Spring Break Travel Secrets

Hotel Booking Secrets

Want to score an easy hotel upgrade? These magic words could take you from a parking lot-facing room to an ocean view suite.

Where to Book Luxury Rooms for Less

How to Save Money on a Hotel in Vegas

Breezy Weekend Beach Trips

White sand, short flights, and umbrella-garnished cocktails make the Caribbean a perfect getaway -- even if you can only escape the office for three days.

Wow-Factor Easter Trips for Families

10 Great Getaways from Washington, D.C.

Last-Minute Travel Deals

So, the vacation fund's looking a little low? No problem. We've rounded up the week's top travel deals -- think savings on cruises, car rentals, and even flights to Europe.

100+ Family Vacation Deals

Save on Unforgettable Couples' Trips

Staycations Made Easy

We hate the word staycation, but actually taking one is fun: Play hooky for a couple of days, dine at your hometown's finest restaurants, and (if you're feeling fancy) splurge on a night in a swanky hotel room.

33 Dallas Spring Break Ideas

San Diego's Best Day Trips

Adoption: Adoption Search & Reunion

From Carrie Craft, your Guide to Adoption

For more on Adoption and Foster Care, visit Adoption.About.com.

10 Things to Do to Help Find Family Separated by Adoption

I asked the adoption search angels here on About.com on what they would tell a searcher to do when trying to find family separated by adoption. They were all very clear on the first steps and had specific advice for those searching. Here are some things you can do first to find family members.

How to Find Someone

I have compiled a list of resources to help you find someone through Internet searches. Finding your someone on the Internet is only half of the adoption search process, preparation for the adoption reunion is the other half. Remember, before embarking on an adoption search:

Find Me on Facebook and offer advice, insight and ideas on a variety of topics relating to adoption and foster care or Follow me on Twitter @Adopt_Foster.

Teens: Talking to Teens About Their Future

Talking to teens about their future is important. They often need help understanding their options and guidance to help them develop a plan. And often, their plans change a dozen times. Provide your teen with lots of support to help him explore his career options.

Career Planning for High School Students

It's important to begin helping your teen explore career options early. Find out how to begin having conversations about future career aspirations.

How to Validate Your Teen’s Feelings

Learn how you can help your teen deal with a variety of feelings. Whether you're dealing with delicate conversations about your teen's future or your talking about another important subject, understanding how to validate your teen's feelings can make a big difference in your relationship.

How to Build Credibility

If your teen doesn't value your advice and isn't interested in your guidance, it may be because you lack credibility. Find out how to increase the likelihood that your teen will value your opinion.

How to Develop a Positive Pattern of Communication with Your Teen

Positive communication is essential to having a healthy relationship. However, many families find themselves caught in a cycle of negative interactions. Learn how to develop a positive pattern of communication with your teen.

About Today: It's National Waffle Day!

March 25 is National Waffle Day, and it's about time we give a little thanks to our favorite honeycombed breakfast food. Originating in , this friendly holiday also marks the first day of spring in the Scandinavian nation. But back to waffles. Easy to make, endlessly versatile, and truly perfect with maple syrup, waffles are a food that we just keep coming back to. Here are some of our favorite ways to savor them.

The Basics of Breakfast

While most of us have enjoyed waffles at home time and time again, not all of us intuitively know how to make them from scratch. Here are a few of our favorite recipes for basic waffles.
Easy Waffles
Basic Brunch Waffles
Tips for Perfect Waffles

Something Extra

Ready to mix things up a bit? Try extra-fluffy Belgian waffles, perfectly moist Sour Cream Waffles, or dessert-like Chocolate Waffles. With its bready, slightly sweet flavor, waffle batter is begging for mix-ins and change-ups!
Yeasted Gluten-Free Waffles

Peanut Butter Waffles
Scandinavian-Style Cardamom Waffles
Fruity and Fab

Fruit and waffles are basically best friends. Berries, apples, and even citrus are all welcome ways to add sweetness and flavor to a base of fresh, fluffy waffle. Don't forget a dollop of fresh whipped cream!
Yeasted Gluten-Free Waffles
How to Make Apple Waffles
Low-Fat Pumpkin Waffles
Buttermilk Waffles with Orange

The Savory Side of the Iron

Not all waffles have to be sweet--in fact, savory waffles can add a sophisticated touch to your brunch menu. We love them with bacon (duh), but also try them with cheese or even topped with chili.
Easy Bacon Waffles
Norwegian Cheese and Bacon Waffles
Savory Corn Waffles
Cheddar Cheese Waffles

About Astrology: Aries New Moon - Saturday!

These are scrambled and intense times, and the Aries New Moon aligns with shockwave currents of Uranus. Hold on for a wild ride into April!

Aries and Courage

There's a Neptunian understory at the New Moon. So while there's intensity and Aries urge to act, there's also fluid perception (confusion, dissolving beliefs, dis-illusionment).

Aries New Moon in the Houses

Where's the action? Look to 10 degrees Aries (and cardinal signs) to ponder your own miracle grow zone.

Aries New Moon - Saturday, March 30th

Aries stokes the inner fire, and forms a T-Square with other forceful cardinal energies. This kind of energy builds into April, as Mars (Aries' ruler) backs in to form a volatile and vitalizing grand cross.

Sun into Aries