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Be A Visitor in Your Own Town

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With summer comes vacation planning. When making your plans don’t forget about your own town. There are so many free and low-cost excursions that are family-friendly too. I have an entire day planned in downtown Mobile that’s not going to cost me a penny- except for the cost of lunch. In fact, I’m actually being paid for it because I’m writing an article about our adventure. What ’s more, one of the places I was planning to visit is having a family fun day on Thursday. I was planning to go next week because I’m just finishing two major articles … Continue reading →

San Antonio– Culture and History Abound

Michele told you all about the wonderful cruise in San Antonio, but did you know that San Antonio is also a great destination for learning? [h]The Alamo[/h] San Antonio is a hotbed of history lessons. The site of the famous Battle of the Alamo, a major fight in the battle for Texas independence, the city has preserved many of the locales for tours. The Alamo itself, located at 300 Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, is open year-round (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) for tours, field trips, and family vacations. Visitors to the Alamo learn all about the stunning … Continue reading →

Day or Weekend Trips from Houston

So, you need a vacation, but you can’t afford a plane ticket. That’s not a problem—at least not if you live in the Greater Houston area. Or, perhaps you’re planning a trip to Houston, and you’re wondering how you’ll spend your time. There are actually many fun and exciting places to see, all driving distance from Houston. If you have a car and some gas in the tank, here are some places you can visit: [h]Galveston[/h] From Houston, just head down I-45 South to Galveston, and you’ll find a variety of things to do. You can tour the Moody Mansion … Continue reading →

In Honor of Mother’s Day: Mother-Son Day Trips

In honor of Mother’s Day I wrote the blog: “Mother-Daughter Vacations” offering activities specifically tailored to promote female bonding. For example, a mother and daughter tea party, a day at the spa, etc. I ended the blog by promising to share ideas specifically designed for mothers and sons. And with Mother’s Day just around the corner, I must make good on that promise. Easier said than done. I am a mother, but I have yet to give birth to a son. And while I am married to a son and have three brothers, I struggled to come up with any … Continue reading →