5 Ways to Reduce Your Household Energy Bills It might be a challenge to develop energy conservation habits in your home, especially if you have a large household. It’s one thing to build new habits for yourself, another thing altogether to try curbing the habits of the rest of the gang. We’ve also grown accustomed…
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5 Things to Stock Up On for Emergency Winter Weather
5 Things to Stock Up On for Emergency Winter Weather Winter weather is intense, even in mid-Atlantic states like Maryland. When it comes to winter storms, anything is possible. The Weather Channel and other weather experts do their best to give you as much warning as possible before a massive winter storm hits, but they…
How to Stay Cool and Collected This Summer
How to Stay Cool and Collected This Summer On average, Americans spend an incredible $22 billion on their air conditioning systems every year. Unfortunately, a large part of that could be saved by simply replacing or fixing old or faulty air conditioners. However, before you rush off to buy a brand new system, you may…
What the REAL ID Act Means For Your Travels In 2016
What the REAL ID Act Means For Your Travels In 2016 If you’re planning to fly after 2015, heads up: A driver’s license might not be sufficient identification for boarding an aircraft, even if you’re flying domestically. That’s because new restrictions on IDs used to board commercial aircraft are slated to take effect sometime in…
The Beginner’s Guide to Renting a Car for Vacation
The Beginner’s Guide to Renting a Car for Vacation For anyone who’s been living under a rock, we’re here to break the bad news: In the U.S., Thanksgiving is the busiest travel period of the year—and if you’re planning to rent a car, the competition is going to be stiff. Over 40 million peopletraveled home…
The Force Awakens with Breakfast Cereals from General Mills #StarWars #ad
The Force Awakens with Breakfast Cereals from General Mills Star Wars The Force Awakens is the most talked about movie in the world for months. We have been excited about the movie since we learned about the upcoming release. For my husband he has the opportunity to introduce the kids to the movie while we wait…
5 Thanksgiving Day Parades Worth Seeing in Person
5 Thanksgiving Day Parades Worth Seeing in Person Since 1863, when President Lincoln proclaimed it a federal holiday, Thanksgiving has marked the official beginning of the holiday season. Many traditions have developed around the day over the decades from the standard turkey dinner with family, food drives to help the underserved, never finding cheap flights…
5 Fictional Destinations You Can Actually Visit
5 Fictional Destinations You Can Actually Visit There’s something magical about seeing the real life setting of a beloved fictional world. These destinations draw travelers to places they might not otherwise go for the pleasantly jarring sensation of finding Tatooine in Tunisia or Narnia in Norway. Here are five of our favorite places that serve…
Great Food to Eat When Visiting Chicago (That Aren’t Pizza)
Great Food to Eat When Visiting Chicago (That Aren’t Pizza) Chicago may be synonymous with “deep dish,” but there’s more to this city than thick crusts and mounds of cheese. In addition to striking architectureand gorgeous sunsets, the Windy City boasts a smorgasbord of good eats. 1. Chicago-style Hot Dog What cheesesteaks are to Philly, the Chicago-style hot…
The Shining to Become the World’s First Horror/Museum/Hotel
The Shining to Become the World’s First Horror/Museum/Hotel Built in 1909, the Stanley Hotel in Estes, Colorado features views of the Rocky Mountains on all sides, as well as a beautiful and stately interior. Its real claim to fame, however is that it served as the inspiration for Stephen King’s 1977 classic horror novel “The…
College Football and Ice-Cream Bars on Saturdays
College Football and Ice-Cream Bars on Saturdays “This post was sponsored by Klondike as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.” Our family has been through a lot in the last two years. Things have been super crazy and nothing seemed to go how we planned…
Shop Safeway Halloween Candy Specials
Shop Safeway Halloween Candy Specials Halloween is literately right around the corner, it’s in a few days and if you haven’t had the opportunity to shop for treat to pass out on Saturday I suggest Safeway. I love shopping at Safeway when they have great deals and specials. We had the opportunity to visit the…
How to Overcome Crises in Family Life
How to Overcome Crises in Family Life They say “home is where the heart is”. By “my heart” I mean my family. Now, after so many years we have spent together, I cannot imagine a better family. Even though our children have their own families now, their father and I share the same beautiful feelings…
8 Things You Need to Know About Breast Cancer
8 Things You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Earlier this month I shared about Breast Cancer Awareness and learning about your month for getting a mammogram. I partnered with Saint Agnes Hospital to share valuable information about breast health and I even interviewed Dr. Diana Griffiths of Saint Agnes Hospital. Read what she had to share…
The Most Majestic Architecture in Europe
The Most Majestic Architecture in Europe Traveling through Europe is a great way to experience not only some of the world’s best food, art, and culture, but also some of its best architecture. Architecture in Europe seamlessly blends the ancient with the modern to create a landscape that honors history, while also being innovative and forward-thinking….
