Shine For The New Year 2023

A Time To Shine in 2023
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer.

Look at this coming year as a time to shine.
Stay away from negative people who constantly whine.
Surround yourself with people who share
And people who do the things that show they care.
The year will pass quickly and you will look back
And be happy to see the difference you made in lives that lack.

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Faith Is Something That Never Lets You Lose Out

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How Rituals Play a Role With Addictions?

According to healthcare experts, addiction is a chronic disease that does not occur instantly or within a day or two. It takes time and happens throughout several stages.

Confronting someone for their addiction is really a very difficult task. You need to restrain yourself from making hurtful accusations. You must be mindful of the person’s feelings while confronting.

It is better that you have a complete understanding of the stages and dedicatory-signs of addiction so that you’ll eventually know the right time for you to step in and do this in a supportive way to gain positive results.

Stages of Addiction:

Addiction is a disease that has different levels of difficulties and severity. Some people are hovering at risk of developing an addiction; some are already addicted and can get rid of their addiction without reaching rock bottom. Early diagnosis and treatment is very beneficial and helps significantly in recovery.

The stages of addiction are:

1.            Experimentation: Every addiction starts with experimentation. People use the substance for the first time for various reasons like peer pressure, fun, entertainment, curiosity, etc. This is the first stage of developing an addiction.  We usually think trying or experimenting with new things will bring excitement into our lives. This experimenting can develop into a full-blown addiction.

2.            Regular/Social use: This refers to drug and alcohol use in social gatherings. Suppose these social uses cause any harm to the user or any other, physically or otherwise. In that case, this is also considered substance abuse. This type of social use of drugs often leads to addiction.

3.            Risky/Problematic use: As the name suggests, substance use at this stage create problems in users’ life. The substance you are using began to create problems in your job, school, home, relationships, and finance. This is the stage where substance use becomes a threat to you, and those surrounds you.

4.            Dependence: It is a condition when your brain becomes so accustomed to the sensations caused by the use of drugs that you need to consume them to function. As time passes, your tolerance level also increases, which leads to higher consumptions of drugs to get the same euphoric effect.

5.            Addiction: When your dependence evolves into compulsive quality, then it takes the form of Addition. I the addiction stage, abstinence from drugs feels like your whole life is spiraling out of your control. You will experience several withdrawal symptoms.

Rituals and Addiction:

Stage 2 of addiction, when drug use/abuse becomes a part of users’ rituals, is considered the most comfortable time to recognize. It is also the last stage to intervene before the behavior becomes risky.

As mentioned earlier, the ritual/regular use stage is when regular substance abuse or behavior goes along with a routine. This is the stage where the person is no longer experimenting with substances. Instead, it has become a significant part of his everyday routine. Their day-to-day routine began revolving around their addiction.

It has also been seen that in some cases, the action of routine with which the addiction is carried is as important as the substance of abuse. Rituals can be the time of the day of substance abuse, location, technique, or anything that fulfills the addict’s certain urges. It holds significant significance for the user.

Some rituals play a significant role in developing an addiction. Many users deliberately establish quickly interrupted ritual, which serves as an excuse for being agitated to use the substance more and more.

With time, it can develop into a subconscious routine. The person tends to engage in the same behavior simultaneously and place, leading to the development of life habits that revolve around their addiction.

The experience of stages of addiction is different in different individuals. Some people experience the ritual stage for a few days, while some for months. However, the ritual is just a stage that will evolve into the next level, i.e., the risky stage. Therefore seeking professional help during the ritual stage helps prevent potential dangers and risk of injury and financial crisis.

The best way to do this is to find help. This specialist is a master or specialist in treating these sorts of behaviors effectively.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021

New Book Out Now! 500 Years of Finland History.

New Year’s 2020 Resolution to Clean A House

New Year’s Resolution to Clean A House is a brilliant idea, that needs to be implemented by all of the home occupants.

Is your New Year’s resolution to clean your home?  If so, you want to do more than just pick up, but do an extensive clean.  While it will take more time, it will result in an immaculate house, not just a quick clean house.  So, what should you do?

Clean your walls.  It is incredible how much dirt, grime, and dust a wall accumulates.  To get started, take a broom or vacuum cleaner to all cobwebs.  Then, start scrubbing the walls.  Unless covered in grime, a quick scrubbing will do.  An easy step is to use a Swiffer sweeper.  Attach a cleaning strip and go to town.  This makes it easy to get those hard to reach places.

Move your appliances and clean them.  When doing so, it is important to target both large and small devices.  In your kitchen, get help and pull out your refrigerator.  Clean underneath it.  Don’t forget to clean the inside and outside too.  Also, remember the small appliances.  Shake all the crumbs from your toaster and clean the counter underneath.  Also, get machines in other rooms, such as computers, TVs, satellite receivers, and so forth.

Clean your medicine cabinet.  First, pull out all items and give your medicine cabinet a good scrub both inside and out.  Before putting medicine and first aid supplies back, check expiration dates.  Throw away anything that has expired.  Also, take an inventory count.  All homes should have first aid supplies, including bandages.  Make a note of what you need to buy.

Clean your cupboards.  For the most part, food cupboards are clean, but it is easy for dust to accumulate or for food packages to spill.  So, pull everything out.  Scrub the inside and start putting food back in.  When doing so, look at what you have.  Toss any food with expired expiration dates.  Move foods with close expiration dates to the front.  Donate any unopened, salvageable foods that you do not want to a local food bank.

Clean your refrigerator and freezer.  As previously stated, you should clean underneath and outside of your fridge, but don’t forget the inside.  Although hidden from the view of most guests, a clean home means a clean refrigerator.  Don’t forget your freezer too.  Even small freezers need a good clean, as small items occasionally get lost in the shuffle.  Pull all things out of your fridge and freezer and scrub.  Throw away anything old, expired, or has been open too long.  Put all the foods you want to save back inside.

Sort through your linen closet.  Pull everything from the cabinet.  Vacuum or sweep the floor and then wipe down all shelves.  Before putting items back inside, examine them.  If you can afford to buy new towels or sheets, throw away the ones that are old, tattered, or ripped.  Repeat the same process with each of your closets.  Always vacuum or sweep the floor, wipe down all shelves, and do not keep anything you do not need.

Clean your computer.  As suggested above, you should clean around and underneath your laptop, but clean it too.  This is a small but essential step because most people do not realize how dirty their computers are.  If you eat or drink at yours, you may have a bigger mess.  Wipe down all computer screens carefully.  Use a disinfecting wipe to clean the keyboard.  Speaking of manuals, shake it upside down or purchase a small air compressor designed for keyboard cleaning.

As previously stated, you are encouraged to look at what you have in your home when cleaning.  Why put an old jacket back in your closet if you haven’t worn it in five years?  In most instances, it is easier to throw away items you no longer need but consider donating when possible.

In short, if your New Year’s resolution is a clean home, you have a lot of work ahead.  Instead of just vacuuming, sweeping, and dusting, take the time to do it right.  By implanting a few of the steps as mentioned above, you will not just have a home that looks clean, but a home that truly is clean.

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Bloggers Guide To Lapland

This text and video is in the Japanese language.

本のタイトル:ラップランドフィンランドのブロガーガイド。

ビクター・レイノネンは、フィンランドで生まれた多様な経歴を持つ作家です。 1971年に家族と共にオーストラリアに引っ越しました。2008年12月にラップランド(フィンランド)でシェフとして働くために旅しました。ラップランドの自然環境は本当に独特な体験です。春の鳥これらすべてが集まって、北欧の生活の動きについての優れた視点を形成しています。

ビクターは、ラップランドの仕事、スキー、スノーボード、トレッキング、旅行、写真撮影の場所について書いています。西、東、北、そして中央ロバニエミ・ラップランドの場所とともに、ラップランド自治体の簡単なレイアウトが含まれています。

ビクターは熱心なカメラマンで、冬の間はバックカントリーで空を走り、夏の間は果実を探しています。自然環境のすべての季節のすべての印象を撮影します。

一日の終わりに、写真がカメラからダウンロードされ、ブログエントリが投稿され、画像がロードされ、そしてビデオが作られていました。マルチメディアはラップランドの自然な北欧の環境を、単にそれについて話すことや記事を書くことよりも深く捉えています。

季節が次の季節に向かって絶えず進んでいるので、それは自然環境を現実的な経験の文脈に置きます。冬は自然環境にとって冬眠の季節です。それは静かに、深くそして長く眠ります。完全に再活性化されて、それは春の季節が来るまで待って、日光が回り、そして速く流れる川と湖へ、そして最終的には北極海へと全ての雪と氷を溶かします。

ビクターは、北欧地域の6000年の歴史、そして土地と土壌、空気、湖、川、そして海に重点を置いて、天然の北欧の食材を本物の北欧料理と見なしています。北欧料理とは、人間が消費する食品に適したものになるように6000年以上かけて進化し、季節の変化とともに変化する動植物のことです。自然環境は、何も見返りに何も求めずにこの料理を提供しています。動植物、そして人間性のために喜んで生活する僕です。

In English.

Bloggers Guide To Lapland Finland.

Victor Leinonen is a Finnish-born author with a diverse background. Moved to Australia in 1971 with family. Traveled to work in Lapland Finland as a chef/cook in December 2008. The natural environment of Lapland is a truly unique experience – from the seasons, the two extreme ends of light to the long winter months and long summers days with the mass migration of birds in the spring season. All of these come together to form an exceptional perspective on the Nordic movement of life.

Victor writes about the locations of Lapland where he has worked, skied, snowboarded, trekked, traveled, and photographed. A brief layout of Lapland municipalities is included, with place locations of West, East, North, and central Rovaniemi Lapland.

Victor is a keen photographer, traveling on skies in the backcountry during the winter season and foraging for berries during the summer season. Photographing all the impressions of all the seasons of the natural environment.

At the end of the day, pictures are downloaded from the camera, blog entries are posted, the images are loaded, and the videos are made. Multimedia captures the natural Nordic environment of Lapland in greater depth than merely talking about it or writing posts could ever do.

It puts the natural environment in a realistic context of experience, as the seasons are continually moving forward towards the next season. Winter is the season of hibernation for the natural environment; it sleeps quietly, deep, and long. Entirely reenergized, it waits until the spring season arrives, sunlight comes around and melts all the snow and ice away into the fast-flowing rivers and lakes and eventually into the Arctic Ocean. Victor views the natural Nordic ingredients as authentic Nordic cuisine, placing emphasis on the six-thousand-year history of the Nordic region, and the land and soil, the air, the lakes, rivers, and the sea. Nordic cuisine refers to the fauna and flora that have evolved over 6000 years to become fit for human consumption foods and which shift with the seasonal changes. The natural environment offers this cuisine year after year without asking anything in return, a willing servant of life for the fauna, flora, and humanity

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Arctic Winter in Lapland

Arctic Winter in Lapland is a real Arctic environment experience.

The Arctic town of Ivalo is located south of Lake Inari, and North of the Ski Resort town of Saariselkä.

The lake covers 1,040 square kilometres (400 sq mi). It empties northwards through the Paatsjoki at the mouth of the Varangerfjord, which is a bay of Barents Sea.

Inari (Inari Sami: Aanaar, Northern Sami: Anár, Skolt Sami: Aanar, Swedish: Enare, Norwegian: Enare) is Finland’s largest municipality (but one of the most sparsely populated), with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Its major sources of income are tourism, service industry and cold climate testing. With the Siida museum in the village of Inari, it is a center of Sami culture. The airport in Ivalo and the country’s key north-south European Route E75 (Finland’s National Road 4) bring summer and winter vacationers seeking resorts with access to a well-preserved, uncrowded natural environment.

Ivalo (Inari Sami: Avveel, Northern Sami: Avvil, Skolt Sami: Âʹvvel) is a village in the municipality of Inari, Lapland, Finland, located on the Ivalo River 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Lake Inari. It has a population of 3,998 as of 2003 and a small airport. 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Ivalo is a very popular resort named Saariselkä.[1] Many tourists visit this place every year for winter sports (downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, husky and reindeer sledge riding) and for summer activities (trekking and hiking in the Saariselkä fjells, canoeing in Lapland’s rivers, mountain biking, panning for gold, fishing, etc.).

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Keeping children motivated With Activities

Keeping children motivated is one of the primary tasks of a visionary parent, that has a long term meaningful vision for healthy children to grow up into healthy responsible social values respecting mature young adults, with understanding of the basic absolutes of a meaningful moral human life.

Initial enthusiasm in after-school activities tends to wane after the first excitement is over. This is but natural. The trick is to keep up the hard work even after this. How do you keep your child motivated? This is of particular importance when the child goes in for educational after school programs.

Make the career-academics connection early on:

Let your child understand how important studies are. Let him know that an excellent career is wholly dependent on wholesome learning. To develop his interest in studies, plan family activities that are connected with his studies. Emphasize the real-world connection to academics whenever possible.

Set goals:

Let your child know, through example, that hard work will be rewarded. If your child believes that achievement is a natural by-product of effort, he or she is more likely to put in hard work. Such children are also less likely to drop out of programs and college at a later stage.

Reward success:

When a child achieves something, it is necessary to praise his hard work. Positive reinforcements enhance confidence and increase self-esteem. Conversely, beware of criticism. It can ruin the frail ego of children and play havoc with their minds.

Need for after-school activities

When children are literally up to their gills with the learning and sports activities in school, it may seem superfluous to enroll them for after school activities. In spite of this, after-school programs are sprouting up in large numbers, and most of these are booked full. This shows that there is a real need for after-school activities.

The unavailability of parental supervision is the leading cause for the surge in after-school programs. It is seen that many children spend about 20-25 hours a week unsupervised and alone at home. And as the saying goes, “An idle mind is a devil’s workshop.” Children who are left alone to contend with too much free time invariably fall into the wrong company.

Drug abuse, alcohol, tobacco, and crime come knocking at their doors sooner rather than later. Parents enroll children to various after school programs to keep them occupied productively. This way, the kids are free to enjoy themselves in a supervised activity.

Crime is considered to be at its peak during the after school hours, between 3- 4 p.m. During such a time, children need protection. Getting the children together under one roof and encouraging them to participate in a group activity is protection enough. It diverts the children from ennui too.

Obesity is a matter of growing concern in this country. It is noticed that more and more children are becoming couch potatoes. After school, many of them relax on the sofa with packets of chips, cold drinks or chocolates while they watch T.V. 30 % of the kids below the age of 19 are considered overweight, and about 15% of these are obese. An after-school the program ensures that the child shakes off his lethargy and keeps himself busy. This also helps to reduce the child’s fascination for TV and computer games.

After school activities that promote social awareness develop the individual’s sense of social responsibility. It is seen that these sorts of programs not only keep kids out of trouble but also help to produce responsible citizens. To that extent, they are valuable building blocks in a child’s personality.

Times are changing, and parents want their children to excel in academics as well as in other activities. This may be a reflection of the parent’s unfulfilled desire to shine – a remnant from his own childhood. Whatever the reason, parents today encourage their children to enroll themselves in various programs and develop the multiple facets of their individuality. Children too seem to be comfortable learning many things at the same time and gain satisfaction from this.

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Effective after-school activities

Effective after-school activities may vary from season to season, When there are so many activities on offer, and each one may look as good as the next, how do you gauge the worth and effectiveness of these activities?

Sure, you want an activity that junior enjoys. But, we really cannot afford to waste time on pleasure for pleasure’s sake, do we? There needs to be a grain of gold somewhere in there. Given below is a list of characteristics that any good after school activity must provide.

Seasonal Changes

Seasonal changes very much determine the availability of activities in the Nordic countries much more than other parts of the world. Whether they are winter sports or recreational activities compared to the summer sports and recreational activities. The season often determines everything in many parts of the Nordic countries. The other options are just not available in the outback rural country town areas.     

Clarity in objectives and goals is the first important thing. What does the course offer? How does it propose to achieve the results? How many kids make up a batch? Ask questions. After all, when you are dishing out the dough, you really need to understand what you are getting in return.

A good after-school activity will provide lots of opportunities for the young to increase their level of understanding of complex concepts. This is true of recreational activities too. Learning to pitch a ball, or dance to a tune – regardless of the activity involved, the child should be encouraged to grapple with and conquer new concepts. This not only keeps boredom at bay by challenging the child but also builds up his self-confidence. Development of academic, personal and social skills is one of the prime aims of an after-school activity. As the skills develop, the child’s self-esteem also increases.

After school activities are all about boosting a child’s sense of competence. Excellent and effective after-school activities promote the resilience of youth and encourage them to grow stronger, be it mentally, emotionally or physically. Safety is one of the first requirements of an after-school activity. The staff should be qualified, adequate and alert. Never put your child in a program where safety is a matter of accident instead of a matter of priority. The staff should be friendly and should have a positive relationship with the child. Therefore, the program should have professional and trained staff that loves to interact with children. The program should maintain a cooperative and supportive attitude and a structured environment. Participation and collaboration as opposed to competition and antagonism must be encouraged.

Some programs involve children in planning activities and making decisions. Adults often forget to get the opinion of their children. By giving the children an opportunity to voice their opinion, programs become fun activities that children are motivated to participate in. Young people thrive when they are listened to, respected and allowed to contribute their mite.

Routine evaluations are an essential part of after-school programs. If the child does not benefit from a class, don’t waste time being over-optimistic. Try something new.

You are now ready to search for the perfect after-school activity for your child. But don’t forget that having fun is also an essential part of growing up. The child deserves a few hours of pure delight. Remember, all work and no play, …… work and no play can stunt creativity of the mind.

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Developmental after-school programs

Developmental after-school programs as a child grows into an adult, different aspects of his physical, emotional and mental self need development. To help a child reach his
full potential, it is necessary to recognize the child’s developmental needs and abilities. To be effective, after-school programs should assist children with tasks  they must accomplish during each stage of development.

A child’s growth curve can be divided into three main parts:
1) A young child (ages 3-5)
2) Middle school (ages 6-8)
3) Older school (ages 9-12)

The four important domains of development are: The Physical Domain, the Social Domain, the Emotional Domain, and the Intellectual Domain. Each of these domains needs to be separately addressed during the various phases of a child’s growth. After school programs should concentrate on developing each area as applicable to the age of the child. Although the children participating in these programs may have similar developmental needs and age, do not expect development to be uniform. Children will develop as and when they are ready.

Physical Domain:

When children are young, they want to perfect skills that they have just learned to control. A variety of movements such as jumping, catching and throwing delight them. The middle school child, on the other hand, wants to learn more complex skills and get involved in team sports. This is also the best time to learn about rules and discipline in the sport. The older school child is ready for more adult-like activities that need greater structure and discipline, like dancing, gymnastics, music classes, etc.

Social Domain:

Young children are observing others and will be interested in games where they play the roles of family members. They develop short-term friendships and need
an adult’s presence to assure them. The middle school child is intrigued by society and will love trips to factories, public buildings, etc. They want to know the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of things. The older school child is ready to learn about different cultures, food, and customs. They want to do some amount of social work too.

Intellectual Domain:

Young school children will practice what they are learning. Middle school children want to learn more skills and will show interest in reading, drama, and problem-solving. The older school children are ready to research and probe. They enjoy getting a puzzle and pondering over it.

Any after school program needs to address the interests of the child depending on the category he belongs to. Knowing the children in your program and appreciating their needs and interests will help staff to plan and structure programs that are most useful to that group.

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The Pros and Cons of Vacationing in the Off Season

The Pros and Cons of Vacationing in the Off Season

If you want to save money on airfare, you may turn to the internet to search for money saving travel tips. One tip you will find involves vacationing in the off-season. Apparently, it saves most travelers hundreds of dollars, just on airfare alone. As great as this sounds, is vacationing in the off-season right for you? To determine if so, examine the pros and cons of off-season vacationing.

The Pros of Vacationing in the Off-Season

You pay less for airfare. The greatest benefit of vacationing in the off-season is the cheap airfare. Why is it cheaper to fly in the off-season? It has to do with popularity and filled flights. Airlines lose money whenever there are empty seats on a plane. They want to fill those seats, so they offer discounts. As for popularity, most vacation destinations have tourists seasons and off-seasons. The height of tourist season in Colorado is winter, as it is a ski state. Due to popularity, airlines have no problems filling flights in the height of tourist season, but they do in the off-season. That is why you are more likely to find deals and discounts.

The Pros and Cons of Vacationing in the Off Season

You get better deals on hotels and resorts. The possibility to save one hundred or more on airfare is enough for some tourists to hold off on making their travel plans, but what if you could also save on your hotel or resort? It is possible when you vacation in the off-season. Hotels and resorts offer off-season deals and discounts for the same reasons the airlines do; they lose money each time a room is empty. It is harder to fill these rooms in the off-season, so the discounts are more frequent and more valuable. When you calculate the money saved on airfare and your hotel, you could save thousands of dollars on an extended trip.

The Pros and Cons of Vacationing in the Off Season

There are fewer tourists to deal with. Do you want to relax on the beaches of Miami, Florida in the middle of July? If so, you are not alone. Luckily, those same beaches are beautiful in late spring and early fall. If you wait until then to travel, you will find fewer tourists. Whether you want to travel to relax or have the adventure of a lifetime, you don’t want to be one in a crowd of thousands. Overcrowded hotels, beaches, and restaurants are one of the quickest ways to ruin an otherwise good vacation. By vacationing in the off-season, you still gain access to great activities and attractions.

The Cons of Vacationing in the Off-Season

You may not have the freedom to decide. If you are traveling for a vacation, you can try to work with your employer to negotiate your vacation time. However, if you are traveling to spend time with friends and family back home or to attend a special event, such as a wedding, your hands are tied. Although it is easy to save money by traveling in the off-season, not everyone has the luxury to dictate their travel dates.

The discount may not be that good. You will save money by vacationing in the off-season. This is all but guaranteed. However, the amount you save will vary. It depends on where you travel, which airline you fly, and your destination. If waiting until late fall to visit the beaches of Miami only saves you $50, is it really worth the hassle? Not likely.

The weather may hamper your vacation. There is a reason why popular vacation destinations have off-seasons. That reason is the weather. New York City is a popular vacation destination, but no one wants to visit when it is covered in snow and ice. Not many people want to visit Colorado in the summertime, as there is no snow to ski on. In this aspect, the weather can impact your available vacation activities. If you have your heart set on skiing the beautiful mountains of Colorado, don’t wait until the off-season. You will get your trip and save money, but it will be nothing like you dreamed.

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The Pros and Cons of Flying Budget Airlines

The Pros and Cons of Flying Budget Airlines

If you want to travel, but are turned off by the rising costs of airfare, you may consider flying with a budget airline. These airlines come in many different formats, but most operate by a “what you see is what you get,” standard. That is usually a cheap flight with little perks. If your one and only goal is to save money, flying budget may seem like a good choice, but is it really?

The Pros of Flying Budget Airlines

You usually get good rates. As previously stated, most budget airlines have cheap flights, but offer very few perks to travelers. This is an easy way to save money. If your goal is to cheaply get from point a to point b, you should have no problem flying on a budget airline. As for how much money you save, it depends on the airline in question, your travel dates, and your destination. On average, most travelers save at least $100 a trip by flying budget instead of well-known.

The Pros and Cons of Flying Budget Airlines

You have a number of airlines to choose from. For the most part, budget airlines were a well-kept secret in the United States. Most air travelers were familiar with the big carriers, such as American Airlines and Delta. It wasn’t until airfare skyrocketed that passengers started examining their options more. Most were pleased to see that not only did budget airlines exist, but there were quite a few to choose from. In the United States, just a few of your options include Southwest, Spirit, Virgin American, JetBlue, and Horizon Air. With a number of budget airlines to choose from, you have a good chance of saving money.

The Cons of Flying Budget Airlines

There are little to no perks. When most of us think of perks, we think of in-flight movies, drinks, and snacks. On occasion, some budget airlines forego these extras, but there is more. Some budget airlines allow you to make your reservations, but you don’t choose your seat until you arrive at the airport or board the airplane. For most travelers this is okay, but it may be risky if you are traveling as a family. Since budget airlines focus on cheap travel, many completely forego first class. If you want to have your perks, it may be best to avoid flying budget airlines.

You don’t always get the best deals. For example, JetBlue was mentioned above as a good airline. If you search for a flight between Syracuse, New York and Orlando, Florida, a big $114 pops up on your screen (at the time of this article). You think great, as Northwest Airlines quoted you $156 for that same flight. That is until you see the $114 isn’t for a roundtrip flight, even though you selected roundtrip from the options. You must scroll down the page and select your return flight, which also has a price tag of $114. This “budget,” airline is now $72 more expensive.

Some budget airlines load you down with fees. Southwest Airlines is well-known for being a good budget airline. Their website and commercials say “what you see is what you get.” This means the price you see is actually the price you pay. Not all airlines are like this. Many have hidden fees and taxes, which you may not see until you are ready to pay for the flight. Always read the fine print of a budget airline. After doing so, you may see that their deals aren’t so good after all.

You have a limited number of airports to choose from. As previously stated, there are many budget airlines in the United States. Unfortunately, they service a limited number of airports. The reason why budget airlines are able to offer discounted flights is because they wisely choose their destinations. They know where travelers want to go and when. Unfortunately, if you want to travel to Kansas, it will be hard to find a budget airline that services state airports. On the other hand, if you want to travel to Florida, your options are virtually unlimited.

As you can see, flying budget airlines does have its pros and cons. If you opt to give these airlines a try, price compare to ensure you really are getting the best deal, make your travel plans in advance, and arrive at the airport early.

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