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Our Swimming Pool Adventures: Getting Ready

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It has been uncommonly hot this spring. The only problem with such high temperatures in the spring season is that none of the public aquatic centers are open. Our son and I have been longing for some water fun since late March (when we had a few days with temperatures in the high eighties). Knowing that we had a couple of months before the pools would open, I made sure that I had swimming suits for everyone. Last fall I bought a new swimming suit for our son when all of the swimming suits were on sale. Remarkably, his swimming … Continue reading →

Green Swimming Pools

Summer can be great fun in the swimming pool, but did you know that reliance on chlorine can be harmful? In fact there are studies that have linked exposure to the chemical by swimmers to an increased risk for asthma? If you aren’t squeamish, here is one other little piece of information for you. Studies have shown that when bodily fluids, such as sweat and urine mix with chlorine it can form toxic products called chloramines? In addition to these issues, there is the fact that chlorine is pretty bad for your hair and can make your skin smell as … Continue reading →

Poetry for Kids

Roses are red Some orchids are green I love you so much Except when you’re mean I wrote that little ditty when I was in the fourth grade. I’m a poet, and ya didn’t even know it! Unfortunately, poetry is not fully embraced by the American school system. Consequently, many youngsters these days don’t get the chance to fully appreciate the many benefits of metrical composition. According to top researchers for early childhood education, “poetry should be included as an integral part of the language and literacy curriculum because it enriches students’ lives as they discover words, sound, and rhythm … Continue reading →

Fall Home Preparation

Once you get through with all of the back to school work, it is time to start thinking about how you can prepare your home in the fall to make it more efficient and a lot more green. Typically, in most areas, when winter comes, we use more energy to keep our home comfortable. Let us reduce that dependance with some savvy, but easy, home preparation. One of the best things that you can do for your home in the fall is to eliminate as many drafts as possible. Of course, there are the walls, especially those of the foundation … Continue reading →

Quickly Becoming Obsolete – Part 2

In my last blog, I was talking about items we’ve probably all owned or have been to at one point that are becoming obsolete. Here are some more: Ham Radio I remember when I was about 12 and my dad had a ham radio. I could hear people from all around the world and I just thought that was the coolest thing ever. I guess with the Internet, we don’t really need ham radios anymore. The number of people holding ham radio operator licenses has dropped by 50,000 in the past five years. The Local Swimming Hole This one is … Continue reading →

What do you look for in a Hotel?

Do you insist on getting complimentary breakfast or would you give up the free bagel for free in-room wireless Internet access? If you rather stay at a hotel that gives out complimentary waffles and OJ in the morning you might have to look a bit harder these days, according to a recent survey of 10,000 hotels conducted for the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The study also found this irony: the more you pay for your room, the less likely you are to get free Wi-Fi. Wireless Internet access is being offered by 91% of hotels, up 35% from four … Continue reading →

Family Travel Budget Savers

If you are a budget-conscious family trying to find a summer vacation destination that is kid-friendly and affordable, then this is the blog for you. Finding ways for a family of four to enjoy a day or evening together without having to shell out a ton of money to cover the cost of admission or pricey meals can be a challenge. However, it is possible. All it takes is a little planning and creativity. Here are some of my favorite suggestions: For $10: · Pack a picnic; strap it to your bikes and head to one of the many local … Continue reading →