Ways to Save on Summer Vacation—-Don’t Get the Massage

For the past several weeks I have been providing tips on how you can preserve your family’s summer vacation plans despite astronomical airfares and record high gas prices. The following tidbits are aimed at helping you save on the road as well, though one is a bit more tongue-in-cheek than the other. These days talk of a recession is on the minds and lips of practically every financial expert paraded on cable news shows; however there are some people in the world who don’t have to worry about pinching pennies during these tough economic times. And no doubt some of … Continue reading

Jennifer Lopez Names Kids After Characters on PBS Kids’ Show

Okay, maybe it’s a coincidence… For those of you who haven’t already heard Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony released the name of their newborn twins a few days ago. Max and Emme were born on February 22nd. Emme was born at 12:12 a.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 7 oz., and Max followed at 12:23 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. Interestingly, Emmy and Max are also the names of the young Latino brother and sister team on PBS’ Dragon Tales. So, what are the chances that Lopez and Anthony are fans of the educational animated series? Anthony has three young children … Continue reading

Look Who’s Performing at Tomorrow’s Super Bowl

It’s the NFL’s biggest game and some media experts say it could attract one of the largest TV audiences in history. I’m talking about the major match up between the undefeated New England Patriots and the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. If you plan to tune into the big game tomorrow (some only watch to see the commercials) you’ll hopefully witness a worthwhile battle on the field, but if nothing else you’ll be treated to some great entertainment. Less than 3 months after releasing her debut album, the youngest “American Idol” winner ever, Jordin Sparks, will be performing … Continue reading

Big Spenders Guide to Super Bowl XLII

If you’ve been reading my series on Super Bowl travel then you know attending the NFL’s biggest game can take a serious bite out of your budget. Unless you snagged free game tickets, plane fare, and hotel accommodations by winning a contest, or you have relatives that live near Glendale, Arizona then you will likely be doling out big bucks to watch the New York Giants take on the undefeated New England Patriots. However, for some, money is no object. And it is for you select individuals that I am writing this blog. If you have money to burn, then … Continue reading