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Author Archives: Espirational
Top Ten Staycation Ideas #6
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home. Discover your State Parks and Recreation Areas. In my state an annual $25 park permit gets everyone in your vehicle into the state parks. We have a wonderful variety of state parks includingContinue reading “Top Ten Staycation Ideas #6”
Thought for Today
“Keep away from small people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”~ Mark Twain
Top 10 Staycation Ideas #7
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home Enjoy local fairs, festivals and seasonal celebrations. Most cities and even small towns have at least one. Whether a holiday celebration, flower, harvest or music festival, event honoring a local historical figure, Renaissance FaireContinue reading “Top 10 Staycation Ideas #7”
Thought for Today
“People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale
Top 10 Staycation Ideas #8
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home. Visit your local college or university. If you haven’t you may be missing: * Your state natural history museum * The Planetarium * An arboretum or beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens * Continue reading “Top 10 Staycation Ideas #8”
Thought for Today
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” — Robert Frost
Top Ten Staycation Ideas #9
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home. Have you own film festival at home in the family room. * Rent or check out DVD’s from your local library and watch movies together. * Provide healthy snacks and drinks and allowContinue reading “Top Ten Staycation Ideas #9”
Thought for Today
“The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.” —–Lily Tomlin
Top Ten Staycation Ideas #10
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home. Hike or Bike on local trails. * Get a good trail map of your area and start exploring. * If hiking in an unfamiliar area, start with a beginner’s trail, whether youContinue reading “Top Ten Staycation Ideas #10”