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Eating Healthy When Dining Out

By Angela on July 27, 2017 Food and Dining

You are on the right track with your diet and exercise program when, all of a sudden, in comes the text message that makes you dread the day: an invitation to eat out. Just before you get frustrated, or get obsessed about what not to eat, read these tips on what to do in these situations. Life is too short to refuse a nice time relaxing and sharing with friends. Moreover, food is meant to be eaten. How much of what is the key to everything. Do not pass out the opportunity to discover new dishes, and new ways to…

How to Design a Colorful Flower Bed

By Angela on July 26, 2017 Seasonal

A colorful flower bed can add pizzazz to your outdoor space. The right choices can make or break your garden, leaving you playing catch-up throughout the year. Paying attention to the small details will pay immediate dividends. A thoughtful mixture of colors, shapes, and heights will leave others green with envy. What are the steps to designing a colorful flower bed of your own? Here is a how-to guide that will help you make the decisions that are right for you and your space. Location The first thing to do when planning your proposed garden space is to determine the…

Smart Tips for Planning Your Child’s Birthday Party

By Angela on July 25, 2017 Family

As a parent, one of your most important tasks is making sure every one of your child’s birthdays is magical. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to turn your life upside down to bring together a birthday party for your kids. Some parents do just that, going to insane lengths to try to create an epic birthday party that tops what all the other parents did for their children’s parties. You need to find a balance. Make sure your child’s birthday party is special, but don’t go overboard. Use the following guide to plan a wonderful birthday party for…

Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Move

By Angela on July 24, 2017 Home

Moving can be a stressful and costly experience, and the bigger the move, the more you need to plan it out and prepare properly. While many moving expenses are unavoidable, you can cut your costs quite a bit with the right game plan. Follow these tips and you’ll keep expenses on your next move to a minimum. The number of items you move and the weight of those items affect are two of the most significant factors in determining your moving costs. It’s a good idea to get rid of whatever you can before your move so you aren’t paying…

Guide to Restaurant Tipping

By Angela on July 23, 2017 Food and Dining

Tipping is one of those controversial subjects that people debate all day long. Some people believe that they should tip only when someone in a service position does an outstanding and over-the-top job, and other people believe that not tipping is morally wrong. Who’s correct? Who’s in error? Is it ever appropriate not to tip? Is It ever inappropriate to tip? How much should a person leave? This piece seeks to answer those questions or at least provide a lighthearted perspective to them. What Is Tipping? Tipping, which is also known as gratuity, is the act of leaving a service…

Ten Budget Friendly Ways to Add Instant Curb Appeal

By Angela on July 21, 2017 Home

Summer is officially here and with summer comes festivals, vacations, and everyone is enjoying activities outside. You want your yard to be one of the best looking yards in the neighborhood, so you should add a little add curb appeal. For those of you that don’t know, curb appeal is how attractive your yard and the surrounding area looks from the street. This article will talk about ten ways to add curb appeal to any size yard this summer. 1. Install Outdoor Lighting Your yard will get an instantly updated look, as well as curb appeal by installing outdoor lighting.…

Fast-Growing Veggies for the Impatient Gardener

By Angela on July 20, 2017 Seasonal

It’s that time of year again, when your green thumb gets the itch. You want to grow your own veggies, load a pretty wicker basket with freshly harvested garden goodies. But you’re not the most patient gardener, and you waited until summer’s half over. Good news, it’s not too late! The following plants will give you the makings for salads and side dishes in no time, and all of them can be grown in pots or in the ground. Radishes This crispy peppery vegetable wins the title of fastest growing. It goes from dirt to serving dish in under a…

Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget

By Angela on July 19, 2017 Food and Dining

If your monthly food budget has you exasperated, you’re not alone. Most people wish they could spend less at the checkout counter. They also wish that they could eat a little healthier. Fortunately, these two goals don’t have to be mutually exclusive. If you’re trying to eat healthy and save money, these nine suggestions will help you accomplish those goals. 1. Make a List and Stick to It Adhering to this one practice and you’ll find that your impulse purchases go way down. (They’re major budget destroyers.) Aside from this, it’s difficult to plan meals ahead of time if you…

How to Organize a Family Reunion

By Angela on July 18, 2017 Family

Family reunions are a great way to catch up with everyone and spend some quality time together. Because so many families don’t live near one another, family reunions have become a necessity for in-person familial bonding that people wouldn’t get otherwise. Perhaps that’s why this event has been gaining in popularity in the past several decades. According to an Ipsos survey, around 63% of people have attended a reunion, and around 29% has attended a reunion in the last two years. While family reunions can be incredibly fun, it takes a lot of planning for this to happen. Thanks to…

Ways to Save Money on Costly Lawn Care

By Angela on July 16, 2017 Home

Every home deserves to be surrounded by a beautiful lawn, but quality landscaping can cost a fortune. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can save money on lawn care without too much extra effort. All you have to do is plan your lawn’s design carefully to make sure that you don’t waste any time or money. Choose Plants Carefully Plants are living things, and each one has adapted to a specific environment. This is even true of plants like grass, where the difference between each species is almost invisible to the naked eye. You can certainly plant species…

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