Product & Service Reviews

Honest reviews and descriptions of products and services we use and recommend.

Is the KOA Rewards Camping Loyalty Program Worth the Cost?
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Is the KOA Rewards Camping Loyalty Program Worth the Cost?

Whether you’re new to camping or not, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Kampgrounds of America or KOA.  With over 500 KOAs in North America, you may have a KOA in your area or see signs for KOAs when you travel. There are three types of KOAs – Journey, Holiday, and Resort. KOA Journey…

Are Good Sam RV Memberships Worth The Cost?
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Are Good Sam RV Memberships Worth The Cost?

If you camp frequently or think about spending your winter snowbirding in an RV park, you’ve probably heard about different membership clubs you can join that offer a variety of discounts and services to those in the camping community. But are the resources and savings these membership programs provide worth the cost of joining?  Today,…

Govee Water Sensor Review [Protecting Your Home]
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Govee Water Sensor Review [Protecting Your Home]

As a snowbird, you want to safeguard your home when you’re away. To protect my northern and southern homes from potential water damage I decided to install Govee WiFi water sensors. These water leak sensors are a smart home device designed to send alerts to my mobile phone in the event they come into contact…

AARP Member Benefits for Travelers and Snowbirds
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AARP Member Benefits for Travelers and Snowbirds

People in their 50’s and older travel near and far for business and pleasure. Continuing to work into their sixties and seventies, some travel regularly by automobile, plane, and train. Others don’t venture far from their hometown until they retire. Instead of traveling in their youth while working and raising a family, they plan “exploring…

The Best Frugal Mobile Phone Plans for Snowbirds
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The Best Frugal Mobile Phone Plans for Snowbirds

Every month when you see your cell phone bill, you wonder if you should change carriers to save money. You know there are more economical options. But you also wonder if a cheaper plan means dropped calls, missing text messages, slow data, and lousy customer service.  You really want a frugal cell phone plan that…