I always feel a little anxious when we leave home for a vacation. What if something happens while we’re gone? Our home could be burglarized. It might catch fire. The apocalypse could occur. None of these things are probable, but there some home security tips we use every time we take a vacation that makes the […]
What to Expect at Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park
Utah is chock-full of dinosaur museums, and that’s good news for my five-year-old dinosaur lover. What makes the Eccles Dinosaur Park in Ogden different? First, there is a lot more to it than a museum full of bones. Second, it’s the only major dinosaur attraction north of Salt Lake City. Our family enjoys the Ogden Dinosaur […]
6 tips for getting the most from Groupon Getaways
Who loves travel deals? I do! Those Groupon Getaways deals are tempting, but are they really a good deal? We tried it and found out that they can be if you’re smart about it. We recently bought a Groupon for three nights in a one-bedroom condo from Key to the Rockies in Keystone, Colorado. We took the […]
A day with the dead in Deadwood – Tips for visiting Mount Moriah
We took a side trip to historic Deadwood, South Dakota during our family vacation to the Black Hills. Deadwood is famous for its legends as much as its actual history as a 19th century Old West mining town. Today, visitors flock to Deadwood to connect with history and try their luck in one of Deadwood’s gambling halls just […]
Tips for a Cruise Excursion at Rainbow Beach in St. Croix
Hello! Are you stopping at St. Croix on a Caribbean cruise? Rainbow Beach is close to the cruise port in Frederiksted. Rainbow Beach in St. Croix, U.S.V.I., is the beach you are thinking of at 5:00 PM every day. Its clean sand, blue-green water, and swaying palms attract both tourists and locals, and being near […]
What to Expect at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City
Hello! Planning a trip to Salt Lake City? Tracy Aviary is the oldest aviary in the United States and it’s one of my family’s favorite downtown activities. This “bird zoo” is located in Liberty Park – one of Salt Lake City’s largest public parks. Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City, Utah is the sort of […]
