carry-on restrictions prohibit passengers from bringing cherished whites and reds onboard their flight. Their story got me thinking about the bottle of champagne I won onboard a flight from Chicago to Honolulu a few months ago. United Airlines runs a “Half Way To Hawaii” contest where passengers are asked to guess the exact time (down to the second) the flight would … Continue reading →

All-You-Can-Eat Vacation

How far are you willing to travel to sink your teeth into the freshest sea bass, the most beautiful jewel-tone Italian meats, or the juiciest strawberries? An increasing amount of vacationers say they’re willing to devote their entire vacations exploring different culinary hot spots in search of the best meals. A recent study by the Travel Industry Association of America found that 27 million Americans have made culinary activities a part of their travels within the last three years. Basically, the research says more people are basing their travel around food and wine than ever before. The study also showed … Continue reading →