So what is it about lists or writing things down that makes them so significant and allow us to be so productive? According to research, writing things down stimulates cells at the base of the brain called the reticular activating system (RAS).
Book Review: The Bamboo Dance from Hartlyn Kids
I think I was more excited than my kids to open my package from Hartlyn Kids. I knew I’d be “traveling” to a new country via a children’s book that evening and I was anxious to see which one. I’m a grown woman but I still get giddy when a package comes in the mail […]
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Kids as Family Vacation Planners: Planet Explorers Guidebook Review
Once your children reach elementary age, it’s a good time to involve them in the trip planning process. It makes them more cooperative, attentive and vested when it comes time to travel. One of the ways you can do this is by allowing your child(ren) to choose activities and points of interest (POIs) for the […]
Best Day, Time, & Way to get Cheapest Flights?
The prices of air travel continues to rise with increasing fuel costs, charges for “premium” seats, baggage fees and other erroneous charges by airlines. Passengers are searching for ways to save money any way they can, including purchasing tickets well in advance but also pinpointing the day of the week when prices are at the […]
Prep for Flying Solo with Kids
Thanksgiving Road Travel: 9 Gas Saving Tips for the Traveling Family
If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving by road, here are some tips to help you save money on your Thanksgiving travel, keeping money in your pockets.
Holiday Product Review: Toweligator, My Little Pony, & Biscoff Spread
Black Friday is just two weeks away and retailers are dropping hints of deals, discounts, and holiday sales. However, if you’re not a fan of early mornings and long lines, you might be interested in some of these finds that would make great gifts for the traveler in your life. My Little Pony App Apps […]
Health and the African American Community: A conversation with Laila Ali
Last week I interviewed Laila Ali at the American Kidney Fund’s 3rd Annual Hope Affair Gala. We had a pretty good conversation about not only kidney disease and its disproportionate presence in the African American community but also the state of health of the community as a whole. If anyone is vaguely familiar with Laila […]
5 Travel Tips for Families Looking to Travel
Here are some travel tips for families. There are a few misconceptions out there about what family travel is and what travel means. Travel means to just go!