Family Roadtrip…

Celebrate the 4th of July in the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection, Philadelphia! Celebrate the country’s birthday, in the country’s birthplace at the Sunoco Welcome America event this Saturday. Saturday’s event kicks off with the traditional opening ceremonies at 10am on the Independence Mall followed by a parade through historic Philly at 11am. The afternoon gets under way with the “Party on the Parkway” at noon on the Ben Franklin Parkway. “Party on the Parkway” features family fun activities, games, and food for the entire family. In addition to the “Party on the Parkway” fun, there will also be an old style ‘Super Scooper Ice Cream Festival’ beginning at noon. Remember activities and games are free!

While the Sunoco Welcome America events are taking place, the ‘Taste of Philadelphia’ will also be underway at the Penn’s Landing Waterfront. Sample some of Philly’s famous cheese steaks and other treats by some of Philly’s best chefs (a small fee applies).

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How to decorate for the summer

Packing is one of the most stressful aspects of summer vacation. But with these tips, you will find packing easier than ever!

Here’s a few tips to make packing for the next vacation stress-free:

1) Personal Items (make-up, sundries, hair products, prescriptions)
Pack just essentials. Anything you might forget can be purchased at the other end. Use Ziploc bags, just in case items open in flight.

2) Clothes
Check online for the anticipated seasonal weather for the vacation spot. “Mix and match” tops and bottoms for easier packing and more outfit flexibility.

3) Shoes
Shoes kill space, so pack as few as possible. Pack each pair in a recycled grocery bag so as not to soil other clothes.

4 )Accessories (jewelry, belts, purses, scarves)
Go with basic “Mix and match” and try to take only costume jewelry. Expensive bling may disappear, no matter how secure the hotel may seem.

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(from sheknows.com)