Vacation With Your Dog – 5 Dog Fri...

By Debbie Davis If you’re one of those people who considers their dog as a member of the family and is happiest with their dog by their side, on the bed, and in the car, you probably wouldn’t even consider going on an extended vacation without your pooch. Here are 5 ideas that will make a great vacation for your whole family. 1. Look for hotels that are pet friendly. More hotels and motels are opening their doors to pets, and these rooms are available in all price ranges and styles of hotels. Do a little research online and you will find the stipulations vary...

Dog-Friendly Vacation Rentals

By Cattie Coyle Nobody likes to leave their dog behind when the family goes on vacation, and the mental image of those sad, disappointed eyes looking at you in disbelief at being left behind does take a bit of the fun out of the trip. My heart aches just thinking about it! Thankfully, there are other dog lovers out there who are willing to let you bring your pet into their home. Don’t think you have to settle for a dark, dingy motel room just because Fido came along on the trip. You can find many gorgeous homes all over the world that allow dogs. HomeAway, one of...

Your Vacation Sea Shell Windchime

By Beverly Frank Making a seashell wind chime is a great way to bring a part of the beach home with you. When you have your wind chime set up you will be able to be reminded of the time that you spent at the ocean whenever you look at or hear your wind chimes. Seashell wind chimes make for a great craft because they do not involve any complicated steps to assemble (unlike traditional wind chimes that can be made to be very specific, with each pipe specifically cut and tuned to create a specific sound when hit). All of the materials that you will need to assemble your...

Five Tips For Better Beach Photography

By Andrew Goodall All photographers love to capture the places that are dear to their hearts – and who doesn’t love a day at the beach. Nature photographers, wedding photographers and old-fashioned happy snappers; we can all find inspiration in beach photography. Beach photography can be particularly challenging, even for experienced nature photographers. We are often inspired by the sounds, the smells, the open space; so your task as a nature photographer is not just to photograph a location, but to encapsulate a feeling. This can make beach photography a...

Safe Swimming Tips For Kids of All Ages

By Denise Sanger Swimming lessons are a must for any child. Many people believe that babies should learn to swim while it is still a natural response, but some health professionals advise against it. The practice of literally throwing babies into the water was popular some years back but physicians argued against it deeming that it caused them to inhale dangerous amounts of water. Don’t start lessons for children under six months old at the youngest and always find a certified instructor. The sooner your child learns to swim, the safer he/she will be. Infants and...

How to Windsurf – Windsurfing Less...

By Ken Fink There are so many ways that you can begin taking lessons on windsurfing. But one of the commonest ways is to do that in the company of family and acquaintances. Remember that you will not only be taking some schooling, but you will equally be having some beautiful time together. Ahead of going windsurfing, make sure you are to be taught only by a recognized coach. There are so many ways to begin this. In fact, there are five very important steps for you to take note of. These essentials are the basics of anything in relation to windsurfing that you may...