Off to Washington

It’s often a challenge keeping the kids busy during summer holidays. You want them to be entertained and hopefully learn something at the same time, but putting them into numerous summer camps can get expensive. (Also, I love spending time with my kids.). After researching Mega Bus, I’m off to Washington, DC with my boys (ages 12 and 15), a close girlfriend and her kids (girl 15, boys 12 …

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Travel Deals with Group Coupons

I’ve just added a new obsession to my repertoire; online group coupons. I’m sure many of you have heard of Groupon and Living Social, the largest in an ever increasing field of companies offering localized and national coupons for 50-90% off. For those of you who haven’t, check them out. You can either sign up to receive a daily email or go directly to their websites to check for …

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Canada Celebrates

Friday, July 1, 2011 is Canada’s 144th Birthday. Our family always spends Canada Day with friends, fireworks and festivities. For us, it’s tradition. Some of the biggest celebrations will be held in Ottawa. This year, the newly married Prince William and Princess Kate will be joining the celebration. So whether you celebrate at your home, cottage, community or Ottawa, stand proud Canadians and sing ‘Oh Canada!’. Happy Canada Day!.

Condo Bargain Club

Recently a deal came up on Dealticker.com where you pay $149 for $500 off the retail price of a condo worldwide vacation from Condo Bargain Club. Condo sizes range from studio to three bedrooms. You can search the Condo Bargain Club web site weekly for available condo weeks at low prices. This sounded intriguing but I couldn’t find much information on the web except for information given out by …

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