If you are up for the challenge of roughing it, going on a family camping trip can save you a lot of money over the traditional vacation. After all, in 2010, the cost of staying at a campground averaged about $20 to $30 per night while a stay at a modest hotel can easily cost more than $100 per night. Still, you need to watch your budget when camping, because there are extra … [Read more...] about How to Save Money on Vacation With a Family Camping Trip
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Today’s Teens: Sheltered, Tamed and Organized
My oldest son Edison, who is now sixteen, was invited to stay for a few days with a friend, whose parents live on a vineyard in Napa Valley. We live in Los Angeles. So I checked Amtrak, and found a not-too-circuitous route involving an Amtrak bus, a train, and another bus. It seemed like just the right kind of adventure for a 16 year-old. My husband was also making noises … [Read more...] about Today’s Teens: Sheltered, Tamed and Organized
Father’s Day Gifts We Are Loving This Year
As moms, we may take on the majority of caretaking for our little ones but when we need the help and support, daddy is always there. Celebrate him as a father to your child(ren) and a partner in life. Here’s a list of gifts we’re loving this year: Foodie Daddy Sometimes, Daddy needs a bevy after a long day. Let him induldge! Small Town Brewery officially launched a creamy … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Gifts We Are Loving This Year
7 Portable Speakers Under $100
Thanks to modern technology, most of us carry our music around on a mobile device or keep it in the cloud. Seriously, besides maybe in your car, when's the last time you actually listened to a CD? But what about when you want to play music out loud? Whether you want to set the mood for a special dinner, put on some fun background noise during a party or just relax and … [Read more...] about 7 Portable Speakers Under $100
Why Moms End Up Hating the Holidays
I spent this week gingerly checking in with all my married girlfriends. It felt like that first call you make to someone after the funeral of a relative. Important but dreaded. My calls were to see how they survived the first hurdle of the annual holiday marathon. “So….how was your Thanksgiving?” I asked J. as we went for a power walk in the woods near my childhood … [Read more...] about Why Moms End Up Hating the Holidays