Although there are many great things about living in the city of Addison, vacations are essential to maintaining sanity in your everyday life. With responsibilities at work, with family, and at school, it’s no surprise many of us are overwhelmed.
So, we’re all due a stress-relieving vacation. And, it’s definitely possible, even with a tanking economy. Here’s a surefire way to get to your dream destination for a fraction of the price…Try shoulder season travel.
Photo By: The Wide Wide World
What is Shoulder Season?
It’s only one of the best kept travel secrets.
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Filed March 20th, 2009 under Vacations and Travel
The world glows with colorful lights during one time of the year. It’s Christmas! Christmas lights glisten and sparkle from every window, doorway, and Christmas tree. The white and sometimes colorful glow of Christmas lights not only lights up the celebrants homes, but also ignites the Christmas spirit in all of us.
Photo by: Peter D
People have lit their Christmas trees since the 17th century. In the past, families attached candles to the ends of the branches. Given the fire risk involved with using lit candles, we now use beautiful strings of incandescent bulbs. With these come high electric bills
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Filed December 3rd, 2008 under Addison Living
You see the message come across your TV screen, “The last day of analog broadcasting is February 17, 2009.” We tend to ignore it and think, “I have lots of time, I just bought a TV a few years ago, it probably won’t affect me.” You may be surprised when you wake up February 17th in your Addison apartment, turn on your TV and see a blank fuzzy screen. Here is some helpful information so you will be prepared.
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Filed November 19th, 2008 under Addison Living