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Keeping Your Spirits Up On A Low Budget

February 21, 2020 by Dawn McAlexander

Keeping Your Spirits Up On A Low Budget

Being on a tight budget or needing bad credit installment loans does not mean you have to sit at home feeling bored all the time. Here are some great ways to enjoy the summer sun without breaking the bank. Check Out Your Local Fourth of July Parade If you are lucky enough to have a Fourth of July parade or fireworks show in your area, this is a great low budget family … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Spirits Up On A Low Budget

Must Have Apps When Traveling

February 14, 2020 by Dawn McAlexander

Must Have Apps When Traveling

Traveling is a great way to give yourself a break and get away from the day to day routine that you have. However, when it comes to traveling, there is always the question of what you need when it comes to getting around in a new place. If you’re somewhere abroad, how do you communicate? Books can be clunky to carry and can make traveling difficult if you’re in a hurry to get … [Read more...] about Must Have Apps When Traveling

Travel Trends For 2020: Balancing Risk & Reward

January 17, 2020 by Dawn McAlexander

travel trends for 2020

When it’s time to get away, everyone has unique travel and destination requirements – and there are ever-changing preferences driving year-to-year trends. Budget drives a lot of the decisions, but so does the time away from home or the office – whether it’s several weeks or a long weekend. For others, it’s the experience – planned or free-wheeling, adventure or luxury, event … [Read more...] about Travel Trends For 2020: Balancing Risk & Reward

Rebuilding Your Financial Future After Divorce

January 17, 2020 by Dawn McAlexander

financial future after divorce

Going through the process of getting a divorce can be mentally and emotionally draining. But what many Americans may not realize is how expensive it can be to legally end a marriage. As Business Insider cites, the average U.S. divorce ends up costing about $15,000 per person. This figure accounts for attorney fees, filing costs, mediations, evaluations and other relevant … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Your Financial Future After Divorce

How Men And Women Really See Each Other When Online Dating

January 15, 2020 by Dawn McAlexander

How Men And Women Really See Each Other When Online Dating

Online dating is different there are many facets to it. It may appear the same for men and women. But men and women dating patterns are very different. Online dating for men can be based on simple objectives such as looking out for a compatible partner, trying to know different people and much more. Whereas online dating for women can be to find a genuine love interest, get rid … [Read more...] about How Men And Women Really See Each Other When Online Dating

Family Friendly Experiences In Copenhagen For All Ages

January 6, 2020 by Dawn McAlexander

Family Friendly Experiences in Copenhagen

Denmark is one of the most beautiful countries you can visit, and its capital city, Copenhagen, is a destination for millions of tourists each year. If you are planning a trip there with your family, you will come back home with some wonderful memories. While there are plenty of things to do, when you are traveling with children, you need to filter them through so that everyone … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Experiences In Copenhagen For All Ages

An Open Discussion About Sex And Sexuality

December 31, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

sex and sexuality

A lot has already been said and written about people belonging to the LGBTQ community. These people have been subjected to inhuman treatment. Almost every second day, we come across news stories that highlight the plight of people having ‘unusual’ sexual orientations. As individuals, we need to open our arms to those belonging to sexual minorities. All of us speak endlessly … [Read more...] about An Open Discussion About Sex And Sexuality

Meals That Stretch: Top Dinner Ideas That Will Surely Leave Leftovers

December 10, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

meals that stretch

When you were single and didn’t have any children, you had the luxury of being able to eat out when you wanted and as often as you wanted. When you actually did cook, you could cook for just yourself… those were the good old days, right? But once you got married and started a family, cooking for a party of one just wasn’t feasible anymore. As your family expands and appetites … [Read more...] about Meals That Stretch: Top Dinner Ideas That Will Surely Leave Leftovers

How To Prep Your Yard For An Outdoor Movie Viewing Party

December 6, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

outdoor movie viewing party

It might be winter, but that doesn't make it too early to think about summer activities. Specifically, I have been pondering how to get my yard summer entertaining ready. One thing I would love to do is throw an outdoor movie viewing party. Doesn't that sound like so much fun? In order to do that, though, I need to prep my yard. How To Prep Your Yard For An Outdoor Movie … [Read more...] about How To Prep Your Yard For An Outdoor Movie Viewing Party

Basement Media Room Decor Ideas

December 6, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

basement media room

I decided to do something really cool to my basement this winter. I bought a projector and a huge screen so that I can watch movies and games in this under utilized part of my house. Let's face it. I love the movie theater experience and TVs are only so big. The screen arrived a couple weeks ago and the projector came yesterday so now I have what I need to set everything … [Read more...] about Basement Media Room Decor Ideas

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