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Are Timeshare Investments Worthwhile?

Published by Nathan Y on March 20th, 2013

It’s that time of year again when everyone gets sick of the cold weather that winter has to offer and they start to day dream of warmer times and locations. For those of us you that plan ahead, winter can be one of the busiest times of year for vacation planning. Most vacation rentals open up their schedule around the first of the year and in most cases its first come, first serve to try to get your favorite cabin, condo, or camping spot. In the midst of all this vacation planning madness it can be tempting to start looking

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Cooling off with Juice Pops

Published by Steve H on August 21st, 2012

If you are looking for a fun way to cool off this summer, consider making your own juice pops! It is easy to do, fun, and most importantly- delicious. This is a great activity to do with your kids, because they can help out and go through it without running the risk of a huge mess or having anything burned during a botched cooking job. This is also a great activity because it actually is pretty healthy. Most frozen treats have a very high sugar concentration, making them not the healthiest choice overall. Frozen juice pops taste just as good,

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Being Safe Out on the Water

Published by Steve H on August 17th, 2012

Summer is winding down, but there still is plenty of time to get out there and enjoy it before it is done. One of the most popular activities during the summer is getting out on the water and having a blast. Whether it is one a pond or lake or reservoir or river, getting out on the water allows people to have fun and cool down. That being said, time out on the water should always be market by a focus on safety. There are a lot of possible risks to engaging in these activities, so making safety a priority

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Practicing Portion Control

Published by Steve H on August 9th, 2012

Whether you are looking to lose some weight or merely want to have more control over your dietary intake, exercising portion control throughout the day is one of the best ways to get results overall.  Portion control is all about being able to define the limits of the food you eat throughout the day. It also is going to be one of the effective ways to lose weight and keep it off. As with any dietary method, portion control requires dedication and the building of good habits. These will be the ultimate deciding factor when it all comes down to it. That being

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Be Careful with Your Fireworks

Published by Steve H on July 24th, 2012

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Making Your Vacation a Work Free Vacation

Published by Rachel D on July 12th, 2012

When you head out onto vacation this summer, leave your work behind. There are many reasons as to why you should take a work free vacation and here are some of them… 1. You will come back re-energized and ready to work. You will be more effective and you may even be excited to come back from work when you take some time away from work without checking into the office or checking your work e-mail the whole time that you are gone. The rejuvenation is a great way to become more optimistic about work and even to motivate creativity

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Grilling Away the Summer

Published by Steve H on July 3rd, 2012

Summer is a time for friends, family, food, and fun. As such, grilling on the barbecue is one of the most popular summer past times. There is something special about food off of the grill which perfectly embodies the spirit of summer. When you bring up the term “grilling” it makes you think of hamburgers and steaks in the vast majority of cases. These are perennial favorites, because the meat comes out crisp and smoky and delicious. That being said, there is not a shortage of other things that you can cook on the grill. Here are some of the

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Supporting Local Community Events

Published by Steve H on June 22nd, 2012

If you are looking for things to do this summer with your family, consider checking out what your community has in the way of arts and entertainment. Most cities and towns have plays and classes and concerts and art galleries and other fun events which all are offered on a local level for discounted prices or for free. These events are ways to keep the community entertained and to forge good bonds of friendship. Not only are these events often offered at very low prices for everyone involved, but they also have the perk of being considerably more relaxed as

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Purchasing Apps for Shopping

Published by Rachel D on June 20th, 2012

When you are working on budgeting and saving money, you may not realize that your smart phone can be one of your biggest allies. You can save money while you are shopping, simply by downloading some apps that have been created to help you find the best prices on the products that you are shopping for. Downloading apps usually comes at a minimal cost. Check with your carrier about what is covered on your plan if you are unsure about the cost of downloading an app to your phone. After you are good to go, you may want to look

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Saving Money on Summer Essentials

Published by Rachel D on June 14th, 2012

This summer, you may be looking for many ways that you can cut costs. To save money, you should look through the things that you are purchasing and see if there is any way that you can purchase something of the same quality for a lesser amount of money. Recently, professionals headed out to see if there is a way that consumers could save some money on their sunscreen. Wearing sunscreen throughout the summer months is important for many different reasons. First, being in the sun without protection can result in skin cancer. Second, sunburns can be painful. Third, not

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