Tag Archives: vacation

Making This Mistake Could Ruin Your Vacation

Nothing puts a damper on vacation like reaching for your smart phone or wallet only to find it’s gone. Often signs warning of pick pocketing activity in popular tourist places are actually helpful for pickpockets too! Why? Because as soon … Continue reading

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If in doubt, don’t go out! Rip Currents are Dangerous

It’s beach season and my kids are getting braver with their newly acquired swimming skills but it also made me realize that with their increased water skills and confidence comes increased risks as they venture further into the water and … Continue reading

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Finally a Kid-Friendly Alternative to Hotel-Hell

Traveling with your kids can be tough, let’s face it hours spent traipsing through airports, long car trips and grumpy kids can get a little overwhelming!  After a long journey we would arrive at our destination only to find that … Continue reading

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Summer Solstice- It’s the longest Day of the Year

Today is the Summer Solstice which officially kicks off the beginning of summer! The summer solstice also marks the longest day of the year, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. The amount of daylight only goes down from here….for the … Continue reading

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How Much is Enough? Most people use 75% LESS than they should!

15 SPF, 30 SPF, 50 SPF…1000 SPF? It’s doesn’t matter how high the number is if you aren’t using the amount used in lab testing you will not get the protection you expect from your sunscreen. So exactly how much … Continue reading

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