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My family and I just returned from London; our first visit there with kids. Before we went, we wondered how can I travel with kids in London and what is there to do in London with kids? Here’s what we discovered: Traveling in London with kids is best using the London underground subway (the tube). … Read more
Chances are you’ve heard about co-living. But you may not fully understand what co-living is and what the co-living concept is all about. Co-living is the modern-day, urban millennial version of the ’60s and 70’s hippie compounds. Typical co-living spaces include both private and common living areas, often with shared values among the residents. Costs … Read more
Many of my friends can’t wait to leave the kids with grandma and go on vacation. But that’s not how my wife and I like to do it. So I wondered what some of the benefits are for families that travel together. Families that travel together experience a unique bonding, an expanded understanding of our … Read more
Everyone knows about NASA or the San Antonio riverwalk. But I wondered where some of the lesser-known family fun vacations in Texas were. Austin has many great places the whole family will enjoy, from the Cathedral of Junk to the Barton Creek Greenbelt or nearby rivers in San Marcos for tubing. Waco has the Dr. … Read more
I love a good deal on home goods and don’t always want to wait for Black Friday. I had heard of Woot, but not having checked it out, wondered how does Woot work. Here’s what I figured out after digging in: Woot has been owned by Amazon since 2010 & offers home & electronics products … Read more
My family and I just returned from a visit to the San Diego Zoo. Since we’ve been to a lot of zoos and this one was, by far, the most expensive, afterward, we began to wonder is the San Diego Zoo worth it? A family of 4 can spend over $200 for a 1-day pass, … Read more
I still remember the day I started my blog. In fact, I created the Facebook page for my blog before I started the site. Back then, I wondered is Facebook a good way to promote your business? Let me tell you what I’ve learned both in my own blog but in also working with some … Read more
When I started my site in 2016, I knew nothing about how to build a website from scratch. So I put together this ultimate guide to show you what I learned: To build a website, find a great hosting company that is fast & reliable, use WordPress.org, select a memorable & simple URL, and start … Read more
As a business leader for over 2 decades, I have attended MANY staff meetings and also led quite a few. Some were great, but many were not, so in my quest to improve mine, I started to look into meeting ground rules for facilitators to see how I could improve mine. Meeting ground rules need … Read more
Rainwater is an abundant natural resource that can easily be harvested provided you have the right equipment and the proper technique on how to filter rainwater in a barrel. Here’s what you need to know: There are many ways to filter rainwater in a barrel. You can use natural filters, such as charcoal, stones & … Read more
Keeping our homes secure is a top priority for most of us. I had heard of security film but wasn’t sure exactly how it worked. I also wondered is security film worth it? For a home with multiple windows & glass doors, you can expect to pay $1,000 or more for a complete professional installation … Read more
I am a father of 3 daughters, and as 2 of them enter their tween years, it’s getting harder to find vacation spots that all of us will love. So I wondered what some of the best vacation spots for families with tweens were. The best vacation spots for families with tweens include a mix … Read more
My family of 5 loves to go on vacation, but vacations can get expensive! So I decided to look into some affordable family vacation destinations. Our list of affordable family vacation destinations includes Washington DC, San Antonio, Costa Rica, Charleston, and Nashville, TN. Those cities have extensive activities for families at much lower prices than … Read more
I’ve wondered how to build a deck for years! So I set about learning how to build a deck step by step and took pictures during the process. To build a deck, start by: 1. Placing concrete deck blocks about every 3-5′. They don’t need to be level with each other but should be level … Read more