Home & Garden
How Going Green Saves Money: 5 Simple Money Saving Green Tips That Worked For Me
A lot of people think that going green means investing in expensive solar panels and recycling machines. That is absolutely not true. I’ve tried out small things that did not cost me … [Read More...]
How To Save Water In The Bathroom: 3 DIY Ways To Avoid Wasting Bathroom Water
If you were to ask someone back in the day the best way to conserve water in the bathroom, the most common answer would probably be: "Turn off the faucet when you're brushing your teeth!" And yes, … [Read More...]
DIY Fiberglass Tub Repair: Tips For Fixing A Scratched Or Cracked Bathtub/Shower
We received this question from a reader: We have a fiberglass tub, and 7 years ago when we moved into our brand new house with brand new tub, there was a chip or crack in a couple places of the … [Read More...]
Outdoor Fun
How To Find Forest Service Roads And Forest Road Maps… Put A Little Gravel In Your Travel!
Jim and I have owned 3 different Jeep Wranglers since 2004. Before that, we rented Jeep Wranglers and took them offroad during our vacations. For the most part our Jeeps have been daily drivers rather than offroad warriors, but we still enjoy taking them offroad once in awhile. While we've … [Read More...]
How To Measure Wind Damage From Tornadoes, Hurricanes & Other Storms
Wind damage – its dramatic impacts are sometimes the first images we see following a hurricane, tornado, or strong thunderstorm. Fortunately, meteorologists are doing an incredible job at improving forecasting methods so homeowners, municipal leaders, and emergency officials can prepare for … [Read More...]
Go From The Couch To A Half Marathon In 6 Months! Free Half Marathon Training Schedule + Half Marathon Training Tips
For many people, running a half marathon seems like a daunting task. Good news: Not only is it entirely possible for a couch potato to run a half marathon, but it can be accomplished within 6 months! Here's everything you need to be ready for your first half marathon... … [Read More...]
Electronics & Gadgets
How To Speed Up Your Computer: 5 Tips To Make Windows 7 Faster (Most Other Versions Too)
Computers can slow down for a variety of reasons, regardless of how up-to-date the hardware is. I have a Windows 7 laptop, and I remember when I first got it how super-fast it was. Now, a few years later, it's not nearly as fast as it once was. The same is true with my husband's Windows 7 … [Read More...]
Buying Digital Photo Frames: Tips For Choosing The Best Digital Photo Frame For You
Perhaps you’re a gadget lover who just has to have the next big thing. Maybe you’re looking for a gift for the person who seems to have everything. Since today's high-end digital photo frames can do all sorts of things (they even double as simple computers for those who don’t have one), … [Read More...]
5 Cell Phone Accessories No One Should Ever Buy
As you shop for cell phone accessories, stop and think about your purchase before you make it. Really, think about it. If you buy it, will you still want it in a week or so? In an aim to capture as much cash from the industry as possible, all sorts of manufacturers are trying to tap … [Read More...]
Hobbies & Crafts
The Joys Of Being A Penny Collector
Some people go head over heels for Bust halves while others sing praises for Buffalo nickels. But, I? What coin is it that I love most? It’s the penny – more specifically, the Lincoln cent. Why … [Read More...]
What’s A Business Strike Coin?
If you have spent any time perusing coin listings on coin dealers’ websites or checking out online coin collecting forums, you have probably come across the term business strike. But what’s a … [Read More...]
How To Make A Mothers Day Card Full Of Flowers
Flower your mother with love by making this colorful MOM card for Mother's Day! This card was inspired by this great package of flowers: Color Me Crazy by Petaloo. There are 80 flowers in … [Read More...]
Health & Beauty
Best Waterproof Eyeliner: 4 I’ve Tried + 5 Others That Get Great Reviews
I have allergies that are so bad they begin in early Spring and don't stop until early Fall. I also enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors -- especially riding our motorcycle on long distance rides … [Read More...]
4 Easy Tips For Losing Weight
If you have read any of my other health-related blog posts here at The Fun Times Guide, you would probably know that I’ve posted a few articles on losing weight because I fought a battle against … [Read More...]
Cervical Cancer Treatment, Causes And Symptoms
Cervical cancer is the 3rd most common type of cancer that occurs in women. It occurs at the mouth of the uterus where it joins the vagina. Women may experience localized symptoms or may have no … [Read More...]
Travel
Joining Roller Coaster Clubs Is A Great Way To Hitch A Ride With New Friends
My ride on the roller coaster enthusiast train began when I was 13 years old and took a spin on a double corkscrew roller coaster called The Python at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. While The Python no longer snakes its way through the tropical foliage at Busch Gardens, the beat of my roller … [Read More...]
How To Plan A Roller Coaster Vacation
My girlfriend and I are probably about as close as you can get to being certified roller coaster enthusiasts without being bona fide members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts – though we have entertained the thoughts of joining. So, to us, the plan to enjoy a roller coaster vacation by getting … [Read More...]
American Pickers Mike Wolfe’s Antique Archaeology Store In Nashville
The History Channel has made "picking" famous. What is picking you ask? Picking in its very essence is finding treasures via other people's trash. Two people have made antique picking an American pastime: Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. Through their show on the History Channel, American Pickers, … [Read More...]
Jobs & Money
Small Business Owners: Great Advice On How To Build A Brand
To many small business owners and employees, it seems that many large corporations are unfairly cornering the market when it comes to building a brand. Their astronomical advertising budget alone … [Read More...]
Which Tax Papers To Keep + Tips For Organizing 7 Years Of Support Documentation For Your Taxes
Each year around tax time, I go through all of our personal receipts, bank statements, household utilities, and medical bills/receipts in an attempt to stay organized. By staying on top of this and … [Read More...]
We Bought Another Paper Shredder! Here’s What To Look For When You Buy A Shredder
Regardless of the type of paper you save and how long you save it (like for tax purposes), you will inevitably need to shred a large amount of paper that has your private information on it … [Read More...]
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