Family Living Focus by Debra Gregory Huntingdon County Extension This summer there are many reasons that families are choosing to make vacation plans closer to their home: the increasing cost of gasoline and air travel, school days that were extended to make up snow days, the uncertain eco nomic situation, and health con cerns about travel. Even the very wet, rainy spring weather has delayed or cancelled travel plans. Let’s hope that we soon have sunshine that will brighten our feelings as we plan relaxing vacation time with our families. Start by setting a time to talk with your family members, in cluding the children, about what sort of vacation they would enjoy. Keep in mind that spending time together is the key. Bernina Truckload Sale Swiss Quality! Only while supplies last ends July 31, 2003 [PQ •—'i j Model 125 ONLY 8 479.°° Reg. Sug. Retail 8 999.°° Model 1008 ONLY *4B9.°° Reg. Sug. 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It’s better to feel re freshed the morning after a vacation day than to feel too tired to move. If you did have a disap pointing one-day vacation, because it was brief you can still look forward to your next one-day adventure. If your “Close To Home” vacation, means really stay ing at home for some vaca tion time, here are a few hints. Water fun in the back yard with sprinklers is great for most children. Or go as a family to a community pool. Plan your meals picnic-style for your vacation days. Give everyone Stitch & Craft 2957 Lebanon Rd Manhelm, PA 17545 717-664-4230 (Rt 72 near PA TPK Ex 20) Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 28, 2003-B7 a chance to pick his or her favor ite foods. Sleep outdoors in a tent or stay up late and do star gazing. Host a backyard track meet with simple contests for all ages. Help your children make certificates of par ticipation for all that come. 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