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Everyone wants to be "home" for the holidays. According to the Bureau of Transportation, Thanksgiving day and Christmas/New Year’s holiday periods are two the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year. It's no surprise, but what may…

I am not a foodie in the sense that I have "refined" palate or must have gourmet levels of fare. I am more of equal opportunity eater. New food experiences are a hobby I thoroughly (and occasionally gluttonously) enjoy. From savory to…

Sacramento natives can often be heard lamenting, “There is nothing to do here!”  People who come here from other cities, however, have a different opinion.  “There are lots of things to do!  We are two hours from the beach, and two hours…

We love to visit Disneyland, as most families do, and because it seems as if we head that way every year, we like to stay in ‘bang for your buck,’ hotels. The Ayres Inn located in Anaheim is such a place. After utilizing the services of…

Winter is sneaking up on us and, while I love the snow, some cringe at the thought of the cold white slosh. Black Friday deals are already hitting the net and soon we will be enduring holiday music at every outlet. So, why not escape the…

One of the many great things I love about homeschooling is that I get to pick where we take our field trips. This week in Social Studies my daughter was learning about producers, consumers, and goods and so I had the excellent idea (if I do…

Growing up, my family didn't have much in the way of disposable income. Today, in the current economic climate, it's wise to save versus spend. So, I have employed a tactic I grew up with - Free Fun. My mother is savvy beyond compare.…

If you should find yourself on the east side of The Big Island, and are a person who appreciates beauty, nature, and peace then you must visit the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, the "Garden in a Valley on the Ocean,"  which is located…

During my latest trip, I visited the Windy City. There, I reviewed Medieval Times and had fun - like a legitimate kid level of fun! You can click here for a recap of the full experience with tons of pictures and information... Food. I…

On a recent visit to Niagara Falls USA I had the opportunity to ride the iconic Maid of the Mist.  Can you believe people have been riding the boat since 1846?  It is one of North America's oldest tourist attractions with millions of…