I guess the moral of this very long thread is to THINK about advice before you take it. If you are staying a 30 minute drive off site, think about whether an afternoon break is a good idea. If your kids barely take a nap on a boring day, think about whether an afternoon break will do any good. If you rarely drink pop or coffee, think about whether a refillable mug will benefit you. Don't slavishly follow anyone's advice.