Arbor Day Travel Deals

The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. It was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton who was passionate about the environment. As such he actively pursued the wide-scale planting of trees throughout Nebraska. Today all 50 states celebrate Arbor Day although the dates may vary in keeping with the local climate. And while it might be a stretch, some hotels are taking advantage of the special occasions by offering travel deals. Okay, so it’s a tad gimmicky, but given that the gap between spring break and summer vacation is longer this year it would stand … Continue reading

Italian Sodas – Easy Recipes for Kids to Make

Italian sodas look beautiful and seem very fancy and indulgent. They are, however, extremely fun and easy to make. Start with a big glass full of ice. Add sparkling water or club soda, and a tablespoon or two of flavored syrups. These syrups can be found in the coffee section of most grocery stores, coffee shops, gourmet food stores, and are also available from Amazon. They come in myriad of flavors: vanilla, white chocolate, caramel, raspberry, pumpkin spice, peppermint, Tiramisu, amaretto, lime, cranberry, hazelnut, crème de menthe, Irish Crème, coconut, coffee, and even pomegranate and mango. A lot of the … Continue reading

Marthas Vineyard Diet Detox

Sure, they promise that you’ll lose 21 pounds in 21 days but before I start explaining how this works, you should know that the authors named this the Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox because that is where they live. You should also know that it is my opinion that they live there because they can afford to. This 21 in 21 system will cost you a serious chunk of change and there is no money back guarantee. According to the authors, all sales are final. Reassuring, huh? Roni DeLuz is the founder and director of the Martha’s Vineyard Holistic Retreat at … Continue reading