Last year people spent on average $1,000 per child for the holidays. Heed these tips to avoid out of control spending: JoinHoney.com: On your iPad, desktop or laptop click www.JoinHoney.com and add the extension. This extension (not for phones) automatically searches for the best price and attaches coupons, often cheaper than Amazon when you are checking out! Make a budget:…read more →
Wishing all fathers a Happy Father’s Day! For many working full-time, finding time to golf other than weekends and holidays can be a challenge. Follow these 6 tips to ensure you and Dad can have a great golfing day this weekend: Plan in Advance: Most golfers book dates between 2-4 days in advance. Try and reserve your tee time as…read more →
If there’s one place I love to visit it is ‘old country’, Sicily that is. If there is one destination that is ‘bucket list worthy’ it is Sicily. Taormina: Sicily’s greatest resort, Taormina was built on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea. With great shopping and panoramic views of the sea and Mount Etna, Taormina is a must for Sicily visitors….read more →
One of the best things about the fall aside from the foliage is football season which means tailgating. Over the years I’ve seen some crazy things at tailgates such as 6 cars going on fire at the Jet’s opening day game in 2016. Follow these tips to ensure a safe and fun tailgate. 1. Time it right: Try to arrive…read more →
Fans flocked to see this year’s US Tennis Open. In fact, the all-time attendance record was set with over 800,000 people going through the Billy Jean King stadium turnstiles! Having gone every year since the 1980’s when my brother and I were ball boy kids, I have the following observations: The ITF (International Tennis Federation): needs to tighten up how…read more →
Having grown up in Rockaway by the beach I was always interested in sharks. The movie Jaws kept me up at night. I just took my nephew to the Coney Island Aquarium shark exhibit and found out the following; It’s half price all summer: At $15 for adults and $12 for kids, this represents great value for a fantastic time…read more →
Parents are always looking for fun places to take kids this summer. Whether it’s education or to tire them out, these places will leave lasting impressions on your loved ones: New York Hall of Science: Located at 47-01 111th in Corona queens and open 7 days. Many interactive science exhibits and attractions to keep your child’s interest. Indoor Extreme Sports:…read more →
March Madness is upon us! One of my favorite times of the year. Check out these fun facts about the men’s NCAA basketball tournament: Started in 1939: In the first year there were only 8 teams and the Oregon Webfoots defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes. March Madness Phrase: It was first uttered by Brent Musberger in 1982 during the tournament…read more →
This article looks at places both in the USA and around the world where you can purchase a home and live in relative luxury on a poor man’s salary. 1. Argentina: Argentina has been a tourist mecca for generations and is a great producer of wine. A 1500 sq, foot home can be had for about $140,000. The cost of…read more →
Having touched foot on 5 of the 7 continents, I have learned a lot. With solid planning, I was able to do 3 weeks in Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia with 1 carry-on bag and 1 computer bag. My top travel tips are: Call your credit card companies in advance: and tell them where you are going and what dates. I…read more →
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