There’s no place like home for the holidays, right? The only problem is that everyone else seems to have the same idea at this time of year. If you’re looking for some ideas to minimize the stress of traveling around the holidays, keep these helpful tips in mind. Give gift cards or ship presents to …
Plan Your Trips
October 6, 2014
With the holidays only a few weeks away, now is the best time to plan out any trips you will be taking to visit family and friends. Make a list of the things you need to accomplish before you go, from arranging time off work to booking flights and accommodations. Getting the details in your planner now …
Five Traveling Tips
May 16, 2014
With summer almost here, you may have a trip planned for yourself or for your family. Though some of us do well throwing things together at the last minute, most us need time to prepare for everything we want to do while away. To have a successful trip, start planning now to have everything in …
Holiday Travel Survival Guide
November 25, 2013
Going over the river and through the woods in a horse-drawn sleigh sounds like all sorts of fun, and I’m sure was. But you can be sure those holiday trips involved plenty of planning and preparation. Today’s holiday travel is much faster and more comfortable, but it still requires all sorts of forethought and preparation. …
September is Self-Improvement Month
September 23, 2013In life, you have many different responsibilities – your career, your family, your community, and more. Before you know it, these responsibilities can squeeze out all of your extra time, leaving little to work on a very important responsibility: self-improvement. This September, identify ways you want to improve yourself, such as changing a long-term habit …
Balance Your Travel Experiences
September 16, 2013You are a complicated person with many different responsibilities. You work to provide for your family and your lifestyle, and you try to enrich your life with new and exciting experiences. So why is it that whenever you travel, you’re expected to completely remove one half of the business/personal balance? Think about your last trip. …
Change With The Season
September 9, 2013If you don’t live in an area where the seasons change, autumn is worth a visit. Colors go from vivid green to bright yellow, orange, read, and finally brown as temperatures glide downward until autumn careens into winter. Changing seasons are impressive. In homage to Mother Nature, we’ve gathered a few things to help you …
4 Super Summer Organizing Tips
July 8, 2013
By Joshua Zerkel Summer… ahhh. When summertime comes, there’s a palpable change in the air – a feeling of fun, relaxation, and freedom from worry. Or at least, that’s how it can seem! Of course, the details of life and work don’t just go away with the change of the seasons. Especially if you’ll be …
Stay Productive While On The Go
June 28, 2013Staying productive on the go is easier that you might think. If you keep a list of things to do with you at all times, you’ll likely find a number of tasks and to do’s that can be executed with very little technology or tools beyond pen and paper. If you need to meet with …
10 Days to Optimize Vacation Packing
June 3, 2013I think most would agree that one of the worst parts of planning a vacation is packing. Packing is stressful. I never know what to bring and always want to take more than I really need. With summer around the corner, we decided to create a packing infographic. According to UPI.com 54% of men and …
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May 2, 2013Summer Vacation Planning
April 29, 2013Make your vacation less stressful by preparing ahead of time. Be sure the house is picked up and the kitchen and bathrooms are clean before you leave, so you won’t come home to a list of chores. Ask friend to check your mail, get someone to take care of your pets, and even hire yard …
Summer Vacation Planning
April 29, 2013Make your vacation less stressful by preparing ahead of time. Be sure the house is picked up and the kitchen and bathrooms are clean before you leave, so you won’t come home to a list of chores. Ask friend to check your mail, get someone to take care of your pets, and even hire yard …
Holiday Traveling
November 5, 2012As you get ready to head off to visit family or take a resort vacation this holiday season, it helps to be prepared for travel surprises. According to the Better Business Bureau, many different aspects of holiday travel can have hidden fees attached, from airline pet fees to GPS usage fees in your rental car. …
Travel Light
July 16, 2012If you’re heading home from college for the weekend, make it easy on yourself and pack light. First, take all of your unneeded schoolwork and supplies out of your backpack to make room for your Hanging Toiletry Kit. Then plan ahead – select your outfits for the time you’ll be down there, fold them nicely, and …
Get More Out of Your Travel
June 18, 2012With the right preparation, your travel time can be easier to enjoy. You can breeze through airport security by wearing shoes that are easy to remove and put on. Keep your laptop where it’s easy to access so you can get it out and replace it quickly. (The right travel bag can make that easier.) …
Leaving For Vacation? What About The House?
May 31, 2012Summer break is a great time for families. It’s a time when schedules open up, albeit with effort. The kids have fewer obligations and you can finally get out and do something together. But what about the house? Here are some suggestions to ensure your property is safe while you’re gone. Get Help From Your …
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