I moved in 2010 to the region in which I currently live. It’s made up of several cities and towns to make the region. I have moved a few times within that region to different towns since the original move. I have lived in three different cities/towns and every time I notice the same pattern: … … Continue reading
One of the highlights of my year is the annual road trip I take with my son for spring break. We take five or six days, and we head down to my grandpa’s in Arizona, taking detours along the way. One thing I’m adamant about, however, is that my son not spend the whole trip … … Continue reading
Families are facing some really desperate times. Mom and dad are losing their jobs or are taking cuts in order to stay employed. The costs of feeding, clothing, and housing a family have nearly doubled over the last decade. Yeah, times are tough, but that is no excuse to let those vacation days slip by. … … Continue reading
Every couple of months, I hop in my car and get ready for the 4 hour, solitary drive to my home town, where I hang out with my parents for a couple of days (holidays, etc). I mostly drive alone, because even when the boy comes with me, he needs his own vehicle. My mom and … … Continue reading
Yellowstone is the grand dame of national parks, being the first one and containing the world’s largest collection of geysers. It was established as a national park in 1872 in the northwestern corner of Wyoming (with a bit of Montana and Idaho thrown in to boot). There are around 3500 square miles in the park, served … … Continue reading
Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. We’ve all heard the saying that the best things in life are always free. But most people assume this rule only applies to life’s little pleasures like smelling flowers, a walk in the park, or laughing with friends. And sure, those are great, but what about … … Continue reading
Insurance has always been something that most of us aren’t really sure about getting. Although life insurance sounds sensible, other types of insurance such as travel insurance may make us think twice. After all, going on a holiday trip or even a business trip can already cost us a lot in terms of fare, hotel … … Continue reading
Many companies institute various levels of employee job perks as part of their benefits packages. Job perks add to employee job satisfaction and engagement. Although some benefits are fairly standard, such as a certain number of vacation or sick days, health benefits, flexible spending plans and defined contribution plans, there may be others that are … … Continue reading