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Summer Fun Ideas for Families That Won’t Break the Bank

May 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Have fun this summer with your family, with these great excursions that won’t break the bank.

Make some amazing memories this summer by exploring new places and spending quality learning and sharing time with your family. And guess what? You don't have to break the bank to do it. Here are great summer fun ideas for your family, that won't cost a fortune: Library There are many great, free programs at your local library. Sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, and more. And many of them have reading incentive programs that offer prizes for books read. This is such a wonderful place for fun ... Continue Reading

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OnStar FMV makes the perfect gift for your Dad around $99 #OnStarFMV

May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Give the gift of OnStar FMV to Moms, Dads & Grads This Year

Spring is alive with holidays for the family, with Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation dates abound. Our friends at OnStar are offering an amazing new savings for their OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) mirror - available at a special reduced price for a limited time. Now you can add the safety and security of OnStar to almost any car, and connect to the easy-to-use OnStar services. At just $99.99 (with installation included). There’s never been a better time to give OnStar FMV to the ... Continue Reading

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Car Trip Tips for Families

November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Tips and tricks for car trip travel this holiday season.

Being a military family means that we don't live close to our families. At all. We travel at least every other month. Traveling can be stressful enough, but when you add three children? You have yourself one fun filled day of driving, crying children, bathroom stops and stress out the roof for the last hour or two of your trip. Within the past few years I have learned what works for my family--and what doesn't. Here are five tips you can hopefully use as you travel for the Thanksgiving or ... Continue Reading

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Benefits of Yoga for Families

November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Bring the whole family together through yoga.

The months after a new school year starts can involve significant changes for families. The busy schedules of school, homework, sports, after-school classes, and the holidays can contribute to stress, anxiety, and pressure for kids and parents alike. One solution to these problems is to bring the whole family together through yoga. Practicing yoga as a family has been shown to reduce stress, reduce anxiety, and lead to healthier lives because of it. It takes just a little planning to ... Continue Reading

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Ecotravel Ideas for Families

October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Plan your next ecotravel vacation for your family with these tips and destinations.

People are making more and more environmentally responsible decisions in their day-to-day lives, therefore, it’s only natural that families are looking for ways to plan a great getaway without having to worry about the size of their carbon footprint.  Fortunately, many locales are advertising themselves as eco-destinations, making it even easier for families to ecotravel. Camping and Backpacking The time-tested adventure of camping and backpacking allows families to experience and ... Continue Reading

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