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Relaxing During Summer Adventures

Now that summer is upon us we are excited to get out and travel to our favorite places or make new adventures with family or friends. The weather is nice out, which makes you feel like you are ready to get out and make a difference. Although vacations can be very fun and relaxing, they […]

WRITTEN BY: Guest Author: Katie Wagner, Summer Intern, Ohio Statue University Extension, Washington County

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Bohlen, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County

SOURCES:

  • Crumpton, W. R. (2018, April 11). Start planning now for a stress-free summer vacation | HealthCalling. Retrieved June 14, 2018, from https://www.stjhs.org/healthcalling/2018/april/start-planning-now-for-a-stress-free-summer-vaca/
  • Maros, M. (2016, October 31). 7 Tips for a Stress-Free Summer Vacation. Retrieved June 14, 2018, from https://peacefulmindpeacefullife.org/7-tips-for-a-stress-free-summer-vacation/

“Are We There Yet?”

As summer vacations will soon be underway, the echo of this statement from the backseat will fill our ears.  For my brother and I, a trip to grandma and grandpa’s meant a long trip to Northern Wisconsin.  There were only two ways to get there by car from our home in Northern Indiana. We could […]

REVIEWED BY: Kathy Green, M.S.; Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Clark County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Barbara Hennard

Want to Save Money this Vacation?

Summertime…… vacation time……… expensive time? It doesn’t have to be cost you a small fortune to go on vacation. Here are a few tips that will help you save money this vacation season. Have a “staycation” and stay at home.  Visit the local special spots that you always plan to visit but may normally not […]

WRITTEN BY: Michelle Treber, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, treber.1@osu.edu.

SOURCES:

  • National Park Services, Department of Interior. National Park Services. Retrieved June 20, 2012. http://www.nps.gov/index.htm
  • Pam, T., Chobdee, J. 25 Ways to Save Money, University of California Riverside Wellness. Retrieved June 20, 2012. http://wellness.ucr.edu/25%20Ways%20to%20Save%20Money.pdf
  • Turner, J. (2009). Vacation Planning: Planning Stretches Vacation Dollars. University of Florida IFAS. Retrieved June 20, 2012. http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/mm_v01.htm

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