Traveling with the kids in tow
Jason Lewis, with strongwell.org collaborated with Victoria of JourneyZing to share some ways you can use to save yourself some stress and money throughout the journey. Your life completely changes the moment your little bundle of joy is born, and you will likely spend the next 18-plus years transforming into a new person. Where does […]
Tips for Making Your Next Family Vacation a Memorable One
An informative & helpful guest post from Jesse Clark, Soulful-Travel.com: A family vacation is an exciting time. You may have saved up all year to discover new places or be thrilled at the opportunity to make family memories during school breaks. Make it an unforgettable experience with these tips from JourneyZing, even if you choose […]
Maine Sunrise
We visited Maine in late September and were fortunate to find lodging in a cabin right on the water. So every morning I awoke early and took as many sunrise photos as I could with the results below [and many more!] Maine sunrise
Just another warning about being careful in your use of technology
A year or two ago someone tried to get into my Amazon account & because I had 2 factor authentication, I got the request to verify my intent to sign in [which I had not] so of course I changed my password and all has been fine. 2Factor has saved me there and elsewhere. Then, it […]
A Practical Guide to Transitioning to the Digital Nomad Lifestyle [guest post]
If you’re been caught by the travel bug, you might consider satisfying your wanderlust by becoming a digital nomad. This lifestyle allows you to live and work worldwide without being tied down to one place. According to research published in The Flexible Workplace, digital nomadism is on the rise, thanks to technological advances and greater […]
Thoughts on finding the perfect pet sitter for your times away
Jesse Clark of Soulful Travel has some suggestions as we start to plan for travel this year which seemed quite practical and helpful – How to Find the Pet Sitter of Your Dreams Before Your Vacation For people who hold high-stress jobs — those who work in management tend to experience higher levels of stress […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Planning a Safe and Budget Savvy Staycation
Des Moines River in the Fall Here are some good ideas for a Staycation by Jesse Clark of Soulful-Travel.com – I figured they’d help with planning a positive experience as we really can’t travel all that much these days. Even though vaccinations are progressing, travel could still be off-limits for the next several months. If […]
Thought I would report back on my efforts, so far, to trim my email
A few days ago I posted about my plan to cut down on things which land in my email Inbox. I have done this in the past, but not as single-mindedly as this year. First, I have my computer[s] backed up of course and I also use a program [EmailArchiverPro] to regularly back up to […]
Year-end and Year-beginning Goals. . .
At the end of each year, I try to cut down on emails, newsletters and the like. I didn’t say I was successful, just that I try to do it, and have for the past several years. Basically I delete as many old emails as possible and unsubscribe to as many emails/messages as possible. For […]
I believe in Masks and Butter Cows
Masks protect me and, more important, you. The Butter Cow is for everyone! I just had to get this shirt, since it obviates the need for a yard stick or two: