‘Springing Forward’ Preparing For Daylight Saving Time
It’s almost here: Daylight Saving Time. On March 10, clocks will “spring forward” one hour at 2 a.m. in most of the U.S., this causes many people to lose an hour of sleep.
Since 2007, Daylight Saving Time has consistently run from the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November.
Other than losing an hour of sleep, the time change also means the task of manually changing clocks. Nowadays, most electronics change automatically, but some household appliances still need a manual adjustment.
The Sleep Foundation reported that studies show that immediate adjustment to daylight saving time can result in a temporary spike in accidents due to driver fatigue. It may contribute to an increased risk of drowsy driving.
Sleep physician Dr. Abhinav Singh shared his tips with the foundation for adjusting to DST and warned that “spring forward” is a harder adjustment than our annual “fall back:” One of those tips includes getting a head start by planning 4 to 5 days prior. Additionally, going to bed earlier by 15 to 30 min each day starting seven days before the change. They also suggest banking your sleep and pulling up mealtimes by 15 min a day a week prior.
Daylight Saving Time Background
Written in 1784, Benjamin Franklin’s “An Economical Project,” laid some of the early groundwork for saving light according to the Farmer’s Almanac. The concept dates back even further when English architect William Willett proposed the idea in 1907 with his publication, “The Waste of Daylight.”
“It was whimsical in tone, advocating laws to compel citizens to rise at the crack of dawn to save the expense of candlelight,” the website mentioned.
There have been ongoing discussions about ending the practice of changing our clocks twice a year. Many lawmakers argue that providing more light in the evenings could benefit many Americans. Some regions do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Hawaii and most of Arizona are among them, as well as U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To keep things simple, seventeen states have passed laws to have Daylight Saving Time all year long. But first, these changes need approval from the federal government.
In March of 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to scrap the clock-switching routine. However, it has yet to pass the U.S. House of Representatives.
Michigan Has One of the Best Spring Break Destinations
Spring break always arrives at just the right time. It’s when the holiday cheer has totally worn off, and it’s also right when spring is around the corner but it’s not quite here yet. I remember loving spring break in school. But, even if you’re not in school or college anymore, why not take a fun spring break trip this year? If you have a family, all the more reason to do it. If you’re solo, that works, too. Thankfully, there are plenty of trendy, cheap spring break destinations available, and one is in Michigan.
If you want to get the most bang for your buck, as they say, stay close to home. It doesn’t have to be a staycation. But, why not travel to a town that you’ve never been to that’s within road trip distance? Of course, if you live in a cold climate, you might want to travel to a hot spot. The good news is that a lot of warm spring break destinations have great rates, because tourist is simply their business. So, if you go to a popular spring break spot, chances are they’ll have some good deals and be able to cut you a good deal due to just how many people who travel there each year.
The perfect spring break destination is really about getting away from it all. You want a place that fun and exciting. But, you also want a spot that really helps you break away from routine and, hopefully, your electronic devises. Another bonus is if you find a spring break destination near friends who you maybe haven’t seen in a while. It can be a really fun trip to find a central location and meet up with long-lost friends.
Read on for some trendy, cheap spring break destinations in the United States. Here’s hoping for a super fun spring vacation. Oh, these work for summer, too.
Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it.
She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel.
A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community.
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