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Best Family Vacation Spots

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:29:22 +0000

Summer break is almost here and many families are planning their summer family vacations. Here are a few ideas for places you can take your whole family. Wisconsin Dells I remember the best family vacation we ever went on. I was in late grade school and even though we had to camp, it was still [...]

How to Take a Big Vacation on a Small Budget

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:33:40 +0000

If you’re like everyone else around here and are ready to escape the snow and cold, but are worried about how much it’s going to cost, not to worry. Here are a few tips on how to take a big vacation on a small budget. Have you ever bought anything on ebay or in a [...]

What Not to Wear in the Airport Security Line

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:29:47 +0000

If this weather forecast has you ready to head for the hills (or the beach), here are some things you don’t want to wear in the airport security line. If you don’t want to get flagged for extra security screening, there are a few things you definitely want to stay away from in the airport [...]

Best Travel Products

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:36:14 +0000

Whether by car or by plane, here are some of the best travel products. Get Some Zzzzs Feeling sleepy? Don’t pay $8 for a pillow and threadbare blanket on your flight. Check out the TravelRest Pillow. It’s $25.95 but it’s worth every penny. You sling it over your shoulder and attach it to your seatbelt. [...]

As An American, Are You Getting Enough Vacation?

Mark Alan — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:53:08 +0000

A recent survey found that everyone in the world is enjoying much more vacation time than Americans. What gives?Take Brazil and Australia for example they enjoy over a month of vacation time every year while Americans get that two weeks a year thing. Oddly enough there’s that mental fear factor that sets in because of [...]

A Valentine's Romantic Getaway Through Crimes And Criminals [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:59:05 +0000

If you happen to be in the Washington D.C. area for Valentine’s Day, there is an interesting romantic getaway idea that entails a tour through The National Museum of Crime and Punishment.The museum is offering a cool promotion for the 14th and 15th of February and this is how it works, for $45 a couple [...]

Are You REALLY Prepared For Driving In Winter? [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:37:11 +0000

Could you survive 24 hours in your car during severe winter conditions, an emergency kit just might help you get through the night.

Things That Will Cost Less in 2013

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:23:19 +0000

Normally as the years pass, the prices for things go up. Here are somethings that will actually cost us less this year. Big Electronics Are you in the market for a laptop, TV, or digital camera? Good news! The cost of technology related products are projected to shrink in 2013. The author of the book, [...]

Go Here: Alcatraz in San Francisco

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:00:34 +0000

Affectionately known as ‘The Rock, Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay is a former prison with a long and amazingly well-documented history. In the 1800′s Alcatraz was a military prison, and then in 1933 was converted to a federal penitentiary until it was shut down in 1963. For six years the space lay mostly dormant, [...]

Annoying Things About Traveling

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:35:49 +0000

The holiday travel season is upon us and some may be taking to the skies to celebrate with family, so the U.S. Travel Association released the results of a recent survey and asked passengers what annoyed them most about traveling. Here's what they came up with and ideas to make holiday air travel more pleasant. [...]

What Not to Eat Before a Flight

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:20:07 +0000

It’s the holiday travel season and there’s a good chance many of us may be taking to the friendly skies to see family for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I know a few people complain about not feeling well after flying and it turns out what you’re eating beforehand that’s making you feel like crap. The website [...]

Craving the Open Road? Watch This 3 Minute Timelapse of a Cross Country Road Trip

Jackie Mancini — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:47:03 +0000

There’s something about a good old fashioned road trip that just makes us feel alive: good friends, good music, and new places to explore around every bend. See also: townie bars.We’re pretty restless around here anyway, but this video just intensifies our craving for weekend adventure. If you’ve never taken a cross-country journey, this video [...]

The Truth About Travel Websites

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:41:29 +0000

You may be starting to think about your holiday travel for later on this year and you may be like countless others and head to a travel website to find a deal. Here are a few things you should know before you log on. The deal you get may depend on the computer you have. [...]

How to Save on Gas

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:17:24 +0000

Gas is hovering around four dollars a gallon and sometimes driving less isn’t always an option, so here are a few ways to save on gas. How much junk is in your trunk? My dad always jokes with me and says I drive a rolling dumpster and that if I “got rid of all that [...]

Going On Vacation? How And What To Pack![VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:01:28 +0000

Packing according to your trip makes life a lot easier

Parents With Babies Give Away Treats and Earplugs to Fellow Travelers

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:17:20 +0000

Many people think that children and airplanes do not mix and parents traveling with children often times have to deal with scoffs, nasty looks and heavy sighs. One couple on a recent flight knew what they may have to deal with and apologized in advance to their fellow passengers and gave them a little treat to help them cope with their babies.

What to Buy This Month

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:16:43 +0000

If you’ve been budgeting for bigger ticket items but wanted to wait until they were on sale, there are several things you should be buying this month. Last month, a buying guide came out for mostly school supplies, computers and leftover summer items. This month it’s more home centered. Furniture stores are trying to unload [...]

A Trip to the Vineyard and Winery in Kimball

Chad Taylor — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 01:06:22 +0000

Who would of thought such a hidden gem, was so close to the St. Cloud metro?

Fun Places to Take the Kids

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:21:55 +0000

There’s still a lot of summer left and there are so many great places to take the kids. Here are just a few. Paul Bunyan Land – Brainerd, MN Remember going someplace with your family year after year and seeing that one thing that really grabbed your attention? That’s what Paul Bunyan has been doing [...]

Traveling With Kids

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:41:12 +0000

The weekend is here and it's summer vacation. We traveled all over the place with our camper in the summer time and there was a lot of "Are we there yet? I have to go potty! I'm hungry! She's kicking me!" And that was before we even got on the freeway! Here's how to keep your kids occupied and quiet in the car or on the plane.