More frequent, Short Vacations Better for Mental Health- Take a Fall Road Trip!

Fall is here, and for many these means that vacation season feels like it’s coming to an end. As a teacher I completely relate to the feeling that summer is the time for a much-needed break from the daily grind. Taking a vacation is so important to our mental health, helping prevent burnout and actually boosting productivity when you’re back at the office. According to experts, taking several smaller vacations over the course of the year can be more beneficial to your well-being than taking a long getaway.

SkipTown Sends a Lucky Teacher on a Vacation! And the Winner is…

SkipTown, along with the support of several generous donors, organized the “Teachers Deserve a Getaway Contest“ to give teachers the chance win a getaway, because let’s face it, after a crazy school year like this one, the last thing a teacher should have to do is plan their vacation! Teacher nominations were received from all over the country (amazing!!!).

Thank you! - Free access to US National Parks for Veterans - Thank you!

Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans were granted free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other sites managed by the Department of the Interior on October 28, 2020. The new access begins today, Veterans Day.

I’m sure, like myself, many of you have someone close to you that was, or is, a Veteran. My Grandfather, pictured above with my brother and I (yes, I had amazing style) served in the Air Force.