The most important factor in jet lag is how many time zones you cross, and traveling east seems to be worst for most people. Jet lag occurs when you cross over a number of time zones and disrupt the normal ‘circadian’ rhythms which help you wake up in the morning and go to sleep at …
Prepare your Car for Summer Safety
With the economy the way it is, now more than ever families are driving to their destinations instead of driving. You may be saving money, but if you don’t have your car checked out, your tires filled, your engine looked at, it could prove more hazardous than flying. It is very important to have your …
Pet Traveling Part Two: Felines
Traveling with a cat sounds like a nightmare situation to most people. But for dedicated owners of felines, anything is possible, including a road trip with a cat. And In all actuality, traveling with a cat isn’t that hard. It can be a little challenging at first, but planning ahead will solve many problems before …
Pet Traveling Part One: Canines
When going on vacation and bringing your four-legged family member along can be somewhat dangerous. Here are some safety tips you should use for this summer’s vacation! Remember, we want to keep our furry loved-ones safe too! Before you leave: Depending on where you go, you should double check with your vet if your dog …
Fathers’ Day
On July 5, 1908 in Fairmont, West Virginia Grace Golden Clayton was mourning the loss of her father when, on December 1907, the Monongah Mining Disaster in nearby Monongah killed 361 men, 250 of them fathers, leaving around a thousand fatherless children. At Clayton’s request, a service to honor fathers was held every year on …
Stay Awake while Driving: and Make it Fun!
Let me say long road trips can become utterly terrible if you are stuck in a cramped, metal death-trap with the wrong company, the white noise of the radio stations, and the threat of either yourself or the driver nodding off. This June, while hundreds of families take to the roads with their campers or …