Browsing Tag: Amtrak

California Dreaming

Travel is a luxury and we all need a little down time. Californians have the distinct advantage of living in a state where there are national parks, sophisticated cities, deserts, Disneyland, and everything in between. For flying Southwest Airlines is my favorite, great fares, egalitarian seating, and  you can make changes without a penalty. They may be the last airline that lets you check up one or two bags for FREE! They have several destinations in Southern and Northern California and a stop in Reno for the Lake Tahoe area. Lake Tahoe is a bargain during the spring and summers…

Student Savings

Tuition is expensive enough. Make sure you are getting the following discounts. Gift Card Granny has 95 student discounts savings. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 19-million students enrolled in higher education institutions across the country. Whether you’re gearing up for your first day on campus or are counting the days until graduation, make sure to take advantage of your status as a student while it lasts. Besides the prize of a degree or just learning something, students get to partake in many savings around town and around the Internet. Here are…

Kid Savings

Who knew how many things you could get for free if you were a kid? You had them now you have to feed them.  Here are some places that give you free meals (please check with local stores as there are sometimes exceptions). Quiznos give you one free Kidz meal with any adult entree. Children under 12 only so don’t bring your adult off spring and expect to get them a freebie. Chevys kids eat free on Tuesdays. Islands kids eat free on Wednesdays. Not free but great prices and fresh fare at Souplantations and Sweet Tomatoes &#8211…