How to Plan the Perfect Vacation

Every once in a while, it’s great to break away from emails, cellphones and computers to enjoy a little relaxation. However, planning the perfect vacation isn’t easy. Studies show that the inability to plan for a great vacation is the result of many Americans not taking enough holidays off. Thankfully, there are a few ways that you can plan the perfect vacation for you and your family. Enjoy the Anticipation According to a study done at Breda University of Applied {Read More}

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Cost-Effective Tips for Staging Your Home for Sale

When selling a home, no homeowner would like the home to sit on the market for an extended period. This is why you must stage your home in one way or another. However, staging your home should not cost you an arm. Here are several cheap methods you can use to stage your home for sale. 1. De-clutter and depersonalize The best way to attract someone to want to live in that house is to remove your personal stuff. You {Read More}

Don’t Heat Up The Kitchen Heat Up The Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven

Disclosure: I received product for review purposes, all opinions are my own. The Summer months in the south can get pretty hot and with only having window air condition units to keep the place cool, we try not to use the oven. With living in the South grilling out usually is our go to when it comes to cooking. We love grilling ribs, chicken, and pork butts. However, if it’s just my family eating we tend to have left overs. {Read More}

Limited Access To On-line

In a few weeks, you’ll notice not much going on in these neck of the woods. I will have very limited access to on-line. I will be able to check emails and I will respond to those emails as soon as possible. If I don’t respond don’t think I am ignoring you, because I am not! Before the limited access gets here, I will have a few new giveaways posted to keep everyone going. Once I get back on-line, you’ll {Read More}

Why Teacher’s Should Stay Sharp With Continuing Education

Even if you have completed school and received a Bachelor’s degree, have a teaching job, and feel safely ensconced in your position, at some point it is almost inevitable that boredom will set in. Additionally, it is generally in a teacher’s nature that they love to learn. In response to these needs, many practicing teachers consider pursuing higher education in the form of a Master’s degree. Yet many quickly dismiss the idea because honestly, who has the time? Right? Actually, {Read More}

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