10 Ways Entertain Kids While Traveling
December 18, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, entertainment, family, travel
Many of us will be traveling over the holidays. If you’re like me, you just about dread riding in a car (or flying) with your children. I try to have an assortment of tricks up my sleeve to keep my kids happy and entertained. Here are some tips that you can try to keep your children occupied and quiet somewhat amused.
1. DVDs – Don’t you just love technology? Back in my day (no, I’m not that old) we just had to tough out the boredom while traveling and we had better not whine about it. Today, kids have the luxuries of …read more
Beware of Minibar Charges
October 7, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under frugal living, travel
Did you know . . . One in four travelers say they’ve had a dispute over a hotel minibar charge, according to a recent study conducted by TripAdvisor.com.
I was clueless on the fact that many hotels are using automatic motion and weight sensors that register your purchase. Just simply moving the items in the refrigerator around to make room for your snacks or take out food can register that you have purchased something. It seems to me that these special refrigerators would cost more than they’re worth, but that just shows how much hotels are making off of this stuff.
You know …read more
