5 Secrets To Teach A Teenager How To Shower Faster

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Can we please talk for a moment about something serious? Something that is a constant struggle in our household, ever since my son became a teenager a few years ago. Yes, you read that correctly, there is a teenager currently living in my house. I love him dearly and he may not be particularly happy I am sharing this, but I can’t take much more when it comes to teen shower habits, which is why I am sharing this 5 secrets to teach a teenager how to shower faster.  This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission when you … Read more

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The Best Road Trip Essentials You Need to Have

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Before you gas up and head to the car for your next travel experience, there are definitely some road trip essentials you need. Road trips are such a great way to travel because you can go at your own pace and also take breaks when you need to. Being able to stop when you want in the car is a wonderful way to explore new places along the journey.  One of the things I often hear from people about taking road trips is they don’t know how to stay comfortable, occupied and organized in the car. To help not only make … Read more

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Why You Need These Tieks Ballet Flats

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Even though summer is the season I crave, fall fashion is what I love best. One way I like to show off my casually fashionable style is with shoes, especially Tieks ballet flats. I love shoes that are comfortable, classy, and fashionable, which is why my favorite pairs for about 10 years now are Tieks. Last year I added a unique pair to my collection, that are perfect for fall. Now that the chilly weather has arrived I want to share why you need these Tieks flats.  This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission when you make … Read more

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15 Free Best Travel Apps You Need To Download

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Do you know that over 70% of US travelers use their smartphones when traveling? But how do you know what best travel apps to to download? Travelers use mobile devices for almost every aspect of travel. This includes booking trips, planning activities, directions, locating restaurants, reviews and so much more. Maybe because I know what it’s like to travel without a smartphone, the more I travel, the more I appreciate mine. Traveling is easier now thanks to being able to quickly search for things online plus a variety of helpful apps. With so many available apps and new ones popping … Read more

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Here Are 5 Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Getaways

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Spending time with family and friends is definitely a great way to ring in the new year, so what about family friendly New Year’s Eve getaways?  This year why not mix in a little spontaneous travel excitement by taking your New Year’s Eve celebration on the road and celebrating at a destination that is fun for the whole family.  There are many destinations both near and far that you  Here are 5 family friendly New Year’s Eve getaways that are perfect for families with kids of any age. What can families do on New Years Eve? 5 Family Friendly New … Read more

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How To Travel To Paris On A Budget

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Travel isn’t always fun or glamorous and can actually be stressful at times, but it’s my passion (even more than collecting Tieks). There is a favorite quote of mine that talks about not caring what travel puts you through if you truly love it. That is exactly how I feel. I would spend all day road tripping or in a plane, boat, bus or train if it meant I could explore someplace new in this world, even for a short time. Earlier this year I created a virtual vision board, and one of the main themes was travel. Not just … Read more

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How To Spend 3 Days in Puerto Rico With Kids

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Have you ever thought about going on a vacation to a beautiful island like Puerto Rico with kids? Since my kids were little (they are 15 and 9 now), we have visited San Juan, Puerto Rico at least once a year. They have been some of our very best family vacations. Usually when we travel here we stay about 3-4 days. Now, people may think it’s too rushed to spend 4 days in Puerto Rico with kids, but I promise you can have lots of fun in the sun. Let me show you why this destination is one of our family’s … Read more

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The Best Guide For Buying The Right Size Tieks

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I LOVE shoes. They are my favorite thing to purchase, wear and travel with. There are many types of shoes I love, but my most favorites are Tieks. Tieks are my go to shoe of choice thanks to their amazing comfort level, durability, portability, and also their style factor. They even have a signature Tieks blue sole and stripe up the back of the shoe for a classy and unique look. Since you can’t try these shoes on before ordering them, how can you be sure you are buying the right size Tieks? After buying so many pairs of these ballet … Read more

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Are Tieks Really Even Worth The Price?

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As a person who loves shoes of all kinds, flats are by far my favorite. Tieks ballet flats to be exact, but are Tieks really even worth the price?  One of the main problems I used to have when it came to flats was finding the perfect pair. Flats are more comfortable and perfect for my busy lifestyle instead of trying to do it all in uncomfortable shoes. I had trouble finding ballet flats that didn’t pinch or cause blisters. A great pair of shoes needs to provide enough comfort to walk around in all day long. While also being fashionable … Read more

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Top 4 Things To Do On A Disney Cruise

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Do you and your family love to travel and create new memories throughout the world together? What about a great love for all things Disney? Since my family and I are frequent visitors of Disney World, about 6 years ago we decided to literally take the plunge and combine our loves of traveling and Disney and take our first Disney Cruise. From before we even set sail we quickly rdiscovered that Disney Cruises have something for everyone. They also have impeccable service, spacious staterooms, excellent food, plus the cleanest ships around. With so many events, activities and places to explore, both … Read more

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Caribbean / cruise / Disney / Disney Cruise / Disney vacation / family travel / Florida / travel