Take clipboards, paper, and pencils to the zoo. It can be difficult to make children slow down when visiting the zoo. They want to see as many animals as they can and fast! One way to help them slow down is to have them stop and draw the animals. We’ve enjoyed many leisurely trips to the…
Tips for Avoiding Bed Bugs at Your Hotel
Bed bugs are in the news again. I know. I shuddered too. I think we’ve all heard of stories of these nasty creatures hitchhiking rides home from hotels. Nightmare stories of infested homes that need new furniture and carpet come to mind. At Hotel Check-In, Barbara De Lollis tells us how to handle a bed…
10 Tips for Visiting the Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO I’ve been motivated to finally take a couple trips that I’ve always meant to do. You know, day trips to local attractions that you always put off for another day. “We can always do that next week”? Or next year? But you never get around to it?…