Acadia State Park located along the shore in Bar Harbor, Maine is a great place to take the family for camping or just for day events if you'd rather not camp.  There are so many things to see and do at this easily accessed state park.  Acadia State Park used to be the summer resort for the wealthy, it receives a lot of tender loving care to keep it in great condition; plus it has...

When I used to live in California, my family used to always camp at Leo Carrillo State Beach. The park is located about 28 miles northwest of Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway.The park has about a mile and a half of beach for swimming which is within walking distance of the park, windsurfing, surf-fishing, and beachcombing. The beach also have really cool coastal caves that kids and adu...

At firs I thought that this would be a nice item to  put on a baby registry, since you will be able to keep your baby confined to a certain area when playing outside and they can still sit on the grass and have fun.  I quickly changed my mind after recieving the item.  I really did not like the idea of caging my child up while they are outside.  The whole point of taking the...

A day spent a Dillard Mill State Historic Site (a Missouri State Park) is both relaxing and educational.Dillard Mill is located a couple of hours outside of St. Louis, MO in Davisville.  Our group chose to visit Dillard Mill on a beautiful holiday weekend and were pleasantly surprised to find that we had the picnic area to ourselves for most of the day.  A large pavillion provided she...

State of fear is a billion dollar novel, except for its ending, which is the only thing I didnt like in it. The ending, actually could have been better. I really like Crichton's works, and among them, this one stands out well. It's all about global warming, and how it can be a total scam. The story is centered around various places including Paris, and many many places in the US, and al...

If you live within driving distance of south central pennsylvania and you like to hunt, camp, hike or fish then you should check out Cowan's Gap State Park. Nestled in the Tuscurora mountains it is a scenic and peaceful place to do all of the above. Hiking, fishing, camping and picnicking. The lake is just the right size for a peaceful row across (no motorboats allowed...only row boats or c...

Ludington State park in Ludington Michigan is a wonderful place for family camping. The park has 3 "camp loops" depending on what you are looking for and almost 400 campsites. The first loop is Pines, located next to the beach. It is sandy, shaded and within walking distance of the sand dunes. The 2nd loop is Cedar. It is grassy, sunny and ideal for travle trailers. Cedar also hosts t...

My son received this board game for his birthday and I can easily say it has been a big hit. It is pretty simple as far as the rules go. There are Fact, Fun and Find cards each has a question or a place you must find on the map (game board) before the timer runs out. The great thing about this game is my son has learn his United States geography while have fun. I don't know if he even reali...

We brought this game on a recent shopping trip. I try to encourage my son to play games that also teach. This game does just that. It is easy to learn. There are 50 blue State Cards and then some red game cards. Each player receives 5 Blue State cards. Then a red game card is pulled out and there is a question about a state on it. Example "What state is on the Eastern border of Iowa" ...

The United States Military Academy situated at West Point, New York is America's oldest continuously occupied military installations in the country. Its long history and the critical nature of its role in developing commissioned leaders of character contribute to the Military Academy's structure as an American national treasure.Historically speaking, the Academy has produced graduates w...

A couple weeks ago, my husband had another twinge of mid life crisis.  He bought a pontoon boat!  It was already in the water and the dock paid through the end of the year at Portage Lakes State Park.  Portage Lakes is located in northeast Ohio, just outside of Akron.  While it is only almost exactly 15 minutes from our house to the dock, we really hadn't spent much time...

  I really enjoy frequenting Ontario Beach State Park.  Although I would not swim here because the water seems a little mirky for my liking, many do.  Durring the summer they have free concerts and free movies.    It is a spot to walk the board walk or pier for a relaxing night, or go to one of the clubs along the beach.  Not only home to many night clubs, but also...

As soon as summer began I began searching for a fun way to learn the states.  I got this game where I get most of my educational games here in town, at a small educational toy store.   I have to say for the most part I am not real happy with this game.The game has 4 different question categories and you spin to see which one your question will come from.  Early on we learned...

I have been using this Taxact bundle for about five years,i use to do by hand with pencil and eraser. This program is so easy and when the new versions come out they e-mail me with a discounted price. We are only a few months away and that dreaded tax time is upon us again. I am no expert on taxes, but i think i'm pretty good.  My family and friends all come to me with questions a...

My home in Cahaba Heights (Birmingham, AL) was destroyed by Fire in 2005. I was away, caring for my Mom in FL, who was terminally ill, and my young girls. On Feb 24th, 2005 I got a phone call....There had been a fire, and my husband, the girls Dad, had died. We contacted State Farm, our Insurer, and notified them of the tragedy. Instead of quickly adjusting the loss, by rebuilding our home...

Ludington State Park on Lake Michigan is a popular park with great scenery, multiple camp loops, hiking and ski trails, summer programs, a visitor’s center, and beaches on the big lake and an inland lake.This is one of the most popular state parks in the entire state of Michigan.  If you want to reserve a campsite you must plan far in advance and call the Reserve America number to be...

  I have my auto insurance with State Farm and plan on keeping my business with them.  I feel like my premium is reasonable.  There are several options for paying.  I can have the premium taken monthly by direct draft, I can pay every six months, or they will take half payment and let me pay the rest later.  I prefer to pay every six months.  I can pay by credit ca...

Spartan stadium has become the greatest stadium in the state of Michigan. It is located in the heart of Michigan State University and it holds 77 500 spectators. Usually the stadium is sold out for the whole season, however if you are looking for tickets you will find some around the stadium. The stadium has just been renovated and it has many sky boxes and VIP lounges. There are many Spartan f...

I've had State Farm Homeowners Insurance for 2 years. I am very dissatisfied with the price I paid. I got my insurance in 2005 when I bought my house. I expected to pay a little bit more when I bought my house because I was 18 when I purchased it. When I purchased my house I was paying $936 a year for $100,000 coverage for my structure. In 2006 my bill went up to $1,050 and my home value we...

2 weeks before my wedding, in October of 2006, central Ohio was hit with a very large storm.  We were not at home at the time, but we were only about 3 miles away.  When we returned home, we noticed that our house was hit HARD with hail damage.  The entire back side of our house looked as if it had been hit with an automatic rifle.  We immediately called State Farm and told ...