Taking a family vacation can be an expensive undertaking. Whether you take a plane or train or drive yourself and stay in a hotel, campground, house rental or at a friend or family member's home, costs can add up quickly. Add in meals, drinks and snacks as well as entertainment and extras, and treating the family can end up breaking the family budget.Many families have found … [Read more...] about RVing: A great way to save money on your next family vacation
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Advice for talking to your kids about drinking
Alcohol remains the most widely abused substance among America's youth and is known to contribute to the three leading causes of death among 12-20 year olds. Still, a recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that more than a quarter of youth aged 12-20 admit that they drank alcohol in the past month."Prevention is the … [Read more...] about Advice for talking to your kids about drinking
Tips for keeping kids safe near water
Teaching your kids to swim has several benefits including exercise, safety and fun. Enrolling your children in swim classes is often a good way to ensure they will learn to both respect the water and actually learn how to swim. But there are some things parents should consider when deciding on how to best teach about water safety.Fathers should know that teaching their kids to … [Read more...] about Tips for keeping kids safe near water
Actor Michael Douglas blames his fame for son’s problems
The 31-year-old son of Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas was recently sentenced to five years in prison for drug charges. Cameron Douglas, an aspiring actor and D.J., will also have to serve five years of supervised release after he gets out of jail.However, the punishment could have been worse as federal guidelines suggest a minimum 10-year prison sentence for the drug … [Read more...] about Actor Michael Douglas blames his fame for son’s problems
Tips to save money while taking the family out to the ballgame
Few things are as American as taking the family to a baseball game, eating a few hotdogs and perhaps even buying the kids a souvenir or two. But going out to a ballgame in this day and age can be very expensive. Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2009 Fan Cost Index (FCI) found that the average cost to take a family of four to a game was $196.89. Not exactly a cheap proposition for … [Read more...] about Tips to save money while taking the family out to the ballgame