Best Ways to Utilize Car Space When Traveling

Packing a car for a trip can be very difficult if the whole family is going. Things get even worse
if the trip is going to be very long, or if you need to pack a lot of items. There is a certain art to
packing, and it needs to be done correctly to get everything in the car. If you find it difficult to fit
everything into the car, then follow these helpful tips to get yourself situated.

Pack the Last Item First
This is a technique that can help you manage your car space. Most people pack the essentials
first, and that can work. At the same time, packing the essentials first puts them at the bottom of
the car. If you need the item right now, then it’s going to be aggravating to get it out from the
bottom of the trunk.

It’s a better idea to pack the last item you will use first. For example, if you are going to a water
park, then you will probably need towels. You won’t need those towels until you reach the water
park, so it would be a better idea to pack them first.

Working in this order allows you to put the items you need first right in front of you. This is
much more convenient when you need to reach an essential item immediately, and it will allow
you to better configure the items.

Use Fewer Suitcases
Suitcases have long been useful tools for carrying travel items, but they aren’t the most efficient
way of carrying those items. Suitcases are bulky, and there is often a thick layer of material that
takes up a lot of room. This can make it difficult to pack items when you need to use every inch
of room.

It’s better to use big plastic bags. There are many plastic bags made exclusively for travel, and
they are very useful for conserving space. The bag uses a thin layer of plastic. This means that
you are efficiently using all the space in the bag. It is also easier to remove air from the bag, and
this can be used to squish down soft items like clothes.

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SAVE in San Antonio

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Wordless Wednesday- Me and My Arrow

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Fun and Affordable Family Vacations Around New England

New England is more than just lighthouses and lobsters. It is the birthplace of
the United States and home to much of the nation’s early history history, culture,
and traditions. Your New England travel choices span six states: Maine, New
Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Here are
some fun and affordable vacations you and your family can enjoy while exploring
New England.

Theme Parks

Six Flags New England
1623 Main Street
Agawam, MA
(413) 786-9300

Six Flags New England is a must for anybody looking for an affordable family
vacation in New England. Popular attractions such as the Thunderbolt, Cyclone,
Mind Eraser, Bizarro, Goliath, and Batman – The Dark Knight will keep kids and
teens entertained. Adults can enjoy the Balloon Race, Blizzard River, New England
Sky Way, and Scream. The park offers summer specials and discounts ideal for
families looking to stick to their budget. Affordable restaurants can be found near
Six Flags, in addition to the refreshments found within the park.

Fun Town/Splash Town USA
774 Portland Road
Saco, ME
(207) 284-5139

Two roller coasters, a couple pools, and 20 slides greet visitors to this family-
friendly theme park. Considered Northern New England’s largest family themed
amusement and water park, favorite family rides include the Balloon Race, Barney
Oldfield Roadsters, and the Classic Carousel. Splash Town USA offers 18 water slides
and pools to keep you and your family cool while enjoying the thrill of a day at the
park. Save more money by joining the park’s E-Club if you plan to be repeat visitor
or opt for a one-day pass. The park offers additional discounts to guests who comes
after 3pm. They also offer a weather guarantee where a rain check is issued if the
park closes early due to weather conditions.

Canobie Lake Park
85 North Policy Street
Salem, NH
(603) 893-3506

Kids will enjoy the water rides and some of the park’s lower-intensity rides, while
teens will appreciate the challenge of games in the arcade or some fun in Paintball
Hollow. Family rides include Crazy Cups, Mine of Lost Souls, Sky Ride, Twist &
Shout, Zero Gravity, and Skater. Water rides include castaway Island, Policy Pond
Log Flume, and Boston Tea Party. The admission price includes access to the park’s
85 rides and attractions. Kids 3 and under are admitted free and parking is free.

Salem Willows Amusement Park
167 Fort Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-0251

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6 Ways to Get the Best Deal on Private Jet Flights

When it comes to group travel, many people simply wind up paying too much. They don’t realize, for example, that a private jet flight can be significantly cheaper than flying commercial when you’re talking about a sizable group of people. Not only that, there are a number of tactics you can use to get even better prices when you book your private jet flights.
Here are some tactics you can use to charter a jet and save money for your company or group:

  1. Start by looking at “empty leg” flights.

When someone charters a private jet and is staying in the destination city for more than a day, the chartered jet often has to fly back to its home airport empty. The charter jet company factors this into the original flight’s cost, and so they’re not losing money in doing so.
However, most charter jet companies do try to recoup additional costs by offering seats on those return flights. An empty leg flight can cost as little as half of the normal cost of a private jet flight.
In order to take advantage of empty leg flights, you need to be flexible in your travel arrangements. You need to be able to postpone, reschedule, or extend your travel. In some cases, you can take an empty leg flight one direction (either going to or from your destination) and schedule a regular private jet charter for the other leg.

  1. Consider private jet “pooling.”

Some private jet companies will allow individuals to share a private jet with other passengers at a reduced cost. This is closer to the idea of flying commercial; you pay for your seat, rather than chartering the entire plane. You still get the benefits of flying charter, such as the private tarmac and luxury service, as well as direct flights.
Not all private jet companies allow pooling, but for those that do you can expect to save as much as 30-50% off the cost of chartering the jet.

  1. Look at fractional ownership.

If you’re flying 50 hours or more each year, fractional ownership might be a better option for you. Fractional ownership means that you own a portion of the private jet’s time. You might own 1/16 of a jet, for example, as well as being responsible for a portion of its maintenance fees as well as hourly flying charges. [Read more…]

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Top 5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Credit Cards

Americans are simply inundated with credit card debt. We are a country in the
red, starting from the federal government on down, and it’s no surprise we’re in the
financial mess we currently find ourselves. Although we could spend all day wagging
our fingers at the government and our trillion dollar deficit, the truth is it’s up to us
parents to show our children the way. Credit should be a resource, a way to qualify
for major life purchases such as cars and houses, and a fall back in unexpected
emergency situations. The problem is, most people don’t use their cards this way. Kids
are impressionable, and they look to us to show them the proper approach to life. But
parents are also battling advertising, and billion dollar corporations that make their
money on ill-prepared young adults getting in over their heads. If you want to help them
avoid the pitfalls of debt, here are the top five things to teach your kids about credit
cards.

First and foremost, a free t-shirt isn’t a good reason to take on a credit card.
Although the Credit Card Act of 2009 made it much more difficult for card companies
to profile young adults and push them into picking up a card with free giveaways and
spring break contests, that doesn’t mean they aren’t finding other ways to target our
children. Our kids watch us flashing the plastic when making purchases, and they want
that very adult experience. But you have to teach your child to look at the real financial
benefits and detriments of every us bank credit card offer, and not to pick one up because of some free
enticements.

You also must explain how building credit works. A good credit score takes you far
in life. It allows you to buy a car when you need one, and qualify for a mortgage at a
reasonable rate. And it doesn’t happen by accident. Teach your kids how credit is built,
through consistent purchases paid off in full each month. And be very clear about the
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Giveaway Gala- Come and Win!

Welcome to the Giveaway Gala. A collection of featured giveaways from 5 blog’s including a linky for you to link up your giveaways!
This linky will be hosted on 5 blog’s giving you the benefit of reaching all of our combined readers. So feel free to check out giveaways and link up your giveaways. We only ask you link directly to your giveaway, any links to your homepage will be removed.
Week 7/22 Featured Host Giveaways:

Just Like June:

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