Dear Crabby, Should I Get in the TSA Line?

Dear Crabby, My family decided to stick close to home for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but we’re thinking of taking a vacation at some point this summer. Or rather we were until I saw the news about the out-of-control lines happening at airports. Should we brave the lines or should we just stay home? Thanks! Gina Globetrotter Dear Gina Globetrotter, I hear what you’re saying. Those TSA (that stands for Transportation Security Administration, in case you haven’t flown in 15 … [Read more...]

The Rainbow Connection Grants its 3000th Wish

Four-Year-Old Abigail Is the 3000th Wish Child at The Rainbow Connection Since its humble beginning in 1982, The Rainbow Connection has been making dreams come true for Michigan children with life threatening illnesses. The Rainbow Connection, a 4-Star Charity Navigator organization, recently celebrated granting its 3000th wish. Founded by Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson, in honor of Ron Dobson and his two children who were killed tragically in a plane crash, The Rainbow … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, Why Should I Care about Iowa and New Hampshire?

Dear Crabby, Last week, everyone was all about the Iowa Caucus and this week people can’t seem to shut up about the New Hampshire Primary. What I want to know is why are these two states so important during a presidential election? Thanks! Beatrix Bipartisan Dear Ms. Bipartisan, Excellent question! And honestly… I have no idea. But ain’t it a kick in the head to watch? I bet some of these candidates couldn’t even find these two states on a map before they started campaigning and … [Read more...]

Top 10 Tips to Save Money at Walt Disney World

Family vacations are expensive. Disney is expensive. However, there are many ways to lower the cost of seeing the mouse and his house if a family holiday to Florida is going to happen. Mickey Mouse Logo courtesy of Walt Disney World  Plan early, be flexible with the dates and travel in the off season: September through January (but not over the holidays). Consider the Disney Value Resort options, lower prices and many of the same benefits as the rest of the Disney … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, Why is Disney World so expensive?

Dear Crabby, I want to take my family to Disney World this year, but it is just so expensive.  Why do they need to charge so much?  I mean they are the biggest name in entertainment; it seems like just rubbing salt in the wound to charge so much for their theme parks and hotels. Sincerely Mickey Needaloan Dear Mickey Needaloan, I certainly understand firsthand that Disney World knows how to charge for their commodities! Having recently returned from a trip with grand kids in tow, we … [Read more...]