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Saving Money on Your Next Vacation—Early Bird Specials

In a previous blog I mentioned that one of the easiest ways to save on your family’s next vacation is to book early. If you see a great deal, don’t spend days mulling over whether or not you can get a better bargain. In most instances rock-bottom deals are scooped up as soon as they are made public. The following deals have only been advertised for a couple of days so there are still spaces available (I just checked); however, that doesn’t mean that they will still be there tomorrow. If the following travel packages sound inviting and are in … Continue reading →

Things to Know Before You Buy The Family Boat or Watercraft.

Spring is about to be in the air and the inevitable urge to have a “family boat” will strike a few families this year–as it always does. Boating can be a wonderful family activity, and an affordable family hobby. Some homeowner and auto insurance policies may offer some limited coverage for personal watercraft, or small family boats. Before you purchase a watercraft take time to talk with your insurance agent or company about the coverage’s your personal homeowner policy or auto insurance might offer. Personal watercraft insurance can often be added by an endorsement to a homeowner policy, and many … Continue reading →

The Tale Of The Well-Traveled Cat

I’m sure you’ve heard a few stowaway stories in your lifetime. I have, but this one may have them all beat. It’s about a fluffy white cat named Ziggy who recently stunned cargo workers in England when he jumped out of a container after a 17-day sea voyage of more than 2,000 miles from Israel to Britain. Amazingly, Ziggy survived the journey and is now appearing on the front page of dozens of international newspapers (must have been a slow news day). According to a local animal charity workers, Ziggy (so named by the people who discovered him) was starving … Continue reading →

Boat Races

Boat races are a fun way to enjoy the water without getting wet, unless you jump in to save your boat of course. Find a small stream and place your boats in the stream at the same time. Then watch to see whose boat wins the race. You can also run water in a gutter and have a gutter boat race. Only do this is there are no water restrictions in your area. Another type of race can be done in a children’s wading pool or other swimming pool. Plastic boats do not work well for this type of race. … Continue reading →