Picnics 201—Keeping the Great Outdoors Great

In Picnics 101 I listed items that no picnicker should leave home without. In Picnic 201 we cover another essential park of picnicking—location. Choosing a picnic destination can be just as exciting as deciding what you will pack in your basket. Whether you choose to dine at the beach, at a national park or at your neighborhood playground it is always a good idea to be responsible when using a public area. By remembering to exercise the following rules you not only insure that the area you are picnicking in will be viable for years to come, you also set … Continue reading

Location, Location, Location

Do you live in the city, suburbs, or country? Where you live obviously has an effect on your lifestyle on many levels. The city dweller has to contend with traffic, finding a place to park, more smog and pollution, higher prices on many things, and other various issues, while suburbanites tend to have the best of both worlds. Living in the suburbs allows you easy access to the amenities of the city without the other challenges. Of course, there are benefits to city life as well. There is more culture to experience on a daily basis and you don’t have … Continue reading