(NAPSI)—There are over 85 million mothers in America and this Mother’s Day you can show yours how special she is by getting her gifts that go with her unique style. For example, suggests Stacie Billis, food editor and author of the cookbook “Make It Easy”: For The Mom Who Loves Travel A great gift for Read More …
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TRAVEL Going On Vacation Can Reduce Stress Even After You Get Back
(NAPSI)—The numbers are in and it seems the news has Americans stressed out. A survey commissioned by Travelocity of more than 1,500 Americans shows that current events have almost half (48 percent) of those polled more stressed out now than one year ago and of those, 40 percent say that they are “much more stressed.” Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH Don’t Let Lice Ruin Summer Camp
(NAPSI)—When sending kids to summer camp, parents have always worried about homesickness, safety and sunburns. One more concern is head lice. The likelihood of exposure to lice increases at places such as school and camp, where children share belongings and are in close proximity to other kids. What You May Experience at Camp Check-In Many Read More …
MAKING LIFE MORE FUN Try A Tropical Stay-cation For A Day
(NAPSI)—For a great family time together, enjoy a minivacation at home by bringing a bit of the warmth of the Caribbean into your house. Here are five hints on how: Get a taste of the place with such popular Caribbean foods as jerk chicken or other meat (smoked or grilled meat marinated in a very Read More …
COLLEGE CORNER Ten Tips On Traveling Away From School
(NAPSI)—As Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) is quoted in numerous graduation speeches, “Oh, the places you’ll go.” Most graduates discover, however, that the first place they go is away from school. Whether you’re going back to your parents’ place, your new grad school housing or a place of your own (with or without roommates), you have Read More …
MANAGING YOUR MONEY Summer Break: A Good Time To Check Your Credit Report
(NAPSI)—School will be out soon and that means summer vacation planning for families. Before planning your vacation, financial experts recommend reviewing your finances by getting a FREE annual credit report from Equifax, Experian and/or TransUnion at www.annualcreditreport.com. One credit reporting agency survey showed that 72 percent of consumers spent more on their vacation than planned. Read More …
VACATIONS OF A LIFETIME Experiential Getaways: Making Your Vacation A True Adventure
(NAPSI)—American travelers today are looking to get more out of their vacation. No longer content just hitting the regular tourist hot spots, they want to explore a destination’s local culture and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences. In an American Express survey, over 72 percent of respondents said they would rather spend money on experiences than things and Read More …
MAKING LIFE MORE FUN Journey To The Music: Tips For Music Festival Travel
(NAPSI)—In the U.S. alone, there are now more than 800 music festivals annually, and according to Nielsen, 32 million people go to at least one of these festivals a year, traveling an average 903 miles to get there. If you’re one of these travelers, you know how rewarding and exhilarating it is to see some Read More …
VACATIONS OF A LIFETIME A Fairy Tale Come True—Stay In A Castle
(NAPSI)—If you or your kids have been dreaming about living like princes and princesses—at least for a while—you may be glad to know it’s possible to live your own fairy tale. You can join the more than 9,000 people who this year will choose to rent a castle through HomeAway® instead of more traditional vacation Read More …
ART IN AMERICA Irving Burgie, The Father Of Modern Calypso
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most Americans, you may be surprised to learn just where some of the best-known and beloved calypso songs originated. Though such songs as “Day-O,” “Jamaica Farewell,” “Island in the Sun” and many more may sound like they sprang up from roving troubadours, they were all written by the same man, in many Read More …