Traveling to a new country means opening the door to new experiences sure to excite your senses, from the local attractions to hearing different languages to eating the delectable cuisine. But, going somewhere foreign also brings with it the tricky bit of learning how to navigate that place’s unique systems and conventions, such as how […] Read More…
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Your Guide to Converting Imperial to Metric Units for Travel
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Tagged convert inches to feet., convert miles to kilometers, imperial units, metric units
May 22, 2019
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What is a Healthy Heart Rate?
Most people have seen images of a heart rate monitor screen: a line with periodic sharp spikes up and down. Perhaps you can even clearly hear in your mind the beeping that occurs as these spikes appear. While these images may be ingrained in us from various medical movies and TV shows, knowing your own […] Read More…
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Tagged healthy heart rate, healthy weight, heart rate, heart rate calculator, target heart rate
May 10, 2019
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Is it Cheaper to Fly or to Drive?
Planning your next vacation comes with a number of fun decisions to make including what attractions you want to see, what restaurants you want to try, and where you want to stay. Yet, along with the exciting part of planning a vacation comes the not-so-exciting part – determining the logistics, like whether you’re going to […] Read More…
Also posted in Money, Travel
Tagged calculating fuel costs, flying vs. driving, gas mileage calculator, pros and cons of driving, pros and cons of flying, travel
May 8, 2019
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How To Make a Sandbox in Your Backyard
Sometimes it can feel like an impossible task to get your kids off the screens and go enjoy the outdoors instead. One way you can change this is by making your backyard a fun place for little ones to imagine and explore so they’ll be excited to play outside. Installing an above ground pool is […] Read More…
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Tagged DIY sandbox, how to make a sandbox, online sandbox calculator, sandbox, sandbox calculator
May 3, 2019
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5 DIY Garden Tips for Beginners
Interested in gardening but have no idea where to start? Don’t worry, every gardener was a beginner at one time! There are plenty of tips and resources out there to help ease people into making their own gardens, including classes and online calculators for materials like mulch and topsoil. With these five DIY garden tips, […] Read More…
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Tagged garden calculators, gardening, gardening tips, how to garden, mulch calculator, topsoil calculator
May 1, 2019
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Tips on Buying Clothes for Growing Children
As a parent, it can seem like one minute you have a little baby bundle of joy on your hands and then the next a full-grown teen. As children grow, it may feel like a full-time affair trying to make sure your child has clothes that fit them. It can also feel like a major […] Read More…
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Tagged buying clothes for children, hand-me-downs, height calculator, height predictor, saving money, thrift shop
April 26, 2019
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The Problem with Using Online Recipes (And How to Solve Them)
After searching all corners of the internet to find the perfect recipes for your dinner party, you’ve hit a speed bump: The original recipe isn’t for the same number of people you’re planning to serve, or it’s written in measurements you’re not familiar with. Unfortunately, those are some common problems with converting recipes that you […] Read More…
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Tagged converting a recipe, cooking, online recipes, recipe converter, recipe scaler, scaling a recipe
April 19, 2019
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6 Tips for “Tipping” During Travel
So you’ve packed your bags, downloaded or printed your boarding pass, and you’re ready to go for your next trip. But wait! Before you jet off, don’t forget to research the tipping etiquette for your destination. Not all countries tip, and for the ones that do, the rates can vary. You don’t want to get […] Read More…
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Tagged how to tip, tip calculator, tipping, tipping abroad, tipping in other countries, tipping while travel
April 17, 2019
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The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College
So, you’ve finished high school and now your big, bright future looms on the horizon. While many of your peers are headed straight to college, you may be thinking to yourself, “Should I take a gap year?” Taking a gap year before college can be a great opportunity, but there are also some downsides worth […] Read More…
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Tagged college value calculator, gap year, gap year before college, pros and cons of a gap year, should I take a gap year?
April 12, 2019
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How to Choose a Color for a Nursery
Are you expecting a new bundle of joy soon? Congratulations! Whether you’re a first-time parent or you’ve been down this road before, welcoming a new baby to the family is an exciting time. Part of that excitement is the nesting stage where you’re preparing your home for your newborn. During all of this cleaning and […] Read More…
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Tagged choosing a color for a nursery, how to paint a nursery, paint, paint a nursery, paint calculator
April 9, 2019
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