Children can be so creative and imaginative, and most parents and teachers want to foster these traits. Many schools have put academics ahead of the arts, sometimes cutting programs altogether. But they should take a second look at what the…
Don’t Be Surprised if These Hotel Amenities Are Missing From Your Next Stay
Hotels are looking to save a buck, so they’re cutting back on what used to be standard amenities for all guests. But instead of reducing your bill – hotel accommodations are more expensive than ever. From axing free breakfasts to…
Visit America’s Five Most Haunted Houses – If You Dare!
If you’ve ever experienced a supernatural run-in with a ghost, it’s likely changed your life. That is, if you believe in that sort of thing. And we aren’t talking ghosts like in the classic movie Ghostbusters. Sometimes houses have such…
Homework Doesn’t Have To Be A Battle – Try These Stress-Reducing Tips
The last few weeks have been full of planning and preparing for parents sending kids back to school. Gathering supplies, making lists, filling out paperwork… and right away, it seems kids start receiving their first homework assignments of the year.…
America’s 5 Best Places to Visit in October
There are so many perks to look forward to when fall emerges after a long, hot summer. The beautiful colors, the milder weather, the quiet buzz of life getting back to normal after vacations come to an end (for most…
People Behaving Badly On Planes: October Edition
There are many reasons people hop on planes day after day. We travel for work and for pleasure – visiting family, friends, and places we’ve dreamed of seeing in order to enrich our lives. But, let’s face it, flying –…
Preparing for the Unexpected
The summer evening was like the dozen or so that had preceded it – hot and sticky without even a slight breeze to cool my Brittany spaniel and me. Because of the conditions, I intended for the run to be…
Harvard Researchers Reveal The Best Food For A Longer Life
Humans can be creatures of habit…and convenience. Making your favorite recipes from childhood, or grabbing fast food after a stressful day is what many of us do without putting too much thought into it. But these seemingly innocuous traditions can…