Turn off your cell phones, and plan a camping trip full of great food, games, and outdoor activity. Remember, "safety first" when it comes to camping. Be sure you are prepared for the worst, and rest easy knowing you have everything you need for a safe, and fun camping trip Near Raleigh. Here are some suggestions from campinginfo.com: I would not suggest... [Read more...]

Time to get out and have some family fun after all that spring cleaning! A great way to get the kids to help clean your home is to offer them a prize for all their hard work. You could also reward them with a surprise visit instead! There is nothing like the look on your children's faces when they are jumping out of their skin with excitement, so take advantage... [Read more...]

Just because it's warm outside does not mean that you can't celebrate Christmas; nor does that mean you can't take a Christmas vacation in the middle of summer. If you happen to head out for a weekend getaway to West Jefferson, located in the northwest North Carolina mountains, it'll begin to look a lot like Christmas. That's because the town will be celebrating... [Read more...]

I love to travel, and the news of Airtran and Southwest Airlines merging could not have come at a better time! The holidays are coming up and I do plan to see family and friends in other states, so it is ideal to get the best deal possible. Airtran usually has very low prices, but Southwest always seems to be more affordable plus they do not charge... [Read more...]

After doing a little traveling during this Labor Day weekend, I found out that many airlines are not particularly family-friendly! Nothing for crying babies/kids, not much accommodation for nursing mothers, and are the flight attendants really watching those unaccompanied minors on the flight?! Thank goodness Oberlin Court is a family friendly complex! :-)... [Read more...]

Last week I told you about Carova Beach being a great in-state getaway. Well here's another fun summer trip that you might want to consider: Lake Norman on one of Kings Point Marina’s pontoon boat rentals!! Grab your friends and family and have an intimate boat party, make it a daytime fishing trip, or just have a great swimming day at the lake!... [Read more...]

Don't let your summer slip away Oberlin Court! Grab a couple friends for a fun roadtrip or grab the significant other for a romantic get away! Yahoo Travel just named in-state Carova Beach as one of the top ten secluded beaches in the U.S. They described this beach by saying, "This barrier beach covers the upper stretches of the Outer Banks, North Carolina,... [Read more...]

Memorial Day is coming up, and after that summer is officially here! That means vacations with family and friends. I have to make sure I am prepared for the trips that I would like to go on. Questions that I ask myself when preparing a trip include: What is my budget?o Sticking to the budget is necessary to ensure NO overspending. I like to use cash so I know... [Read more...]

Memorial Day is coming up, and many of us, including myself, are going out of town for nice vacay. I have a small dog, and I had no clue what to do with him! Most of my family is in another state and my friends around town are also going out of town! I don’t want to send him to kennel, as I have heard many horror stories about pets being abused while left... [Read more...]

This past fall, I became obsessed with Ken Burns' six-episode PBS television series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea". The series (available on DVD) traces the history of the parks and highlights the people who fought hard to preserve the precious natural resources we have in the United States, but it's the phenomenal panoramic images of the craggy... [Read more...]