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Shortening Summer Vacation

Know how to shut down an unruly kid in record time? Tell him that his school is shortening summer vacation. I’ve never seen a mouthy child go silent as quickly as I did last week while watching the evening news at our neighbor’s house.  Education leaders recently began serious talks about lengthening the academic year here. Of course, all my neighbor’s rowdy kid heard was:  “Next year, public school kids across the state could be dealing with a much shorter summer vacation.” The news reporter’s last three words nearly triggered an aneurysm in my neighbor’s kid. My child attends parochial … Continue reading →

Super Summer Campsites

Tis the season to soak up the sun, sand and surf, and there’s no better way to do so than to pitch a tent on the beach with friends and family. Summer beach camping is gaining in popularity. While many campsites are typically situated in heavily wooded areas, an increasing number of camping resorts are popping up near lakes and oceans. Among the most popular include: South Carolina Located in picturesque Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Lakewood Camping Resort offers 1200 scenic lakefront or ocean front sites which are able to accommodate tents or RVs. Among its notable features, Lakewood provides … Continue reading →

Your Kids are Ready for Sleep-Away Camp. Are You?

Reading a recent article at Huffington Post about sleep away camp has me in a bit of a tizzy. The writer (Tina Traster) described a camp information session she was recently at where parents worried about peanuts, and junk food, and socializing with other kids. She also recalled the reality of her own camp days were counselors weren’t screened and she experienced “the most unadulterated part of childhood”. At 13 and 15, my kids have never been to sleep away camp unless you count a few 4-day church youth retreats and a couple of trips to Bob Jones University for … Continue reading →

Luxury Camping Without the High End Prices

Like mother like daughter I guess. I blame my lack of enthusiasm for camping on my mother who, like many others out there, does all her “camping” at a Hilton. Which is not to say that I have never pitched a tent and lived off the land during the summer months. (You can read about my first camping trip here.) I just don’t seem to embrace the experience of roughing it as much as others. However, there is an entirely different breed of lodging in the great outdoors that I am quite interested in—luxury camping. Did you know that there … Continue reading →

Luxury Camping Destinations

In previous blogs I’ve told you about some of my camping “adventures.” I wouldn’t consider any of them “luxury,” even though the hottest new trend in camping is lodging in high-end accommodations. (Yes, gone are the days of “roughing it.”) These days more and more families are opting to camp in a variety of spectacular locations with added amenities. The following properties combine the best of camping with creature comforts. Consider ditching the pup tent and soggy marshmallows and gear up for deluxe bungalows, maid service, and working showers… at a price even the most budget conscious camper couldn’t resist. … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: Camp For The Entire Clan

I’ve dedicated numerous blogs to various summer camps for kids of all ages with differing interests. From military camps to luxury camps to summer camps for “American Idol” wannabes. It seems there is a camp for everyone. Well, here’s a new twist on summer camps that may have you calling a family meeting—a single camp destination for the whole clan. Talk about thinking outside of the box. Typically, when you think of a family vacation you might think of flying off to an exotic locale or taking a cruise together. But these days there is a new trend in summer … Continue reading →

Luxury Summer Camps For Kids

If you are a parent of a summer camp loving kid then you know what a challenge it can be to narrow down your options. There are literally thousands of summer camps out there. I know because I’ve written about many of them. From cash camps and camps for youngsters whose parents are heading off to war to summer camps for “American Idol” wannabes. Those blogs discussed the fact that sending your child away to experience a summer adventure in a log cabin can really put a dent in your wallet. However, I realize that not every reader is in … Continue reading →

Camping: Beach vs. Woods

Considering that my idea of “roughing it” is shacking up at the Hilton, you wouldn’t think I would have a definitive opinion in regards to the best camping venues. Generally campers have two venues to choose from: the beach or the woods. Depending on which part of the country you are planning to pitch a tent, your options may be limited if you prefer one over the other. For example, I live in the Upper Midwest, so campsites on the beach are not as easy to come by as they would be in Hawaii. Still, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan are … Continue reading →

West Coast Camping

I grew up in Hawaii, where most people don’t plan too far in advance for a weekend camping trip. Rather, they simply pull up to a beach with a sheet and a packed cooler, and let the good times roll. When I moved to the mainland for college I was surprised by how the other-half camped. One of my first camping experiences took place in northern California, near Lake Tahoe. It was an incredible trip filled with hiking, kayaking and learning the finer points of cooking on an open fire. I’m told that people from different regions of the country … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: March 31st Through April 6th

Have you been stocking up on ham and bacon this week? And what about the other great food bargains? If you don’t know what I am talking about, check out last week’s frugal articles. March 31st Goodwill Offers and Finds Do you shop at the Goodwill? Here are some of the finds that were available Saturday at my local Goodwill. Planning Your Frugal Summer Travel I know that we just reached spring, but summer won’t be far behind. And now is a perfect time to start planning your summer vacation. With the economy the way it is, many people will … Continue reading →