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Save on Next Summer’s Thrills and Chills

Labor Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means… major theme parks are unveiling their season pass programs for 2013. Six Flags just revealed all the savings you can look forward to if you fork over less than $100 per person. If you do the math, you can own a Six Flags Season Pass for less than what it would cost you to purchase a one-day general admission ticket. What’s more, the park is debuting a new monthly payment program that allows you to purchase a Gold Pass for as little as $5.79 a month. The … Continue reading →

Hello Hiking!

Today kicks off National Park Week; time to lace up those boots, head outside, and reintroduce yourself to fresh air and sunshine. Hiking is also a great way to work off some of those unwanted pounds you may have packed on during your winter hibernation. What’s more, you can do so without breaking the bank as National Park Week yields free admission to more than 100 parks which typically change a fee to get in. If you are looking for the perfect spot to get your springtime hike on, consider the following: The Appalachian Trail: Known as the granddaddy of … Continue reading →

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2012

Disney fans have one big sign for the coming of spring, and it has nothing to do with a certain ceremonial groundhog. Nope, it’s something much more floral. Once the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has kicked off, we know that spring is coming. Of course this is a bit of a cheat; as I said last year, the festival takes place in Orlando. That means it’s nice and warm for them year round. Oh, I know that some Orlando residents complain of the chilly 50-degree weather they sometimes get in the winter, but the rest of us living … Continue reading →

Countdown to Spring Break

This winter has been especially brutal for residents living in the Midwest and along the East Coast of the United States. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures have been the norm this season as storm after storm has raced across the country making travel a nightmare from coast-to-coast. You bet we are ready for a break… a hot, sunny, snow-free spring break. When I was in college typically the rule for vacations was: “Go home for winter break. Go wild for spring break.” Basically, it meant you would spend winter recess with family in your respective home state and party with … Continue reading →

The Boy and his Relatives

Our son is amazing. He’s a trooper. He can travel 1000 miles without fussing at all. He can smile and laugh and be entertained by his own two hands. What makes him even more amazing is his ability to interact with so many relatives. He’s a social baby for one reason or another and isn’t afraid to make friends with new people. Whether it is the love that so obviously lights relatives’ faces, or some other intangible element, my son warms to their happiness immediately. He also, of course, contributes to their happiness. When my wife and I travelled back … Continue reading →

More Travel Tips: Now for 4 Months!

As Christmas approached my wife and I knew that we had yet another task ahead of us: travel. Our invitable 15 hour trip loomed over our heads like a dark cloud. We knew, however, that at the end of the cloud would be much greater than a silver lining. We would find warm beds, clean towels, and more smiles and hugs than we are able to give each other at home for lack of additional arms. The last time we embarked on this epic journey we were able to complete the trip in a single day… would the same be … Continue reading →

Fall Travel Deals for Families with Young Children

Even if you don’t have school age children, this can be one of the most wonderful times of the year. In addition to having more room to move at the mall and the park, resorts around the world are slashing prices to entice parents with young children to visit. Back-to-school means back to reality for lodgings that saw a jump in bookings during the summer months. When school kids clear out, prices come down, and moms and dads can score big savings on getaways with their little kids. Here are some of the better deals to be had this season: … Continue reading →

The All You Grocery Challenge – I’m Out

Well, I fell off the Walmart wagon. The All You Challenge to spend less than $25 per person for four weeks fell the way of the college kid home for a visit. For the first two weeks, I did great – here alone. I used my vege garden, my stockpile, and my coupons. I came well under the $25 limit. When my college age son came home, I figured out the groceries just fine – came to $40. But then, we went out to dinner. That ended the challenge for me. You just can’t have a college age child home … Continue reading →

Sizzling Hot Summer Fun for Free

I grew up in Hawaii, so the last place I want to spend the summer months is in the nation’s southern states where the mercury reaches blistering hot highs. Of course, there are many people who flock to scorching hot states, such as Florida, Nevada and Georgia looking for family fun while the kids are out of school. If you are a member of a hot-loving clan, the consider visiting the following kid-friendly attractions where having fun won’t cost you a penny: FLORIDA Tens of thousands of “Top Gun” fans flock to Pensacola’s National Naval Aviation Museum each summer for … Continue reading →

Comfort Foods: Soup and Sandwiches

I grew up in Hawaii where the mercury rarely dips below 60 degrees. Needless to say, growing up, I didn’t crave soup as much as I do now that I live in the Upper Midwest where the average winter last about 8 months. These days soup and sandwiches are the ideal comfort food on a bitterly cold day. I’ve warmed up with the following recipes for the last decade. Hopefully, you will find them as warm and comforting as I do, regardless of where you reside. PATTY MELT Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 2 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced 8 … Continue reading →