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This International WiFi Hotspot Gives You Unlimited Travel Internet: The Tep Wireless 4G
If you've followed us for a while, you know that we love our Tep International WiFi Hotspot. It's unlimited internet has kept us connected all over the world, which is essential when you travel and work as much as we do.
We've used our original Tep 3G pocket WiFi for well over a year now. That's given us plenty of chances to review it and I honestly don't know how we managed without it!
As frequent travelers, it's kept us connected while traveling in countries like Canada, the USA, Mexico, Europe, Ecuador and even Colombia, among other places. Since we work as we travel, we need reliable WiFi everywhere, and we found that we have that with our little Teppy. If you're interested, you can read our original review of the Tep here.
The International WiFi Hotspot – Tep 4G Wireless
When Tep reached out for us to try their brand new 4G International WiFi hotspot, lovingly called the Teppy, we agreed in a second, since we used their original Tep 3g device so much. We've had the new 4G Teppy for almost a month now, and we've had a chance to test it in Mexico and in Jasper, Alberta, as well as central Alberta and British Columbia.
What really got our attention is that Tep includes unlimited internet, which is never cut off, regardless of how much you use.
Click here to see Tep plans and pricing.
Is the Tep 4G as fast as they say it is?
We recently tested the Tep 4G service near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In our tests over the course of a week, the Tep 4g had a speed of over 30 Mbps. That's pretty impressive. 30 Mbps is plenty fast to stream video on multiple devices, and more than adequate for social media, phone calls, email and streaming. Tep itself says that the 4G speed is likely to be around 18.6 Mbps, but we found our Tep 4G to be faster.
What does it cost?
It's only 8.95 a day to rent a Tep, with free delivery. Returns are easy with the prepaid envelope. You get the Tep device, a handy carrying case, a charging cable, and a compact wall charger with adapters for different voltages. For me, the Tep battery lasted for about seven hours without recharging.
To get 10% off now, use our link to Tep Wireless and enter code barefootnomad.
Tep for short trips and family vacations
This is Tep's most popular plan. You rent the Tep device for $8.95 per day, with free delivery to your home or hotel. To return, you just pop it in the return envelope at the end of your trip.
Who's this for? We think the Tep rental plan for short trips works best for travelers who only take one or two trips a year, or who aren't sure if they'll like a mobile WiFi hotspot.
Tep for frequent and business travelers
This is the Tep plan that we use. Instead of renting our Tep, we bought it outright and it travels with us everywhere. It came with 3 days' service, and the device cost $99. Additional days are only $8 per day. We really love that we don't have to return the Tep at the end of every trip and it fits nicely into our electronics bag.
We think that the Tep for frequent travelers makes sense if you travel three or more times a year, and you're sure you'll use an international WiFi device somewhat regularly.
If the WiFi is good as we travel, we leave the Tep tucked away. However, if we're somewhere remote where WiFi isn't available, or I can't find a good connection, I just connect the Tep, and voila, instant WiFi. It's a pay as you go service, so all I have to do is turn on the Tep, grab the Wifi Signal, and I'm connected. Tep is a pay as you go service so if you don't use it, it costs you nothing.
How does it work?
The Tep grabs the nearest cell signal, and uses that data to give you WiFi. Because it uses multiple carriers, we've found that the Tep often gives us WiFi when our cell phone can't get a signal. This is a huge advantage everywhere, but especially in places like rural Canada where cellular coverage can be spotty, even for major carriers.
To use the Tep, all you do is turn it on and connect your smartphone, tablet or computer using the Password and SSID (which is the WiFi name) on the front. It doesn't require any setup, cables or installation.
You can connect up to five different devices to one Tep and your day of data lasts for a full 24 hours from the moment you connect.
Can I use the Tep with my Kindle?
Yes! The Tep works with any device that's WiFi enabled, like Windows and Mac laptops, smartphones like the iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows phones, plus tablets like the iPad as well as games consoles and anything else that connects to WiFi.
What countries does it work in?
The Tep works in over 100 destinations worldwide, including Canada, the USA, most of Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, much of the Caribbean, and many countries in South and Central America.
Who will like the Tep 4G?
All travelers
An international pocket wifi is perfect for travelers. It can keep you connected, even when the hotel WiFi you were promised is down. It allows you the hassle of trying to find a local SIM for your phone or buying an expensive international data plan when you might only need data for a day or two of your trip.
Families and groups
Since multiple people (up to five devices at a time) can connect to the Tep simultaneously, it's perfect for families and groups. The nice part is that when you factor the per device cost in, using the Tep is often the cheapest route to share data with multiple people when you travel.
Business travelers
Business travelers need reliable WiFi to get work done. Since we travel so often, and work as we go, I think we fall into this category. I was stuck in the Edmonton airport for about three hours waiting for my shuttle on a trip to Jasper, and the airport WiFi wasn't working. My monthly cell data plan only includes so many megs of data so I pulled out the Tep and had a productive three hours while I waited.
Road trippers and RVers
Campground WiFi is notoriously sketchy, so having your own mobile device can ensure you're connected even when you're out in the wild. We've used our Tep to stream Netflix while out camping on rainy days and I especially loved being connected on a five hour shuttle bus to Jasper. I got a lot of work done, and had a little downtime streaming YouTube videos to my tablet while in the shuttle.
Solo travelers
I loved having the Tep with me on a girl's trip to Boston last year. Since my Canadian phone service didn't work in Boston, it was nice to know that I was always connected with the Tep and everyone in the group used it as well.
People who don't like to get lost!
When we travel, we find ourselves checking local transit maps and Google maps constantly. We often preload the places we're going to be while on WiFi but that doesn't help when we need to do some research on the go. It's nice to have our Tep with us so that information's always at our fingertips if we need it.
We actually used our Tep this Spring in Florida while we were waiting to find out if our AirBnB rental came through and then while driving to it. Since we had it anyway, the kids streamed Netflix from the back seat while we did the 3 hour drive from Fort Lauderdale up to Orlando.
Tep for Pokemon Go lovers!
My kids figured out pretty quickly that the Tep 4g is the perfect thing for playing Pokemon Go around town. Every so often, I pull out our little Tep, we all connect, and we head out for an afternoon catching Pokemon. Because it's a day to day type of device (once you connect you get a full 24 hours of use), it's a small cost for a few hours of family enjoyment and it allows our kids to not need their own data plan.
WiFi hotspot rental in Europe
What's the best mobile hotspot device for international travel?
Well, we haven't tried every mobile hotspot device, so we can't say for sure which is the very best. That said, the Tep 4G has served us very well in three continents, and there are plenty of great reviews for the Tep 4G service in Europe.
How to rent Tep and more
Want 10% off? Use our link to Tep Wireless and enter barefootnomad where it asks for the Discount Coupon.
If you have more questions, just ask us below (we're happy to help if we can) or head on over to the Tep website.
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Paris Conservatory Jazz Session
The Beach Club Jazz Session
The Paris Conservatory will perform at The Beach Club the evening of Halloween on Tuesday, October 31 at 9pm. Enjoy a very special evening of live music and Sancocho at The Beach Club (regular menu still available). This event inaugurates the weeklong activity of culture along the north coast when the Jazz Festival comes to our area November 1-5, 2017.
The Sancocho special will be available for $10 USD, no cover charge.
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Spring Vacation in the Dominican Republic
Sea Horse Ranch is offering a travel special on villa rentals for your Spring vacation in the Dominican Republic (*from March 1 -31, 2018). Reserve your spring luxury getaway for four nights and receive the fifth night free. Put your savings toward splurging on other indulgences like our in-villa spa services, private chef, nannies for children and custom curated day-trips and excursions, perfect for the whole family.
Enjoy Spring vacation at Sea Horse Ranch, where all villas have their own private pool and tropical gardens, range from three to six bedrooms with en-suite bath, have modern, fully appointed kitchens and living areas with media centers, and enjoy privacy, tranquility, and comfort at our luxury, oceanfront resort.
Guests of Sea Horse Ranch are welcome to enjoy the resort's fine amenities which include a Tennis Center with five clay courts, our oceanfront swimming pools, and an Equestrian Center with professional staff and impeccably cared for Thoroughbreds, Paso Finos and more, with miles of oceanfront bridal paths, perfect for your horseback ride along the beach.
Our concierge team will arrange reservations for you at the many outstanding international restaurants in the area. Private chef services are also available.
The touristic areas of Cabarete and Sosua provide a perfect playground for a fun-filled Spring Break with the multiple beaches, water sports, hiking, biking, golf and spas to choose from. To see more of what the area has to offer, watch the video for the spectacular sights of Sosua and Cabarete, the top resort towns on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic.
Come and enjoy an amazing getaway, please contact us for more information.
*Please note this promotion is not valid with any other special offers.
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The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
FEDUJAZZ, Constitutional Weekend Fun, and The Lineup
The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival is a fun time in Cabarete and falls on Constitution Day weekend. Set around the country, it's one of the biggest cultural events in the Caribbean. We'll tell you about how Jazz Fest gives back to our local community, the vibe in Cabarete, and all the details for this years lineup.
FEDUJAZZ – Educational Foundation for Jazzfest
A Dominican student entering the public education system has less than a 10% chance of graduating from high school (United Nations [UN], 2005). Research has shown that children and adolescents are stimulated to improve their education and learning aptitude through music. Studies have proven that children who study a musical instrument are more likely to excel in their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education."
Cabarete Is The Place To Be During Constitution Day Weekend
Our beach transforms into a concert arena for the event. Always scheduled to fall on Constitution Day weekend, the Holiday itself is always observed on a Monday. Hence, a long weekend off work for locals. Long weekends are always busy for Cabarete as we're a favorite vacation spot for Dominicans. Who can blame anyone for loving our beach side restaurants, nightclubs, watersports, and clean crystal blue waters?
Cabarete during Constitution Day weekend is a fun time. This is due to the Jazz Fest and the biggest Surf Competition in Dominican Republic happening at the same time. The Encuentro Surf Classic is a four day event in which surfers come from all over the world for a chance to win big cash prizes. Here is the schedule of the event at a glance:
Visitors come from all over the world for the surf competition, the long weekend, and the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival. In short, Cabarete is the place to be on the first weekend of November.
The Line-Up for the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival 2017
The grand finale of the celebration is on Saturday and Sunday. Cabarete is always the closing location for the Festival that also sets its stage in Santo Domingo, Santiago, Sosua, and Puerto Plata.
The main stage is set up in front of Pomodoro Restaurant. The concert is free and anyone can enjoy it from the beach. To sit in front of the stage you can buy VIP tickets online.
Festival Date, Show Location, Country Dedication
Sunday, October 29, 2017 – Santo Domingo, Plaza España – France
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – Santiago, Centro Leon – Argentina
Thursday, November 2, 2017 – Sosúa, Amphitheatre Hotel Casa Marina – Israel
Friday, November 3, 2017 – Puerto Plata, Independence Park – Brazil
Saturday, November 4, 2017 – Cabarete Beach – United States
Sunday, November 5, 2017 – Cabarete Beach – Puerto Rico, Italy & DR
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The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
FEDUJAZZ, Constitutional Weekend Fun, and The Lineup
The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival is a fun time in Cabarete and falls on Constitution Day weekend. Set around the country, it's one of the biggest cultural events in the Caribbean. We'll tell you about how Jazz Fest gives back to our local community, the vibe in Cabarete, and all the details for this years lineup.
FEDUJAZZ – Educational Foundation for Jazzfest
A Dominican student entering the public education system has less than a 10% chance of graduating from high school (United Nations [UN], 2005). Research has shown that children and adolescents are stimulated to improve their education and learning aptitude through music. Studies have proven that children who study a musical instrument are more likely to excel in their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education."
Cabarete Is The Place To Be During Constitution Day Weekend
Our beach transforms into a concert arena for the event. Always scheduled to fall on Constitution Day weekend, the Holiday itself is always observed on a Monday. Hence, a long weekend off work for locals. Long weekends are always busy for Cabarete as we're a favorite vacation spot for Dominicans. Who can blame anyone for loving our beach side restaurants, nightclubs, watersports, and clean crystal blue waters?
Cabarete during Constitution Day weekend is a fun time. This is due to the Jazz Fest and the biggest Surf Competition in Dominican Republic happening at the same time. The Encuentro Surf Classic is a four day event in which surfers come from all over the world for a chance to win big cash prizes. Here is the schedule of the event at a glance:
Visitors come from all over the world for the surf competition, the long weekend, and the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival. In short, Cabarete is the place to be on the first weekend of November.
The Line-Up for the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival 2017
The grand finale of the celebration is on Saturday and Sunday. Cabarete is always the closing location for the Festival that also sets its stage in Santo Domingo, Santiago, Sosua, and Puerto Plata.
The main stage is set up in front of Pomodoro Restaurant. The concert is free and anyone can enjoy it from the beach. To sit in front of the stage you can buy VIP tickets online.
Festival Date, Show Location, Country Dedication
Sunday, October 29, 2017 – Santo Domingo, Plaza España – France
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – Santiago, Centro Leon – Argentina
Thursday, November 2, 2017 – Sosúa, Amphitheatre Hotel Casa Marina – Israel
Friday, November 3, 2017 – Puerto Plata, Independence Park – Brazil
Saturday, November 4, 2017 – Cabarete Beach – United States
Sunday, November 5, 2017 – Cabarete Beach – Puerto Rico, Italy & DR
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Cabarete has changed out of all recognition from the sleepy fishing hamlet that it used to be only a generation ago. Where once there were nets hanging out to dry on the beach there are now hordes of kite surfers out to enjoy the steady breeze and some of the best ways in the Dominican Republic. They join surfers and lovers of the pristine sands and crystal clear water to have fun in the sun.
One of the most wonderful beaches for those with a love of kite surfing is the aptly names Kite Beach.
Kite beach might get a little crowded on the days when the wind is just perfect, but there's always room for anyone from novice to professional and everyone is in it for the fun. A friendly vibe and people who are always willing to lend a hand to even the newcomer make this one of the most welcoming kite surfing beaches in the world.
If you're in the mood for a dip in the ocean this is not the beach for you. The sheer number of kite surfers makes the danger of simply being run over by a high speed kite aficionado simply to great – but if you're into kites this is the place to be.
after hours satisfaction is also guaranteed by the large number of restaurants and other attractions that are within easy reach of Kite Beach.
Seeing as the beach is under two miles from the center of Cabarete any kite surfer is spoiled for choice when it comes time to leave the water and seek alternative forms of entertainment.
For instance if you don't feel like mingling with the masses take a trip to Wineyard, the first wine shop that has been opened in Cabarete. You can also pick up some tasty snack that will pair perfectly with the wine from Australia, New Zealand and South America –
However, if you want to do something which involves interacting with the rest of the kite surfing community who have gathered in the town then you would do well to head towards Gordito's Fresh Mex where you will have access to some of the freshest and most tasty Tex Mex seafood that can be found anywhere on the planet. Great value for money and a fantastic atmosphere make this an eating experience that simply cannot be missed. You simply must try the fish tacos – they are absolutely divine.
There are also numerous opportunities for late night fun in Cabarete. Whatever blows your hair back. You can join in the fun at a pool hall, sing karaoke or dance the night away. This is a town where a days kite surfing can be following by a night of absolute fun with like minded lovers of wind and sea. However – be mindful that your late nights, no matter how much fun are going to cut into your real reason for being in the town – the magnificent surf and pumping wind. You've been warned, Kite Beach awaits.
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Whether you're throwing the kids in the minivan and heading out to see the Grand Canyon, or jumping on a jet and heading to Paris for some croissants and a tour of the Eiffel Tower, the truth is, it can cost a lot more when you travel with kids.
Before we traveled with our kids, we just had to worry about airfare for the two of us, and hotel rooms that would fit a couple. Today, our airfare costs are now times four instead of two and while we're gone, we also need more room for the kids to sleep. Plus, we need more reliable access to laundry since kids are messy.
In hot countries, we also find that the kids are a lot more susceptible to extreme heat and humidity, so we often use air conditioning to keep them happy and comfortable. All of that adds up to spending more on family trips than when traveling as a couple.
Despite the extra cost and logistics, we love to travel with our kids, and we've traveled with them to every continent except Antarctica.
No, we definitely didn't win the lottery, and we don't have a huge trust fund. We can travel with our kids because we've discovered ways to save money on family vacations that lets our dollar go farther and last longer.
So whether you're staying someplace for a day or a week, here are some tips for saving money when traveling with kids.
Stay Longer
Yikes, that doesn't seem to make sense, now does it?
However, we've found that that the longer a trip lasts, the lower the per day cost.
The reason for this is simple. When you have more time, you have time to do things differently. Instead of renting a car or taking expensive tours, you can can jump on a bus and see something on your own. You can slow your schedule down to see what you want to see, exactly how you want to see it.
Bonus: Longer vacation.
Con: Figuring out a way to get extra time off work and potential lost income (though you'd be surprised how much time you can get if you ask and make sure it's not your companies busiest time of the year).
Travel Farther
We realized long ago that there's a cost to living no matter where you hang your hat at night. It's just that there are many places where you can live much cheaper than in North America.
So while it might be tempting to jump in the car and tour a few States or Provinces over, jumping on a plane and heading someplace different might end up costing you less. This is especially true if you do some of your own cooking while you travel.
Bonus: Wine in Southern Europe is $2 a bottle
Con: Getting out of your comfort zone (but maybe this is actually a plus!)
Eat in
Now eating in on holiday doesn't sound appealing, but the reality of eating out with kids everyday for a week or two is enough to deter even the hardiest of family traveler.
Let's face it, kids can be temperamental and fussy at times, and making sure they're always on their best behavior can get tiring awfully quickly. I wish I could say our kids ate everything we set in front of them, but that's not the case. We have days where the kids both turn up their noses if the mac and cheese is simply the wrong consistency.
My suggestion? Eat breakfast in your room before heading out and eat every third supper in. Keep it simple, with a bowl of cereal and fruit for breakfast and make your simplest (yet favorite) supper. The kids will enjoy the comfort of home and you still get to eat out most nights on your trip.
There's one surprising bonus to this – you get to shop at your destination. It can be a lot of fun to browse markets and find new foods and products all over the world!
Bonus: The kids will have more energy for the day if they can eat and then play while you get the day's activities ready.
Con: You have to buy groceries and cook (though we love browsing in different grocery stores around the world since it gives us a great understanding of popular dishes and eating styles).
Snack time
It doesn't matter if they're two or ten, kids have smaller stomachs and need to eat more often than adults. Instead of wasting the entire family's time and money in a restaurant, pack snacks for on the go.
Whether that means cutting up some local fruit to take with you, or a couple of packages of Handi-Snacks or squeeze applesauce packages, it's up to you. The reality is that no one wants to deal with a hangry child, at home or on vacation, so take something with you whenever you go.
Bonus: Not having to stand in long lines for things you can buy at the corner store for a fraction of the price.
Con: Snack prep time (however checking out local fruit and snacks can be an adventure in itself).
Bundle and save
Just like shopping in bulk saves you money, buying attraction passes all at once can save a lot as well.
I'd love to say that we practice this ourselves, but we find that we travel too last minute, and like to leave our options open most of the time. That said, using multi-passes and city cards can save you a lot of money if you plan on visiting a lot of attractions.
Using a company that offers city tourist passes for multiple places all on one card not only saves you from standing in long lines (especially in summer) but if you're an energetic family it allows you to save tons while getting to see some of the best sites a city offers. We like GoCity Cards and CityPASS cards, as they cover a lot of European and North American cities.
You can see GoCity passes here.
Bonus: Families can split up and visit different attractions depending on what their interests are.
Con: If you don't visit enough attractions, these multi-passes aren't a great value (though it does force you to get out and see more).
Family Discounts
Does your family size make the Brady Bunch look small? If so, many major attractions around the world have deals for large families.
We usually find that our family of four doesn't get much of a deal, but if you have five or more in your family then the savings can add up quickly. If you're a group of eight or 10 you can usually get group rates (sometimes even on airfare!) so if you're traveling with another big family it's worth looking into group savings.
Bonus: Renting a limousine or van for a big group is often cheaper than taking a bus.
Con: The logistics of group travel can be a challenge (though you might get to ride around in a limo!)
Kids stay or eat for free
This is one of our favorite discount tips for travel with kids!
Some parents don't know that most hotels, even all-inclusive hotels, don't charge for kids under 12. Sure, you might need to pay for their flights if you're going somewhere far, but once you're there, the kids may not cost you a dime. The same goes for restaurants, lots of restaurants offer free food for toddlers and even small children.
Bonus: Most resorts offer free kids clubs during the day that will occupy your kids while you relax by the pool and drink margaritas.
Con: Kids over 12 often don't qualify. Our oldest just turned 12, and we're feeling the pinch a bit (though he can now babysit so that's a plus).
Rent a house
Sure, an all inclusive down in Cabo might sound divine, but you can likely stay twice as long if you stay in an Airbnb or VRBO house or condo.
You might have to do a little more cooking, but with the money you save you can hit some of the nicer restaurants. You'll also have more space for a little extra privacy than a hotel room would offer and there will be more areas for the family to spread out so when you're tired from your long day of adventures, everyone gets their own space to relax.
Bonus: You can even do your own laundry.
Con: You can do your own laundry (though at least you can rest assured it will come back and be in one piece when it's done).
Kids fly free before age two
Want to sit on the beach in Bali or go visit family on the other side of the country, but the thought of three airplane tickets leaves you in a cold sweat?
If you have a child under age two, there's good news, as nearly every airline offers free flights to kids under age two. Sure, they have to sit on your lap for the entire duration but chances are, at that age they're going to anyway.
Bonus: Strollers and car seats aren't included in your baggage restrictions.
Con: You'll have a wiggly kid in your seat for the flight (though that might make your neighbor move to another seat giving you and your family the entire row).
Free museum days
Want to go check out the Gugenheim museum, but know your kids won't last an hour?
The good news is that a lot of museums around the world, like Madrid Spain, have free museum days. Sure, they can be a little busy, but with that extra bit of saved cash you can afford that extra large mocha cappuccino. Just make sure you don't take it into the museum, they frown on that.
Bonus: There are usually more kids on free days so if yours are a little hyper they'll fit right in with the rest.
Con: Museum time with the kids (though there are some great children museums out there too).
Extra carry-ons
With the abundance of low cost airlines out there, you can save a pretty penny by sticking to a budget airline. Unfortunately, that low cost can get quickly eaten up if you have to pay for every bag you carry.
The good news is that every person, regardless of size, gets the same luggage allowance. That means that with many airlines, even budget airlines, your three year old is allowed a full size carry-on and a personal item. So instead of packing one massive bag for everyone, split your stuff up with a bag for each of you and get the kids to carry little backpacks with a few of their stuffies or toys so you don't have to.
Don't think you can manage carry-on only? Check out our post on how we travel carry-on only for a family of four.
Bonus: Smaller bags are lighter to carry, easier to throw in a trunk or boot and make looking for your kids socks much easier.
Con: If your kids are little, you'll need to manage more little suitcases (though they will be lighter than a massive one and kids love pushing rolling suitcases around).
Bonus miles
Whether you generally fly with one airline or many, most companies won't let you use your reward number for your kids flights.
It might sound like more work than you want to do, but if you fly with one airline more than the rest it makes sense to sign up each person in your family so they can start earning miles. Some miles can be spent on things like lounge passes and even on plane refreshments so they won't go to waste.
Bonus: A lot of companies use the membership number to prefill your flight information when you go to book so you won't need to enter everyone's info every time you book a flight.
Con: The hassle of applying for, and managing, multiple rewards cards (sorry, no upside to this, it sucks but it's worth it).
Bring your own car seats
This may sound like a no brainer, but if you're flying somewhere and planning to rent a car once you're there, you can save money by bringing your own child seat.
Car rental places often charge $7 to $15 a day for car seat rentals, so you can save a bundle if you're renting for a while.
Bonus: You're guaranteed to have a good seat if you bring your own.
Con: You need to lug the seat on the plane and to your hotel (though you can use some car seats in the plane to make the kids more comfortable).
Travel off-peak times
Yes, winter break, summer holidays and spring break make the most sense to take the kids on a cross country trip, however everyone else is also doing it. What that means is that prices are jacked way up, availability is limited, and you'll face lineups everywhere you go.
Instead, go a week before or a week after the holidays. You'll get the same weather and the same experience, but with a fraction of the people and a fraction of the price. If you can, book travel before and after peak times.
Bonus: It's easier to book time off from work in the shoulder seasons and you might be eligible to get double time if you're the only one working over the holidays to help pay for the trip.
Con: You may have to pull the kids out of school for a few days.
Do you have any tips for saving money on a family vacation? Let us know!
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If you visit the Dominican Republic then Cabarete should certainly be on your list of places to enjoy. Not only is this a haven for those in the surfing community – but it is also a place where kite flying and kite surfing takes top awards for the greatest outdoor experience in the country.
If you want to visit this part of the Dominican Republic and you are into extreme sports such as kite surfing there can only be one choice when it comes to accommodation – the Extreme Hotel.
This is where the best and brightest of the kite surfing community gathering in a great place to enjoy the company of others who enjoy this high adrenaline sport and the sheer beauty of this wonderful area of the Dominican Republic.
eXtreme Hotel Cabarete
5 km 10.5, Cabarete 57000, Dominican Republic
Head southeast on Route 5
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The Extreme Hotel is much more petite than some of the larger urban resorts – but that only adds to its appeal. This 20 room hotel is tailored to a very specific clientele – those who enjoy not only the adrenaline of the kite surfing lifestyle, but those who also want to find a place that is eco friendly and where management makes every effort to ensure that their mark on the planet is a s small as possible.
But that does not mean that the hotel does not boast some of the best facilities in the region. For those who want to unwind after a long day on the water there is the solar powered pool where tired muscles can relax and the body is prepared for another day out on the surf.
Getting into bed is a stress free option for those who have the health of the planet in mind. this is the only hotel in the region that is powered by the sun. The Extreme Hotel is completely solar powered which gives those with a eco friendly attitude a cause for celebration.
The attitude towards the environment does not mean that you will be without the modern conveniences – the hotel has three wireless Internet zones where guests can stay in contact with the rest of the world and post those all important images of the fun that they are having on the coast.
There is also a complete fitness zone to keep those who want to enjoy the outdoor life in tip top shape even when the wind and surf are not running their way. Guests can also enjoy yoga instruction to keep both mind and body in shape and in alignment.
For those who want to enjoy the best cuisine Casa Mami eXtreme is there to provide farm fresh meals in a setting that is both relaxed and welcoming. And with a setting that is at the waters edge there is no reason to start missing the attraction of the ocean – it's only steps away. You can have your entree and take a trip onto the sands to stir up an appetite for dessert – and plan you next day on the beach and the waves.
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The Dominican Republic is known for it s natural beauty and the friendliness of the its citizens – however it is sometimes easy to get lost in the myriad of different offers as far as accommodation is concerned. Far too often are visitors lured into the blandness of an international resort experience when they could have the opportunity to enjoy the hospitality and comfort of a small and intimate resort where both nature and welcoming locals are the focus – rather than bland resort offerings.
Visitors to Cabarete in the Dominican Republic do have a choice – and for many that choice has led them to the Natura Cabana location.
here they will find ten bungalows built from stone and wood in keeping with the resorts commitment to eco friendly accommodation. These chalets are charmingly furnished – and although they do not feature air conditioning it is a small price to pay for the sheer beauty of the natural environment which surrounds them.
You will be hosted by Soledad "Lole" Sumar and her four daughters who all like like they should be gracing a fashion shoot somewhere. They are incredibly welcoming and their attitude contributes to what makes Natura Cabana such a welcome escape from the prepackaged offerings of larger resorts.
One thing that is immediately apparent is that you are only yards from the beach. The sounds of the surf will lull you to sleep in the evenings, while the songs of birds will greet you in the mornings. This is as close to paradise as you will ever come.
Enjoy the images of Buddha that accompany you as you wander the pebble paths of the small and intimate resort on the way down to the beach where you will be joined bu other guests and possibly a local dog or two who are keen to join in the fun – locals as well will be there, not selling things and pressuring, but just there to enjoy the ambiance of calm and serenity that surrounds this magical place.
As you wander past the organic garden that fuels the restaurant on the premises you will wonder why you had ever considered the option of a tourist resort run by a large chain. This is as authentic experience of hospitality that you will ever encounter. If you are in the Dominican Republic you owe it to yourself to spend a few nights here.
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Our Best Holiday Travel Tips and Hacks
This article is in partnership with KAYAK. As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own.
Holiday travel can be tough. Not only are there more people in the air, on the roads, and in hotels all around the world, but prices also tend to skyrocket during the holidays.
To help ease the pain of holiday travel, we've partnered with the world's leading travel search engine KAYAK to showcase some of our best holiday travel tips and hacks to make holiday travel easier.
First as a couple, and now as a family of four, Charles and I have travelled together since 2002. In those 15 years, we've managed to learn a few things about holiday travel. Some were tougher lessons than others.
Sometimes, we're the ones who've made the mistake, like the time we were stuck in a small Thai town for 3 days because we forgot to check if local transportation shut down for the holidays. Other times, we've learned from the mistakes of our Barefoot Nomad community, as well as friends and family. Either way, those mistakes have taught us plenty.
Here are our best, hard-learned travel hacks and tips for holiday travel to help you save money and travel more smoothly this holiday season.
Don't wrap gifts before you fly
We've been guilty of this one. Wrapping gifts before your flight sounds like a great way to save time when you're flying, right? Unfortunately, no. Airport security can ask you to unwrap gifts to see inside, meaning you may have to wrap them twice. We've also found that gifts often get little tears and rips in transit, anyway.
Instead of pre-wrapping our gifts, we now bring tape and wrapping paper and child safe scissors for this reason. Gift bags are also a great solution, as you can easily pop the gifts into the bags at your destination.
Even better, consider shipping your presents to your destination ahead of time. You can also have presents shipped directly to relatives through Amazon as a gift. Just be sure to tell your recipients not to open them before you get there!
Sign up for price alerts
Price alerts have saved us a lot of money over the years. Last year, we needed to fly over the Christmas Holidays in late December from Calgary to Cancun, Mexico. You could have knocked me down with a feather when I first saw the high prices. Even worse, almost all of the flights had a long connection somewhere in the USA. Luckily, we had over a month to find a better price, so I set up a flight alert.
Boom! A few days later I got a flight alert saying that there was a sale on direct flights on one of our favorite Canadian airlines. Taking two minutes to set up a flight alert saved us hundreds of dollars, and also a lot of time.
You can set a Price Alert on KAYAK to get customized alerts to your email Inbox. You can even get alerts for hotel price changes as well as flights! That way, if your flight or hotel price drops, you'll get an email letting you know right away.
Take advantage of cancellation policies
We've rarely seen this tip anywhere else, but it could save you a lot of money.
Book in advance to lock in a good price, but make sure that your hotel or flight has a clear, no cost cancellation policy. Then, mark the last day you can cancel by on your calendar, and set a reminder for a day or two before.
If your plans change, or if you find a better deal before the cancellation date, you can cancel without penalty. If your plans don't change, you'll have grabbed a good early booking discount.
Stay flexible
It's hard to have a lot of flexibility during the holidays, but if you can use an alternative airport, or fly on alternative days, you can save a lot of money.
Even managing to move your flight or hotel reservation a day or two can be a big money saver.
Here's how to get flexible dates on your flight searches. When you search for airfare on KAYAK, enter your travel dates and use the Flex Search feature by adjusting the depart and return options from the dropdown box. This shows you how much money you can save by showing up to three flexible arrival or departure days.
Here's an example of how much you can save using Flexible Dates. We searched for a flight from Vancouver to Toronto over the holiday season at the end of December. We used the Flexible Dates feature on KAYAK, giving us three days flexibility for either departure or arrival dates.
The most expensive flight was $973 from December 22 to December 30. With a little flexibility, we found a flight for $630 from December 20 to December 29. That's a savings of $343 a ticket! Even better, the cheaper flight was a non-stop flight with Air Canada.
As a family, we book four tickets, so the Flexible Dates we found on KAYAK could have saved us a whopping $1,372 ($343 per ticket times four)!
Consider Christmas in early December
Even if you're incredibly flexible on dates, travel during holiday peak season costs more, and attractions are almost guaranteed to be more crowded.
If you can reschedule your trip, consider travelling during low season. Not only do prices drop, there are also fewer people around, and you'll have a better choice of accommodation.
Be prepared for delays
Unfortunately, since the holidays often bring poor winter weather and busier airports, delays become more common. You may end up having an extended wait at your gate, or even a delayed flight.
Be prepared by having a movie on your phone or laptop (Netflix now lets you download many shows for offline mode!) in case airport WiFi is overwhelmed or spotty.
Strongly consider buying trip cancellation and interruption insurance that covers you for itinerary changes or cancellations.
Choose alternative airports
Want to save even more money or get a more direct flight?
When selecting your destination on KAYAK.com, check the little box that reads Nearby Airports at the top of the drop down menu. You'll automatically see results for airports close to your original choice, which can help you snag a flight with a chance of fewer connections or at a better price. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are perfect examples of this. We've saved hundreds per ticket by flying into one airport and departing from the other.
We've also saved by flying into one place and renting a car and driving down to another. The nice part is that we've often incorporated the drive into the journey. Like the time we flew into Las Vegas, stayed for a few nights then rented a car and drove to Arizona to visit family. Not only did we get to check out Hoover Dam but we also had the opportunity to see the Grand Canyon and the picturesque town of Sedona. The nicest part was that we saved so much on our tickets by flying into Las Vegas that it paid for the cost of our rental car and a few nights in a hotel.
For Canadian flights, depart from the USA instead
For Canadian departures or arrivals, you can save a fair bit of money choosing an alternative airport at a border city in the United States. It's common practice for Canadians to do this, but it's not common practice for other nationalities flying into Canada.
You'll need to drive, or grab a bus or taxi from Canada, but you can save a lot of money. We did this for a trip to Oahu, Hawaii back in 2012, choosing to depart from Bellingham, Washington instead of Vancouver, Canada (the cities are 56 miles or 89 km apart). We saved hundreds of dollars on that flight, plus we got a better direct flight, and had a chance to do some shopping in Bellingham on the way back.
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Book two one-way flights
Surprisingly, booking two one way flights with different airlines can save money over a round trip ticket with the same airline. At KAYAK, they call these Hacker fares, and they can get you more affordable fares, and better flights.
Fly on the actual holiday
We've found some smoking hot airfare deals by being willing to travel on Christmas Day and even New Year's Day.
Since most flyers want to be at their destination early, tickets for flying on the actual holiday are often more affordable. We've flown on Christmas day and New Year's Day several times over the years when trying to see both sides of our family during the holiday break and have found it to be one the quietest times to fly. As a bonus, companies often include holiday perks like special snacks and holiday themed meals. We even had the president of Canadian airline Westjet join us on our December 31st flight to wish the passengers Happy New Year!
Ready to book?
Start your travel planning at KAYAK.com, and try out some of these hacks.
Want to share your best hacks? Hit up social media with the hashtag #KAYAKTravelHacker!
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The Dodge Challenger is one of the most beloved muscle cars from the Golden Age of American performance. It looked great, had racing pedigree, and could be optioned with everything from a thrifty slant-six to a fire-breathing Hemi V8. But there's another reason why the Challenger looms large in our collective automotive imagination: It died
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History repeats itself. The College Board, which controls much of the curriculum in American high schools through Advanced Placement (AP) courses that can earn college credit, continues its game of leaning as far left as it can before criticism from scholars and parents pulls it back from the brink. In our last episode, the College Board responded to the uproar over its leftist revised AP U.S. History (APUSH) framework by issuing a new framework that incorporated some of the critiques but retained much of the problematic structure. Now it's doing the same with AP European History. The College Board issued its highly revisionist APUSH framework in 2014. It presented American history as a dark, depressing story of conflict and oppression. After months of protests by scholars, state legislators and education officials, and parents, the College Board finally withdrew the framework and replaced it with one less overtly biased (although commentator Stanley Kurtz noted that problems remained, including retention of the slanted textbooks and teacher training). But the controversy receded from public view.
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Requirements are, with no doubts, the main source of re-work in both software and systems intensive projects. This webinar introduces these sources of problems and misunderstanding, and provides a set of basic tricks and techniques to overcome the problems and provide error-free requirements specifications to properly set the roots of successful projects. All these basic aspects of requirements quality will be covered using a default installation of the tools VERIFICATION Studio and the Rich Authoring Tool.
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We recently started using The Clever Dripper in our home, and it's been fantastic! Part of what makes it great is that you can steep your grinds within the cone itself, courtesy of a built-in valve that only releases coffee once you place the filter on top of your cup.
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Cow Hollow Quilts and Collectibles ~Antique Quilts and unusual antique finds
About Cow Hollow Quilts & Collectibles
Our Service PledgeHave fun wandering through this living Estate Sale!
Shipments will be priority mail usually the day of or the day after the sale.
I'm easy to deal with and value your input and business.
About UsCow Hollow Quilts & Collectibles is an on-going estate sale, mine and consignors'. After a lifetime spent hunting / gathering interesting items, it's now your turn to do the same ---here
Have fun looking and remember that it's my and the Ruby Lane policy that any purchases can be returned. If listing errors occur, return postage will refunded.. This doesn't happen very often but I want you to know that if it does you will not be hassled.
Antiques, Quilts, Jewelry, baskets, furniture..... ~ Sterling & Coin Silver
Get in touch if you're on the lookout for certain objects or antique quilts in a particular pattern. They could very well be right here in the attic, cellar, or spare-room!
Welcome and please write with any questions.
Have fun!
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A homecoming sash is a special garment for a very special homecoming event. With its unique purpose to the wearer, it is necessary that it is made to be very special. However, this does not mean that it must always be created by professionals. With a good guide, you can come up with a homecoming sash that is at par with the professionally made ones.
Though it will be easy to request a professional to make your very own sash, this will turn out to be expensive. Hence, it is a better and more affordable option to do the project yourself. This is not to mention yet that doing this project by your own can open ways to unique customization of the sash. To guide you into creating your own sash, take a look at these easy steps:
Finishing this kind of homecoming sash project will make you ready for any kind of activity that is waiting for you. If you make sure that these steps are followed closely, your homecoming sash project will be comparable to those made by professionals. Plus, you have come up with a cheap and unique sash for yourself.
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Whitch word is mispelled in this sentence?
Did you smile at that question? It's an easy one, but so many words are easily overlooked for the correct spelling, especially "misspelled".
By: Monica Lee
6 Min Quiz
Are you the kind of person who will look at a menu and find the spelling mistakes, or glance at a newspaper article, or a report and see the errors? Your eye is simply drawn to those annoying misspellings -- so much so, you can't see anything besides the mistake itself. It's so glaring! That's why this quiz will be a quick one for you. At a glance you'll spot the problem words. Sure, we mix it up and make some questions more difficult than others. But who doesn't love a challenge? That's why we'll throw in a homonym or two, some possessive pronouns that shouldn't be there, and other devious devices to make it more stimulating than a mere spelling quiz. We want you to use your eagle eyes on this test.
Go on, show how you put your super powers to use for good, and not evil. There will be no "Kids Kartoons" in your world! Plus, it will feel good to flex your eye muscles to spot the misspelling. When you do, you'll find out if you need to keep exercising your abilities or can rest at the top of the spelling bee hill. We're sure you'll dominate. Or is it domineate? No worries, you'll make sure it's spelled accurately.
Did you smile at that question? It's an easy one, but so many words are easily overlooked for the correct spelling, especially "misspelled".
The correct spelling is "accommodations". Remember to accommodate more people, you need more letters like a double "c" and double "m".
"Atheist" and "ulterior" are two words which are commonly misspelled.
Some words are just easy to misspell. Rhino is one of them.
Commitment is spelled incorrectly most often due to the differences in spelling when different tenses are used. For example, these are all correct spellings: committed, committing, and committee.
It's not a true agreement if the word "consensus" is spelled incorrectly.
The New American Heritage Dictionary does not allow the variant "nickle", although the Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary does. However, it's best to use "nickel" to ensure correct spelling in ALL instances.
Here's the correct spelling: "Getting a copyright was dependent on when the government patent expired."
Here's the corrected sentence: "After the brain hemorrhage, good hygiene and the correct dosage of drugs was crucial."
It takes perseverance in memorization to get this one right!
Sometimes it's hard to spot misspellings when the misspelled word does not register in spellcheck. "Reveled" is spelled correctly, however the word should be "revealed" according to the context of the sentence.
"All ready" as two words means "prepared" which is NOT the correct usage in the above sentence. The correct usage is "already" which means "previously or prior to" .
It's amazing that no matter how prevalent coffee shops are in the U.S., most people spell espresso incorrectly.
It hurts when someone misspells an educational institution. Here's the correct spelling: "His fascist leanings caused a protest at the university."
If it's hard to pronounce, it usually is even harder to spell!
Here is the correct spelling: The swaying fluorescent lightbulb revealed that the monastery was in dire straits."
Now that spell check has entered our lives, not JUST Millennials need it. Here's the corrected sentence: Millennials today need spell check for words like mischievous, and Caucasian.
Always use "regardless" as opposed to "irregardless". "Regardless" already means "without regard." The -ir prefix is redundant.
Are some of these common misspellings making you cringe? Here, feel better with the corrected sentence: "The harassment stopped once they got to the cemetery."
It's a weird word to look at, and to spell it just remember there's a double "u" in it because YOU have to add yourself to the vacuum to make it work.
It's not easy to be a vegetarian, especially if you love bacon.
Rest your eyes, this sentence is correct as is.
It's a homonym. Sometimes, those can be the hardest to catch when you're looking for common misspellings. ("Fortey" doesn't count here because it's an example.)
You could be talking about a law or an outdated method. Superseded means to replace something older, less effective or less important.
In this sentence, "steeling" should be spelled as "stealing" and bracelet is spelled incorrectly.
If you have a good eye you caught "interesting" and "judge" as being incorrectly spelled.
It's hard when you're looking for spelling mistakes and suddently don't find them. (If you just caught "suddenly" in the prior sentence, we hope you feel better now.)
The strategy is to get the answer correct at a glance, and not use the hints to get the correct answer.
It's easy for this one to slip by when it's a homonym, "hole" versus "whole".
Preceding is similar to the word "previous". Use preceding to describe a thing or event that comes before something else.
If you got caught up on the homonym here's an easy way to remember. Immoral has an 'I' in it -- I can do something which is not moral. Amoral means not concerned with morality.
From word usage to homonyms and misspellings, this sentence has them all. Here is the corrected sentence: "A lot of people make this mistake, but that doesn't make it right, it's still necessary to correct."
In the above sentence "It" is in a possessive form plus there are other corrections. Here is the sentence properly spelled: "It's her scarf so no one else better claim it."
If you spell "noticeable" and "occurred" correctly, this sentence is perfect.
You would use "anyone" (one word) to refer to any person at all, not a particular person. So the corrected sentence is: "Medical-based words, like ophthalmologist, can be hard for anyone to spell."
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ICE Totally Gaming 2017 - London26.01.2017
From 7th to 9th February, one of the most important event in gaming world, ICE Totally Gaming re-opens its doors and we will be there exhibiting, as it has been for the past 20 years.
N2-120 is the brand new stand where we will be glad to welcome you; we call it brand new as we have completely renovated both the concept and the graphics, to better welcome and guide you discovering all our latest news. Among them, there are the brand new line of Illuminated Push-buttons MY – Parabolic Halo, the two latest Cross-Changers designed Nismo CC and Leonardo CC and the new Counting unit Aventador you can find within them, that has been specifically designed to eliminate routine maintenance.
Our Staff will be at Your disposal also to show you all the new functionalities of ARGO, the Internet portal for remote control of all Alberici Money Changers and Cross-Changers that we have entirely renovated, along with the Alberici ARGO App.
So schedule a meeting at ICE with our Staff by clicking HERE
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Singapore: Logic and Reasoning in Daily Life
December 19, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm +08
Logic and Reasoning in Daily Life
A talk by Venerable Thubten Chodron
How do we know when we're making decisions based on reason, or being driven by irrational judgments? Can we actually believe everything that we think? Ven. Thubten Chodron shows how to apply Tibetan Buddhist teachings on logic and reasoning to our everyday thought processes, to help us to make decisions that are beneficial for ourselves and others in the long-term.
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Serve a cup of our Chocolate Caramel Decaf in place of or alongside any decadent dessert. We have combined these two rich and sweet flavors with our fine decaf Arabica coffee to create a delightfully aromatic and tasty cup. Sweet milk chocolate, just like creamy caramel, is a natural choice for a coffee flavor as they both compliment the natural chocolaty undertones of the bean (and we think this coffee goes great with good vanilla bean ice cream!).
Did you know?
Several countries that are among the top producers of chocolate, including Indonesia, Brazil and Colombia, are also among the top growers of coffee.
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Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium (CCAC) facilitates a dynamic community of cultural administrators and visitors with disabilities striving to advance accessibility and inclusion across the Chicago region's vast cultural spaces.
CCAC is 501(c)(3) nonprofit run solely by volunteers.
2016: Lifeline Theatre awarded CCAC and its co-chairs the Raymond R. Snyder Commitment to the Arts Award.
2015: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts awarded CCAC the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Emerging Leader award.
Above photo: Fifteen of Chicago's cultural access administrators holding plaques celebrating CCAC's Kennedy Center LEAD Awardfor Emerging Leaders in August 2015.
Photo by Christopher Zarconi.
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Bringing Chicago together around the intersection of disability and the arts was Christena's main aim as she started CCAC in 2013. Having over a decade of experience in cultural accessibility from the Metropolitan Museum and Lincoln Center, she currently serves as Director of Education at the Evanston Art Center. Thanks to her brother Travis who has Down syndrome, cultural accessibility became her passion as they visited museums and attended plays together. Christena speaks nationally and internationally about cultural accessibility, especially the importance of establishing a local access knowledge network in one's own community. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. in Art History and French, and received her M.A. in Arts Administration from NYU. Childhood Museum Memory: My fourth grade class studied From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, which involves two kids running away from home and living in the Metropolitan Museum. Our class slept over at our city's art museum (Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum). It was magical to live like the characters in the book for a night!
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Risa is a Program Manager at The Chicago Community Trust. Previously she was the Program Coordinator for the 2015 yearlong ADA 25 Chicago initiative. In her current role as Program Manager, she works with the Disabilities Fund at CCT and with ADA 25 Advancing Leadership. Her work includes developing ways to incorporate full inclusion into all operations throughout CCT. Risa was a Founding Steering Committee Member in 2013 prior to co-leading the Steering Committee as a Co-Chair beginning in 2017. Memorable Cultural Experience: I had to be about seven or eight years old and my parents took me and my brother (who's three years younger) to Madison Square Garden to see Crosby Still Nash and Young. I remember thinking that it was so cool and weird at the same time watching all these hippies and former hippies rock out all night (way past my bedtime). That didn't stop me from standing on the chair and rocking out as well – minus the lighter and other hippy equipment, of course.
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Anna is the Director of Retail and Events at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois where she oversees the Special Events, Facility Rental, Food Service, and Retail departments. She has worked in museums in both Chicago and Washington D.C. since 2006 creating memorable and fun experiences for visitors that connect them to the unique story of the organization. Anna has been a CCAC Steering Committee member since 2015. Childhood Museum Memory: Growing up in southern California, my mother took my sister and I to the Madonnari festival every year at the Santa Barbara Mission where dozens of artists used nothing but chalk to create truly stunning works of art on the pavement. Their skill fascinated me – especially when I compared their work to my own sidewalk "masterpieces."
Rachel Arfa (she/her/hers) is a staff attorney and PABSS Project Manager at Equip for Equality, Illinois' governor-designated protection and advocacy agency, whose mission is to advance the human and civil rights of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities in Illinois. Her work focuses on employment discrimination and civil rights cases on behalf of clients with disabilities. As an individual who is profoundly deaf, Rachel has long advocated for equal access in cultural institutions including in museums and live theater. Rachel was a CCAC Founding Steering Committee member, sitting on the Steering Committee since 2013. Memorable Cultural Experience: My second grade teacher designed a semester-long cultural immersion where we studied Japan through a variety of experiences including studying and wearing Japanese clothing, eating Japanese food, making traditional wooden shoes, creating haiku and even spending a day in a Japanese tea room replicated in our classroom. From this experience, I became fascinated by learning about new cultures which led to a lifelong love of travel to explore new places.
Matthew Bivins (he/him/his) is a web and software developer, actor and musician who moved to Chicago in 2008. He and brother Evan focus on designing and developing projects for nonprofits and other organizations for social good, and are responsible for building chicagoculturalaccess.org. Matt provides captioning for the D/deaf and hard of hearing community at Chicago live theaters with his project CaptionPoint, and loves dreaming up ways to help cultural organizations use technology to provide accessibility and inclusivity to patrons. Matt has been a CCAC Steering Committee member since 2017. Memorable Museum Moment: Before living in Chicago, I visited the city with my band and happened to catch an incredible Toulouse Lautrec exhibition at the Art Institute. Inspired, my brother and I went home to Charleston, SC and put together a theater piece that was a collaboration of musicians, writers, dancers, actors, designers, and a shadow puppeteer. On that same memorable day, I asked a beautiful deaf girl to come see the exhibit with me, and she said "yes." A few years later she also said "yes" when I proposed. Merci, Toulouse!
David Carrasquillo (he/him/his) is the Administrative Operations Manager at the Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. He began working in museums as a public programs interpreter when he was 16 as a participant in the Nature Museum's T.E.E.N.S. program. The majority of his 17 years of museum experience has been in various operations roles at Chicago area children, art, history, and science museums. David holds a BA in Museum Operations & Management from DePaul University. David joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Memorable Cultural Experience: Whether it is in Detroit, Michigan or Bali, Indonesia, if there is a zoo or aquarium I will make a point to visit. Favorite moments include seeing a cheetah run at nearly full speed in San Diego, feeding a basket of apples to a hippo in Budapest, and possibly the most special was the opportunity to watch two rescued Hawaiian Monk Seals, a critically endangered species, swim around their enclosure at the Waikiki Aquarium in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Susan A. Friel (she/her/hers) is an educator, artist and lifelong learner who currently manages education and engagement programs for the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Susan's path along the way weaves in, out and around schools, museums and arts organizations across the globe, including the Art Institute of Chicago, Spain, Ethiopia and LA. In 2018 she initiated the first exploration of the Chicago Cultural Center through touch and sound which inspired the installation of a touch gallery and Learning Lab which celebrates all the senses. She is honored to have contributed to the inspirational book that continues to feed her spirit daily - Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit. Susan joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Memorable Museum Memory: I remember falling fast asleep on the cold hard floor of the City Museum of St. Louis after a thrilling day of perusing exhibits that involve crawling, jumping, and sliding down a four-story chute. Thanks to Barb and Tim for hosting the best adult sleepover wedding reception ever!
Tsehaye G. Hebert (she/her/hers) is a citizen playwright (Alliance Kendeda National Graduate Playwright Awardee; Voices Rising Fellow, Vermont Studio Center; The Guild Literary Complex, 30 Writers to Watch; Midwest Black Playwrights Project; Native Voices and Visions; Rhinofest; Cultural DC/Sourcefest, Frank McCourt Memoir, Sundance Theatre Lab, finalists). Passionate about accessibility, equity and inclusion in the arts led her to ADA 25 Advancing Leadership first as a Fellow, a program committee member and now as an ambassador. She works to engage community from page to stage for an American Theatre and the American cultural landscape truly reflects America. Tsehaye joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Earliest Cultural Memories: Memories of music, singing and dancing are in my family, neighborhood and school. Seeing the opera Aida unfold in its final dress rehearsal remains a galvanizing moment in my history and one whose magic has enthralled ever since.
Clare Killy (she/her/hers) is Director of Inclusive Solutions at Aspire and leads the non-profit's inclusion consulting services by facilitating community engagements, cultivating relationships with partners and driving the development of high-quality, inclusion-focused resources. Clare is a licensed educator and child development specialist with experience as a teacher, advocate, inclusion consultant and program manager. Clare has over a decade of professional experience working with children, families and providers across diverse environments. Clare joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Favorite Cultural Memory: My father is a professional artist and I recall my first time seeing his work in a gallery after having witnessed the lengthy artistic process that led to that point. Seeing the artist in action, and then the final result on such pristine display taught me to consider the process as much as the product - to this day, when I walk through a gallery space, I wonder about the idea that sparked each piece and the dynamic journey that brought it to life.
Kinneret Kohn (she/her/hers) is the Assistant Director for Student Learning at the Art Institute of Chicago. She previously led the New York City Museum Educators Roundtable Board of Trustees and has a wide range of museum education experience having managed, designed, and facilitated programs for diverse audiences at the New-York Historical Society, Brooklyn Children's Museum, and Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Kinneret earned an M.S. Ed in Leadership in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education; an M.A. in International Education Development, focus on Peace Education from Teachers College, Columbia University; and a B.A. in International Studies from The Ohio State University. Kinneret joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Earliest Cultural Memory: My earliest memory in a cultural space is being kicked out of Monticello. At four years old, I was unimpressed by the long lines and heat, so I simply walked under the velvet ropes to take a seat on one of the fancy chairs. I like to think this act was an early sign of my critical consciousness and interest in how cultural institutions address the content and accessibility of their spaces.
Emma MacLean (she/her/hers) is an educator and artist living in Chicago and is the Arts Partnership Specialist at Communities In Schools of Chicago. When she's not at her day job, you can catch her as a teaching artist and program coordinator at A.B.L.E. (Actors Breaking Limits and Expectations) making theatre with individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental differences. Emma is passionate about access especially in the arts sector, she believes that with the right accommodations arts can and should be for everyone. Emma joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Favorite Cultural Experience: My favorite cultural experience was seeing Gatz, an eight hour experience where the theatre company Elevator Repair Service performed the entirety of The Great Gatsby. It was unlike any other show I had ever seen and made me think about what the bounds of theatre could be.
Chaitanya Manchanda (he/him/his) is the founder and co-chair of the Discover's employer resource group, "Accentuating Discover Abilities." Chaitanya is actively involved in spreading awareness, advocating for disability rights and representing the Deaf/Hard Of Hearing (HOH) Community. Chaitanya was an Executive Committee Member of the Hearing Loss Association of America in Chicago Lincoln Park for two years. He earned a B.S. from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada.
Hillary Pearson (she/her/hers) is the Manager of Operations at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, working directly with companies to ensure front of house set up needs are met and overseeing daily security staff operations in the facility. Previously at the Harris, Hillary worked on the part-time Audience Service staff (the orange scarf-wearing people if you've been to the theater) and had an opportunity to then become the full-time House Manager for the venue. Hillary is very excited for an opportunity to further the accessibility goals of the Harris as well as learn from and with other professionals from Chicago cultural institutions. Hillary has been on the CCAC Steering Committee since 2017. Memorable Cultural Experience: As a vocal performance major at Northwestern, a small volunteer group of singers had the chance to perform comedic opera scenes in English at the Kohl Children's Museum up in Glenview a few times a year. It was a lot of fun performing opera for these kids in such a nontraditional setting (sometimes they even laughed with us instead of at us!), and it created a unique outreach opportunity for both the university and the museum.
Casey Peek (she/her/hers) is a sometimes freelance stage manager and fulltime Patron Services Manager at The Joffrey Ballet. Casey is an advocate for inclusion in the arts and the world and believes we can achieve this through conversation and groundwork. The arts in Chicago have provided Casey self-discovery and a family of folks who want to change the world through art and inclusion. Casey joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Childhood Museum Memory: As a kid in central Illinois we would take vacations to Chicago. I remember being mesmerized by the Egyptian exhibit at the Field Museum and the beautiful creatures of Shedd Aquarium.
Brittany Pyle (she/her/hers) is the Director of Audience Services at the Chicago Humanities Festival, where she has worked since 2013 leading the quality of audience experience, creating inclusive audience-serving initiatives, overseeing box office and front-of-house staff and operations, working in nearly 40 cultural spaces throughout Chicagoland. Brittany holds a BFA in Photography from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Brittany has been on the CCAC Steering Committee since 2017. Childhood Cultural Memory: Growing up outside of Champaign, Illinois, many elementary and middle school field trips bussed us to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Being an artistic youngster, I was enraptured at shows like King Lear and Ragtime, inspiring me to become a theatre kid in high school and a humanities devotee as an adult.
Bonnie Rosenberg (she/her/hers) is the Manager of Rights and Images at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. She worked previously as executive assistant to architecture historian Victoria Newhouse at Condé Nast Publications and was editorial assistant at the Art Newspaper in New York. She holds an MA in journalism from Syracuse University and a BA in art history and English from Saint Louis University. Bonnie joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Favorite Cultural Memory: My love of nitrates and nostalgia came together recently when I became the first person to stay overnight in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. After a full evening of wiener roasting and some frankly awful puns, I slept inside a hot dog-shaped RV that's been roaming the US since 1936.
Karen Tekverk (she/her/hers) is the Manager of Interpretive Services at Shedd Aquarium where she oversees programming including Behind-the-Scenes Tours and Private Personalized Tours, and works with over 150 interpretive volunteers. Karen is part of Shedd Aquarium's Access & Inclusion Team, and has spearheaded work to train guides and volunteers in audio description and tactile tour facilitation. Karen has a BA in Geology from Haverford College and a MS in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Northwestern University. Previously she worked in interpretation at Chicago Botanic Garden, researched climate change with Respiratory Health Association, and taught geology. Karen joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Favorite Museum Memory: There weren't a lot of museums in my rural hometown, but we would visit New York each year. I loved spending Christmas Eve at the American Museum of Natural History. It felt like we had the place entirely to ourselves, and my sisters and I reveled in it. Our favorite thing was to find a 2-foot model of a mosquito, whom we had named Skippy. I visited NYC recently, and I was glad to find Skippy still going strong!
Andy Wilson (he/him/his) is a House Manager & Accessibility Coordinator at The Goodman Theatre. Prior to his time at Goodman, he worked at the Shedd Aquarium as well as the Museum of Science & Industry. Early in his journey as a trans man, he felt like there was no longer a place for him in theatre, but realized that he could be a part of making the arts more inclusive for a much wider range of people. Andy joined the CCAC Steering Committee in 2019. Favorite Museum Memory: My favorite memory in a museum is playing peek-a-boo with a beluga named Bella who spit all over me!
Yolanda Cesta Cursach (2015-2017)
Chauncey Alexander Davis-Mauney (2017-2018)
Jason Harrington (2013-2017), Founding Steering Committee Member
Alyssa Harsha (2017-2019)
Robin Jones (2013-2015), Founding Steering Committee Member
Lucas Livingston (2013-2015), Founding Steering Committee Member
Kris Nesbitt (2015-2019)
Theresa Pacione (2013-2015), Founding Steering Committee Member
Jeanna Rathell (2015-2019)
Mike Shaw (2015-2019)
Jaclyn Wegner (2013-2015), Founding Steering Committee Member
Sandie Yi (2013-2015), Founding Steering Committee Member


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Great Fishing Tips And Advice To Benefit Both Novices And Pros
One of the best outdoor sports for all ages is fishing. Throughout the country, no matter where you live, you will find an amazing fishing spot close by. Look through this article to see what tips and tricks can help you on your fishing journeys.
When you fish in a stream always cast upstream so the current will carry your lure to your fishing hole. This makes your bait more natural, which increases chances of catching a fish. Ensure that you don't have a lot of slack in the water.
Make sure to wear slip-resistant shoes whenever you are on a boat. However, slipping in a wet boat can be especially dangerous with all of the sharp tools, and the risk of falling overboard. You can use a mop or some towels to keep the surface dry.
If you are inexperienced, be sure to fish with an experienced fisherman. They'll show you what to avoid and give you good tips.
Observe the birds while you fish. You will find that birds dive more frequently into the water in areas that are densely populated with fish. The birds dive into the water to catch their favorite fish. You may find your fishing success increases dramatically if you fish where the birds congregate.
Fishermen should carry a scale as part of their gear. Having a scale lets you know the fish's weight, so if you are doing catch and release, you will know exactly how much your catch weighs.
When you start out fishing knowing what you're doing in every aspect is crucial for success. Take the time to research fishing before you try to fish. Lots of great books are out there that can provide you with lots of useful knowledge before you begin fishing. Once you've learned the necessary skills, you can start catching bigger and bigger fish.
It is a great practice to catch and release any fish if you are not going to eat them, but some people would like a souvenir of their catch. You do not have to kill the fish, you can take a photo. This allows the fish to live and also lets you show everyone what you caught.
Fishing should always be done responsibly. You should always try to conserve the natural environment when you are out fishing. Don't litter if you decide you will bring drinks and snacks with you. Figure out what regulations exist regarding how much fish you can take with you and abide by these regulations. Any fish you catch that are too small should be released into the water.
Be mindful not to let anything catch on fire if fishing from the bank. If you smoke, make sure you do not flick embers on the dry material around you. Also be careful with your matches or lighter. The immediate bank is obviously wet, but the brush around the area is quick to catch fire.
Fishing is a most enjoyable activity that will give you back what you put into it, for the most part. Take the tips that apply to your own fishing ambitions. The more you learn, the better you will fish.…


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ZAYN called in to talk to Maxwell for a rare interview on Most Requested Live about his upcoming album, tour and lots more. Check out the interview below!
On how he feels about his solo career thus far:
"I just think it's amazing that I'm able to do what it is that I love to do, and that is that is sing and write about my experiences and keep it with me in an invincible manner forever... that's a very special thing."
On whether he'd like to do more acting in the future:
"Yeah, definitely - that's something that's obviously very exciting about the whole video side of things for me. I do get to show and demonstrate some of my acting ability. I did do a bit of acting when I was younger - it's always been something that I've been very interested in doing. It's always very exciting for me to get on that set and show the directors that I do have an understanding of what's going on with that kind of thing, and just get some experience from it."
On what to expect from his upcoming second solo album:
"I think it's just a development of the last record. There's more mature sounds on there, there's more honest lyrics in there. Just getting to grips what it is to be me as a solo artist and experimenting with different sounds and different genres of music - trying to bring different ones together that maybe not have always worked together in the past - and just trying to experiment and see what happens, that's kind of the whole vibe of the album. Not too serious or anything, It's just me."
On whether he'll be going on tour:
"I am, yeah, I'm rehearsing at the minute. I'm really excited for touring, actually."
Listen to ZAYN's full interview with Maxwell below!
Check out the video for ZAYN's latest song, "Let Me," below.


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Cindy was on MassAppeal Channel 22 making Panettone French Toast with host Ashley Kohl
Cindy also made her Nana's lasagna - Recipe here
There is nothing I love more about the holidays than enjoying the fabulous foods that flow out of the kitchen and onto my dinner plate. Unfortunately, most of the delicious foods my family makes for the holidays are not very healthy. Almost every holiday I struggle to resist my grandmother's cheese and ham filled rice balls, her warm meat pie smothered with gravy, and most of all her soft, fresh baked seven layer cookies.
Holidays are hectic enough with parties to throw and places to go without worrying about your cat knocking down your Christmas tree or your dog eating the presents under the tree. We all love our adorable, furry friends but they tend to add extra chaos to the already stressful holidays.
There is nothing I love more on Christmas than filling the space under the Christmas tree with awesome gifts that my entire family will love. However, this has become extremely expensive to do, especially if you are like me and you have a huge family. In recent years I simply have not had enough cash to buy presents for every single person in my family. This has forced me to get a little more creative and start making homemade presents for my family members. Here are some homemade gift ideas that are sure to impress everyone on your shopping list this year.
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LOS ANGELES — It has been a summer blockbuster featuring Will Smith.
With dramatic hits filling his highlight reel, Smith has arrived in L.A. with such a flourish that the Dodgers took the rare leap of faith, handing the job of being the primary catcher on a team with World Series aspirations to a rookie.
The realities of those responsibilities have settled in. With Smith starting 23 of the past 34 games, the Dodgers' staff ERA has risen from 3.41 through the end of July to 3.63 since the start of August. The starting rotation has a 5.48 ERA over 15 games through Saturday with Smith behind the plate for 10 of those games.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that "There's a learning curve" for a rookie catcher like Smith. But he declined to put responsibility on Smith for any slump the pitching staff might be experiencing.
"The responsibility is on all of us," Roberts said. "It's more of knowing the more repetitions, innings you get with each pitcher the more familiarity, trust and confidence you get. And that works both ways. And that will enhance the rhythm of the game, execution — all that.
"Yeah, we're in a little bit of a funk as far as the starters. But I think if you look at any starting staff in baseball, we all go through it. But it's not something that we're not going to overcome."
Not surprisingly, Smith's offense has come back to earth as well.
Through his first 28 big-league games, Smith had a .318 average, 1.210 OPS and 12 home runs in only 102 plate appearances. But he was just 7 for his last 40 (.175) even after a two-hit game Saturday with 16 strikeouts and only one home run in his past 43 plate appearances.
Saturday was Smith's 103rd game of the season — more than he has ever played before with potentially two months still to go.
"I don't think it's fatigue. I don't think it's body fatigue," Roberts said this week. "He's done a great job of staying in shape, staying strong. I think on the hitting side, there's a mechanical thing he and the hitting guys have cleaned up."
Hitting coach Robert Van Scoyoc called the mechanical adjustment "nothing significant" and called Smith's recent slump just "the natural ups and downs" of a season.
"The league is adjusting to him and he's got to adjust back," Van Scoyoc said. "But, I mean, he's still been so good overall there's so many positives. It's just a little bit of a natural down tick which most guys are going to experience at some point."
Max Muncy took regular swings in the batting cage Saturday (not off soft toss or flips) for the first time since suffering a fracture in his right wrist 10 days ago. Muncy said it felt "better than I expected."
Roberts said he expects Muncy to return to action Friday when the Dodgers open a series against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Muncy has his eyes on Thursday in Baltimore because the Dodgers will be able to use the DH in the interleague series there.
But Muncy said, "I have to remind myself" that he took a 95-mph fastball off his right wrist just 10 days ago.
After playing just one game as DH for rookie-level Ogden, outfielder Alex Verdugo's rehab assignment was aborted when recurring back pain flared up again. Verdugo has returned to the Dodgers' training complex in Arizona where he is taking only "dry swings" (no ball involved) and receiving treatment on his back.
"As far as the progression, it's kind of stagnant right now," Roberts said.
Verdugo's return has been pushed back until after the upcoming road trip at the earliest, leaving just 11 games in the regular season. But Roberts still believes there is time for Verdugo to get healthy and play his way back into the postseason picture.
"I do right now. But certainly the calendar is not stopping," Roberts said. "So now, you sort of do the math. The thing is we've just got to get Alex back to health and right now we're just not there."
Right-hander Ross Stripling will start Wednesday in Baltimore, essentially replacing Hyun-Jin Ryu in the rotation. Walker Buehler is scheduled to start Tuesday with Rich Hill expected to make his return on Thursday.
Giants (RHP Dereck Rodriguez 3-8, 5.15 ERA) at Dodgers (LHP Julio Urias 4-3, 2.55 ERA), 1:10 p.m., SportsNet LA (where available), AM 570


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Thursday was an eventful day for me in Lompoc, I had the opportunity to join forces with an AmeriCorps member, Jasmine, whom serves through the Good Samaritan Shelter here in Lompoc.
A past client of both the Shelter and C3H needed housing retention. It had been some time since the individual was being helped by either organization.
Jasmine and I scheduled an in-home visit with her to assess the needs and create a plan for moving forward. In addition to being a year into being newly housed, now this client was going to get a Team effort of these two same service providers coming in and assisting her with on-going needs.
Jasmine was a great team member and we breezed thru this visit and assessment and left our client knowing she still has advocates and people in the community ready to lend a hand. So, overall, I was happy to revisit this individual and happy to see she has remained housed for over a year..............Yay Jasmine!
Patty, AmeriCorps Member.