We love videos. YouTube, Vimeo, everywhere in between. And we love home. Your vintage Betty Crocker cookbook. Taking a nap. Furry friends. So we took six of one, a half dozen of the other and came up with our first three How To At Home videos. They’re our guides to making where you live a little more home. And who doesn’t love a little more of that?

The next time you go jet setting off to the Caribbean or shushing in the Alps, maybe you should show Rufus a little love and send him on a little puppy vaca of his own. The folks over at the Wag Hotel can make that happen.

Maybe he’ll want to sit in a faux leather chair while watching 101 dalmations, a bevy of beauticians working on his pawdicure. Or maybe a Zen massage followed by a belly rub is more his speed. And of course there are always plenty of special treats close at hand.

With locations in SF and Sacto, the Wag Hotel is a great option when your four-legged friend needs a little staycation (or when you need a little break from puppy care).

As Americans, helping others is part of who we are. But usually it’s from afar.
What about helping those in need around the world face to face? Global Volunteers makes it a possibility with volunteer vacations.
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