Getting your home organized is a popular New Year’s resolution. News outlets, magazines and department stores offer plenty of suggestions and products to help you cut down on the clutter and turn a chaotic home into a calm, tranquil haven. Yet while creating order in your living space can bring a great sense of…
As the world nears the climate change tipping point, learning how to reduce carbon footprint is becoming increasingly important on both a personal and collective level. While politicians wrestle with the question “What is climate change?” and debate the causes of climate change, most people can clearly see the harmful impact these changes are already…
Mary’s Oatmeal Fruitcake Christmas Cookies Recipe It would be impossible to overemphasize how much I love oatmeal raisin cookies. I may rarely eat oatmeal for breakfast, but for some reason when you put it into cookie form I simply can’t get enough. Mary’s variation on an old Martha Stewart Christmas cookies recipe is arguably…
When I chose the avid hotel in Staunton, Virginia for a road trip stay, the pull was a hotel brand I hadn’t tried before. I’m glad I did. Even though this hotel was a quick overnight, this avid hotel delivered sleek comfort, modern aesthetics and good cheer. About the avid Brand Part of the InterContinental…
I get asked for travel advice a lot: from friends, from readers, from random strangers at cocktail parties. That’s okay. I enjoy helping out. If I can help people find some travel perks they didn’t know about or some great bargains that will enhance their trip, that makes me happy. Most of the questions are…
One of the things that people traveling to Romania remember the most, is the country’s tasty food. Yes, Romania’s beautiful scenery, medieval towns and historic castles are unforgettable too, but the traditional Romanian dishes will linger in your memory much longer than the other attractions. Traditional Romanian Food That’s partly because food memories are more…
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of Europe’s most beautiful and interesting cities, although its grace can sometimes be a little staid. If you are one of the hordes of tourists that descend on the city each year, you can liven up your visit — without sacrificing convenience, comfort and service —…
After you’ve found a cheap place to live in another country, how do you keep a US or Canadian mailing address? How do you continue getting what you need in your former home for taxes and banking when you don’t have a foot in that home anymore? A mailbox rental service might be the answer….
When searching out a road trip stay, I look for places close to whatever interstate is taking us from here to there and near don’t miss attractions. I found that perfect road trip stay at My Place in Jamestown, North Dakota. This smaller hotel chain has a few locations in 26 states from Alaska to…
With its enviable location in the heart of Denver‘s upscale Cherry Creek shopping and dining district, Hotel Clio makes an excellent home base for a Mile High getaway. It’s especially appealing if you want to spend time in Colorado’s capital checking out the area restaurant scene, browsing dozens of locally owned boutiques, or strolling along…
