Can you believe that summer is right around the corner? My, how the time has flown by! We’ve weathered through short days and long, dark nights. Through storms and blinding blizzards.... Read more >>

Thanks to the incessantly climbing prices at the gas station, the precarious balance known as my net worth is starting to teeter a little too far in the negative direction. My well-planned and... Read more >>

For many people, Labor Day weekend is the time for that last summer vacation. For those of us without weddings to attend or a girlfriend get-a-way, the three day weekend can still be a time to relax... Read more >>

With today’s economy, more and more families are trading in their vacations away from home into fun and exciting vacations at home. Backyards everywhere are becoming the new hot spots for... Read more >>

Valentine-inspired staycation ideas created with the busy Jane in mind—from breakfast-in-bed alternatives to love-note tea bags. Don’t get me wrong, the SJF team adores traveling (did our... Read more >>

With the exception of the last two years (and I’m well into my thirties) I have made it a point to spend as many of my holidays as possible far, far away. I remember years ago one gorgeously... Read more >>

I am not one to argue against heading out of town for a trip away, for an escape from the cares of home life. I do it plenty of times a year myself. But I also acknowledge that, unlike Rod, not all of… Read more >>

Thanks to the unpredictable economy, low-cost, stay-at-home vacations have become a dominant trend in travel—and will probably continue to flourish. But even these “staycations” have... Read more >>

Some enjoyable summer ideas the Queen City has to offer  Whether it’s a quiet Tuesday afternoon with your toddler you seek or an action-packed weekend with the whole gang,... Read more >>

Over sixteen million tourists flock to San Francisco each year to take in its majestic scenery, rich history, world-renowned food scene, and diverse cultural offerings. But what do San Francisco... Read more >>