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Top 10 Staycation Ideas #4

Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home. Make your own homemade ice cream and have a sundae party. Don’t forget to invite me. Homemade ice cream is a vacation in a bowl! Making your own gives you control overContinue reading “Top 10 Staycation Ideas #4”

Thought for Today

“Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.” — Samuel Pepys

Top 10 Staycation Ideas #5

Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home. Become a tourist in your own town. * Visit the zoo, aquarium, museums or art galleries. * Get tickets for a concert, theater production or sporting event. * Take a walking tour of yourContinue reading “Top 10 Staycation Ideas #5”

Thought for Today

“Never let yesterday use up too much of today.” — Will Rogers

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”