Staycation is now an official word!

It's official! Staycation is now included in the latest edition of the
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.

What is a staycation?

"The word "staycation" is a portmanteau of stay (meaning stay-at-
home) and vacation. a period of time in which an individual or family
stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home
to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in
current hard economic times in which unemployment levels and gas
prices are high." ~ Wikipedia

I must say, it never occurred to me to go on a staycation. If I couldn't
afford to go on a vacation, I simply didn't go on one. OR I would save
up until I could afford one. Naturally, I am intrigued by the concept.
May be we could try having one in the future?!?

Here are some tips on How to Have a Great Staycation from ABC
News:

a. Schedule start and end dates.
Just as you would with a vacation, schedule a beginning and ending
for your staycation to make it feel like an official vacation. Otherwise,
it runs the risk of feeling like just another string of nights in front of
the tube.

b. Pack that time with activities.
Plan a daily activity, and make sure something takes you out of the
house — for fun — every day.

c. Declare a "choratorium."
That means no chores! Don't make the bed, vacuum, clean out the
closets, pull weeds — nothing. You're on vacation!

d. Take staycation photos or videos, just as you would if you
went away from home for your vacation.