Tag Archives: fit and fare

Summer Fun-—More Wild and Wacky Family Friendly Festivals

Where can you spend long summer days watching mermaids stroll down the street, viewing grown men spit watermelon seeds 100 feet into the air or snapping pictures of ladies bobbing for pig’s feet? Believe it or not some of these wacky events could be taking place in your own backyard. Tis the season for hometown summer festivals and some are far more creative than others. Check out the following wild and wacky family friendly events designed to infuse some fun into your ordinary summer: GEORGIA On July 5th East Dublin, Georgia becomes a hotbed for rednecks. Thousands of hearty souls … Continue reading →

Travel Tips: Instead of Europe Consider… Part 2

It’s no secret that traveling to Europe right now can cause a serious dent in your family’s budget. Which is why most Americans are staying close to home instead of crossing the pond to get their Euro fix. However, as I mentioned in my previous blog vacationing in the United States doesn’t mean you are limited to a trip filled with hot dogs, apple pie and baseball stadiums. If you know where to go you can experience European luxury without having to flash your passport or go bankrupt in the process. Take a look: TEXAS Why fly to Germany when … Continue reading →

More “Green” Earth Day Travel Ideas

Apparently, it’s not enough for some lodgings to provide “green” guests with simple eco-friendly amenities such as organic cotton sheets and hybrid shuttles, now, just in time for Earth Day, an increasing number of hotels are offering environmentally correct menu options at their in-house restaurants as well. The on-site eateries are serving up organic and locally grown foods, much to the delight of tree hugging guests. For example, in celebration of Earth Day next week Tuesday, Blue on Blue, a poolside restaurant at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills is offering guests a $55 prix fixe menu showcasing organic and … Continue reading →

And You Thought Your Vehicle Was Old

I heard about this next guy while listening to the news on my car radio. Who knew that it would give me hope that my vehicle could go another 900,000 miles. No, that figure doesn’t have a few extra zeros. I meant to write each and every one. Because according to a man in Medford, Wisconsin, his pick up truck is about to pass the 1 million mile mark. Frank Oresnik claims his 1991 Chevrolet Silverado is on the verge of making history, as it is just 1,100 miles away from a million. And once it hits the milestone he … Continue reading →

Hannah Montana Concert Ticket Story with a Happy Ending and Johnny Depp Braces For Wisconsin Chill

Finally, a story involving Hannah Montana concert tickets that has a HAPPY ending. In the wake of the recent Hannah Montana concert ticket brouhaha in which a Texas mother helped her daughter write an essay filled with lies (it essentially recounted a sob story of how the girl’s father died in war-torn Iraq, only the dad is alive and well and knew little of the ruse) it’s nice to see that there are still some people in this world who live honorably. One such person lives not too far away from me in a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His name … Continue reading →

Prison Bans Jennifer Aniston… Poster

You have to wonder if Jennifer Aniston realizes that a mere picture of her flawless figure is at the center of a case that has cost taxpayers in Wisconsin (that’s me) thousands of dollars. On second thought, I’m sure she tells her publicist to keep these types of stories far, far away from her. So here’s the scoop on Jennifer Aniston (the poster) vs. the world (or at least this part of the world). An inmate imprisoned about 30 minutes from my home wanted to hang a picture of Brad Pitt’s ex-wife on the wall of his cell. However, the … Continue reading →

Unique Thanksgiving Travel Destinations

In my previous blog I mentioned that not everyone is planning to load up the family to go over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house for a lavish turkey spread this Thanksgiving. In fact, some families forgo the entire conversation-over-cranberry sauce tradition all together and opt for an extended holiday weekend shushing down the slopes in Colorado or feasting on pheasant in Hawaii. If you are looking for alternative locales to spend your Thanksgiving holiday consider some of these options: LAS VEGAS The glitz and glam of Sin City may be the antithesis of grandma’s chatskie-filled dining … Continue reading →

Crazy About Cabela’s

How far would you be willing to travel to shop at a store large enough to house a mock Rocky mountain range (complete with working waterfall), a life-size Cessna airplane, and a 10,000-gallon aquarium filled with trout, carp, and other fish. Judging by the license plates on the vehicles I’ve seen at the Cabela’s outdoor store near my home, some people are willing to drive thousands of miles to browse through the retail store/natural history museum. The massive complexes located around the country, which are part educational attraction, part entertainment venue and part retail giant have fast become tourist destinations … Continue reading →

Answer: Sweaty Pumpkins and Sandy Kids

Question: What do you get when you take a family trip to the pumpkin patch on a sunny and muggy 88-degree day? No, we weren’t in Hawaii visiting my parents. (F.Y.I. There is only one pumpkin patch in the entire state of Hawaii and it’s not located on the island my parents reside.) We were picking pumpkins in Wisconsin. You know, the place where temps this time of year hover around 50 degrees. It was a record breaking warm day and a picking adventure I won’t soon forget. (Sound familiar?) Rather than regal you with a litany of anecdotes about … Continue reading →

More Halloween Happenings

Halloween is less than two weeks away. Do you know where you will be celebrating the creepy night? Your options are virtually limitless given the incredible amount of Halloween-related festivals, parties, and attractions being offered around the nation. I’ve covered quite a few of them in this blog. However, just when I think I’ve completed my list I find a few more frightful delights… like these: PENNSYLVANIA “Terror Behind the Walls” is not for the faint of heart. If you frighten easily you’ll want to stay away from Pennsylvania’s former Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. Or, at least wait until … Continue reading →