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Many families this year will wonder whether they can afford family vacation and ask: Can we really afford to go out of town? But Lisa Collier Cool a travel researcher for Woman’s Day magazine says that the answer is “yes” and she shares a few cost-cutting tips for your next vacation.

- “Haycation” are worth considering, in other words farm stay. Enjoy fresh-picked food and a rustic-yet-comfy bed and breakfast. One family spent only $400 total for five-day trip to Leaping Lamb Farm in Oregon and kids had a lot of fun playing and feeding the animals.

- “One tank” gateway. Choose a place you can get to on just one tank of gas, which should be pretty easy. Also, some hotel places run “Free Gas” promotions, which means you get a gas card for another tank to get you back home.

- To save on food: make lunch your main meal or go to restaurants during the afternoon. The prices are lower and it is easier to get a reservation. Also, look for restaurants that offer “kids eat free” nights and don’t forget that many chains offer coupons and promotions on internet.

Now is the time when many baby boomers enter their 50s or 60s and realize that they are growing older. Even age-defying celebrities can’t avoid it and simply all of us are getting older. It is really not a reason to go under knife or sit at home and moan about it.

Jan Etherington from Woman’s Hour on BBC radio has come up with common sense guide how accept your progressing age and stay in good shape (physically and mentally).

These are her tips:

1) Pay extra attention to oral care and dental care. The older you get the faster your gums are receding.
2) Use stairs. Keep the stairs in your life for as long as you can, for the sake of your legs, hips and knees and for great cardiovascular exercise.
3) Swim. Swimming is the best way to exercise without straining your joints. It also gives you stamina and flexibility.
4) Go out and be sociable.
5) Stop complaining. If someone asks how you are, the answer should be: "Great. How are you?" It's always the ones with minor creaks and ailments who never stop talking about themselves. We all have friends with quite serious illnesses and, without exception, they deal with it with far more grace and humour than the moaners.
6) Don’t join the gym. You really don’t need to spend extra money to get all exercise you need. Just get out your walking boots or a bike. The only exception is a swimming pool, preferably open-air and heated.
7) Eat greens. It is healthy.
8) Nag your husband …(my favorite ). Women who nag their husbands are less likely to die of heart disease.
9) Be positive and surround yourself with positive people.
10) Drink water. It flushes the system, it makes the skin look good and it's free.
11) Moisturize your skin and remember about sun-protection.
12) Drink red wine.