Safety And Warnings

Take it from those of us who've learned the hard way... here are some important things you need to know so you can travel safely. Our best tips to keep you safe -- whether you're traveling alone, or with others.

How To Avoid Hitting A Deer

Wondering how to avoid hitting a deer with your car? Here are some things you can do to avoid hitting a deer in the first place… and how to minimize the damage if you do. Plus a few sweet and funny things about deer, dogs, and hunting.

What To Expect On Your First Plane Ride: After 38 Years Of Driving Everywhere, Here’s What My First Airplane Ride Was Recently Like!

In preparation for my very first airplane ride recently, I did a lot of research — because there’s a lot to know before flying the friendly skies! Here, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned and experienced firsthand with you… so you will have a better idea of what to expect before your first plane ride.

Have A Fear Of Flying? Here’s How I Overcame Mind-Numbing Flight Anxiety… And You Can Too!

I spent the first 38 years of my life avoiding planes due to my fear of flying. Here’s what I did to overcome flight anxiety and enjoy flying… finally!

Ready To Go Skydiving? Helpful Tips For Your First Tandem Skydive From Someone Who’s Done It 6 Times (….And Counting!)

I love tandem skydiving – where the skydiving instructor does all the work and I just hang along for the ride. I’ve done it 6 times, and I’m sure I’ll do it plenty more times too. These are my best skydiving tips to prepare you for your first time skydiving.

How To Drive Down Steep Hills… Without Using Your Brakes!

I’ve got some downhill driving tips for you that I learned firsthand while driving through the hilly Smoky Mountains recently. I (finally) figured out the proper use of 2 and 1 on my automatic gear shift on this road trip! Learning how to drive downhill without using your brakes — and using engine braking instead — will make your mountain driving experience SO much more enjoyable, trust me.

Travelling Alone? Best Tips, Websites, And Apps To Experience Rewarding Solo Vacations

Solo travel is on the rise — most of us have started a bucket list and we’ve got places to go and people to see! Traveling alone can be super rewarding. Plus it’s easy and safe these days — when you follow a few simple tips. If you’re planning some solo vacations, here are some great websites, apps, and tips to help you get ready.

Planning To Visit Philadelphia Soon? My Top 24 Fun Things To Do In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About to visit Philadelphia? There’s so much to see & do. To help you plan your trip, I’ve created this list of the top 24 fun things to do in Philadelphia PA

How To Learn A New Language: 6 Clever (And Fun) Ways To Learn A Language Fast!

Need to learn a new language fast? Foreign language books are helpful, but boring. Here are 6 unique ways to learn a language AND have fun at the same time!

Using Metal Detectors To Screen Riders On Roller Coasters: Why It’s Good & How It Will Keep You Safer At Theme Parks

Have you heard they’re using metal detectors at theme parks to screen riders boarding roller coasters now? Here’s why I think metal detectors are necessary.

Travel Insurance: 6 Reasons Why It’s Essential For Expensive Trips And Traveling Abroad

Travel insurance is a must when traveling for business or vacation. But sometimes people want to skip it to save money. Top reasons to buy travel insurance!

5 Essential Autumn Driving Safety Tips

If you’re about to take a road trip to see the colorful leaves, follow these 5 autumn driving tips to ensure that your leaf peeping adventure is a safe one.

Ford Motor Company Invites Bloggers To Detroit Auto Show: My Review From Behind The Scenes

Here are the most interesting things I learned after spending 3 days behind the scenes with Ford Motor Company during the Detroit Auto Show. My 11 takeaways about the Ford brand and its employees after visiting Ford World Headquarters and NAIAS.

Jot This Down!… 9 Things You MUST Do If You Are In A Car Accident

If you are in a car accident — whether minor or major, injuries or no injuries — here are the steps you need to take to protect yourself and others.

Toyota Recall Update: Your Car’s Floor Mats AND Gas Pedal Can Kill You!

As an update to an earlier Toyota recall — How Your Car’s Floor Mats Could Kill You — I saw 2 new reports on the morning news about this same topic. Both CBS and ABC provided updates to Toyota’s original floor mat recall. Following are the news videos which highlight another related recall — this one pertains to faulty gas pedals in vehicles.

Have You Checked Your Car Floor Mats Lately? They Could Kill You!

Are your car floor mats held securely in place, or do they move around a bit? if they move at all, you need to remove them! Especially the driver’s side floor mat. The reason: people have died when the floor mat got caught on the accelerator pedal.

Warning To Parents: Is Your Child’s Summer Camp Safe?

Your child may not be as safe as you thought he would be when you sent him to summer camp. Here’s what parents need to know BEFORE sending your kids off to summer camp!…

How To Stay Safe Around Black Bears …From Someone Who’s Had One Too Many Close Calls!

If you’re going to be traveling to — or living in — an area where there are black bears, staying safe becomes more a matter of common sense. Here are some tips for avoiding your own black bear encounter — from someone who’s been there, done that. Yep, unfortunately, I’ve had my fair share of encounters with black bears!