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A Departure of Sorts

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I have a bit of a departure from my normal marriage blogs – though since this is an ever changing, ever evolving blog – I guess it wouldn’t necessarily be a departure from the “norm” so much as treading into new ground. Over the years, I’ve observed how our culture views marriage both in our literature and in our entertainment through movies and television. The one model of entertainment that addresses marriage over and over again is the soap opera. For more than 50 years soap operas have been among the dominant forms of daytime entertainment and even rising to … Continue reading →

Making the Most of Your Holiday Trip the Waterpark

In a previous blog I suggested gifting your favorite family with passes to an indoor waterpark. These days practically every city in the nation is home to a resort that features an indoor waterpark. They are extremely popular with families since they can be accessed without getting on a plane, plus you don’t have to blow thousands of dollars to visit one. Since most resorts include the price of admission to waterparks in the room rate you can save right out of the gate. However, to really get your money’s worth it’s a good idea to make sure your kids … Continue reading →

Beach Vacations that Won’t Break the Bank

Who says you have to obtain a passport to vacation at the world’s best beaches? The United States is home to thousands of miles of spectacular sandy coastline and now’s the time to experience fun in the sun, especially if you are working with a budget. The summer months spark dozens of travel packages aimed to help families save on airfare and hotel accommodations. Take a look at these hot summer deals waiting for beach lovers to snap up: CALIFORNIA One of San Diego’s most luxurious resorts wants you to spend time sunning yourself on their property this summer. And … Continue reading →

Don’t Put Away Your Skis Yet

Residents and travelers to Wisconsin aren’t. Parts of the state just got slammed with a whopping 16 inches of snow in less than 24 hours. So much for a spring thaw. But the Midwest is not the only place in the world where you can take advantage of late-season powder. Slopes from Colorado to Vermont to Austria are offering spring ski deals that are worth checking out. Here are a couple money saving deals that might inspire you to take a final run down some of the world’s most famous mountains: MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CALIFORNIA It’s one of North America’s most … Continue reading →

Hawaii’s Value Season

I recently received a question from a reader who asked: “When is the cheapest time to visit Hawaii?” I was born and raised in the 50th State and have spent the last 20 years flying back and forth from the “mainland” to my family’s home on the Big Island and I can honestly say the most affordable month to travel to Hawaii is May. With September, April, October, and February following in that order. May is when the airlines and many hotels and resorts in Hawaii roll out their best deals. I once got a roundtrip non-stop flight from Minneapolis … Continue reading →

More Fall Family Fun In New England

So you touched the shark while eating a cream puff and now you are looking for more family fun in New England… no problem. Autumn brings with it a plethora of offbeat kid-friendly activities to the northeastern portion of the country. If you plan to be in Connecticut or Massachusetts this fall you may consider checking out the following noteworthy events: Swallow Migration From now until mid-October, thousands of tree swallows flock to the long grassy reeds of Goose Island, located near the mouth of the Connecticut River. (The island is on their migration route to the Gulf Coast and … Continue reading →

Are You A Romantic?

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I have to confess, that for all my cynicism and pessimism, I’m a hopeless romantic. I love films like Sleepless in Seattle and Casablanca. I love the idea of being swept off my feet. I think love should be passionate and enticing, beautiful, funny and so much more. I think love is powerful when it’s fresh and new and exciting and I think it’s incredibly sexy ten years into the relationship when you share not only passion, but also history and the promise of more. Being romantic can be hard. I used to fall for people all the time. I’d … Continue reading →

Summer Escape Travel Deals

Hotel chains across the country are gearing up for the busy summer season… and you may stand to benefit, especially if you are traveling with children. The following packages, deals, and promotions include some restrictions so it is important to check the fine print before booking your reservations. HILTON HOTELS Hilton Hotels and Discovery Kids are teaming up again this year (see my previous blog for program details) to offer the Discovery Kids Package at participating Hilton locations. The package is available to families with children ages 5 to 12 years old and include: · Up to four daily coupons … Continue reading →

Being Left At The Altar

Have you ever been left at the altar? I haven’t. I can’t begin to imagine how that would feel to be standing at the altar, on what is supposed to be the best day of your life and either the bride doesn’t walk down the aisle (or worse flees ala The Runaway Bride) or as the bride waiting for the groom’s arrival and he never shows. Romance Fails Being left at the altar is not romantic, it’s a failure of romance. It’s a relationship flaw. There are numerous films (the aforementioned The Runaway Bride), television shows and novels that use … Continue reading →

The Passionate Era of Early Marriage

I was talking to a young woman yesterday who is getting married in June. She is excited about the wedding and bubbled over with the details of the wedding ceremony, her fiancé and more. Despite my own exhaustion, I couldn’t help but smile at her enthusiasm and her passion. It reminded me of when my husband and I were in the early stages of planning our wedding – the enthusiasm, the excitement and even the titillation of planning a life together and I started thinking of everything they have to look forward to. It’s Good to Remember It’s good for … Continue reading →