The majority of bonsai artists stick with the more common coniferous, deciduous, or fruit trees when developing their bonsai tree collection.  However, more exotic bonsai varieties are available that permit the bonsai gardener to expand his or her skills. One superb alternative to the common bonsai is Wisteria, a native of Japan, Korea, and China.  In the wild, Wisteria can reach 30 feet or more in size.  However, because Wisteria doesn't conform to any of the normal bonsai … [Read more...]

Today's cheap trip tip is about saving money and experiencing the modern conveniences for certified family travel deals. Vacation rental homes and condos boast a cheap change-up to inns and suites. Deals come in two forms: Rental homes boast good sized price per person savings over two or more hotel rooms. Because of their increased sleeping capacity, the vacation home gives a much better value for the financially savvy traveler. For example, a family of 6 would typically require 3 resort … [Read more...]