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Going to Aruba soon? Here's everything you want to know about Aruba vacations -- and I mean everything! We've been twice and we're planning our third trip now. Here's what to do, what to drink, where to eat, fun things to do on the water, what to pack, and how the money works in Aruba.
Read moreAre the letters A and M in AMERICA close together or far apart on your 1992 penny? If they're close together, then you may have the rare 1992 penny error! Here's what to look for on your 1992 pennies to find out if you have a 1992 Close AM penny or just a regular 1992 penny. See what the Close AM penny and all other 1992 pennies are worth today!
Read moreIt's easy to get lost in all types of USB ports -- there's micro USB and mini USB, as well as Type A, B, and C USB! But the latest and greatest is Type C USB. Here's everything you need to know about USB C and why you should search for gadgets that have this type of USB port.
Read moreThinking of getting a Fitbit activity tracker? I got one! Here's my Fitbit Flex review including all of the Fitbit benefits and advantages as I see them, tips for using the Fitbit wristband, and how to use the Fitbit Flex tracker without a phone.
Read moreWhat's in your baby's diaper tote? I believe these 20 or so items are a well rounded assortment of baby items that make the most sense to take with you wherever baby goes -- while keeping it minimal. See what I keep inside my Skip Hop Grand Central Diaper Bag...
Read moreBuying a new kitchen sink? If you have a little bit of flexibility in the dimensions, capacity, and cost, then you might want to consider a farmhouse sink (aka an apron front sink). But before you do, here are the 5 most important things to think about when choosing a farmhouse kitchen sink.
Read moreWant to know how to stop stammering and how to cure stuttering once and for all? I stuttered until I was 22 years old. After about 1 year of trying different things, I finally learned how to stop stuttering forever. Take it from this former stutterer, there are some rather simple techniques to stop stuttering -- all it takes is consistency and patience. Here's what worked for me.
Read moreMy husband received a melanoma diagnosis from a mole on his arm. You can see in his skin cancer photos how the mole grew and changed colors over 6 years. Here's what we've learned about the best melanoma treatment options, what the melanoma stages of cancer mean, and what melanoma looks like. We hope you'll find this information helpful if you or someone in your family is diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer.
Read moreAsheville, NC & New England states have the most colorful fall scenery. If you can't make it there, I've got some other GREAT places to visit - at least one is likely to be near you! Here are the next best places to see fall foliage in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wyoming.
Read moreThe ultimate list of themed Halloween costume ideas for groups! Whether you're a parent taking your kids trick-or-treating, a teen going to a Halloween party, or an adult trying to win the costume contest at work -- choosing the right costume can make or break your Halloween experience. One of the most fun things for a group of people to do is to celebrate Halloween by dressing up around a theme -- so your costumes go together!
Read moreJeep dog accessories... check! Jeep baby stuff... check! Here's my checklist of offroad Jeep must-haves when you're a Jeep family with 1 baby and 2 dogs. Offroad Jeeping with kids and dogs is possible (and enjoyable)... as long as you take these things along!
Read moreSave money by reading this before you call an HVAC professional -- because keeping your condensate drain line clean and clog-free is easier than you think! Follow these simple steps to maintain your HVAC system's condensate line -- whether you have a gravity flow line (like most people do - including myself) or an a/c condensate pump (like I recently installed).
Read moreWhether you've got a rock chip (that will lead to a cracked windshield in no time, or an RV windshield that needs replaced for some other reason. Here's what I've learned firsthand about RV windshield replacement cost vs RV windshield repair cost.
Read moreThousands of dogs get the canine parvovirus each year. Of those, 15% will die. Without treatment, 100% will die. Here's what you need to know about dog parvo disease including: the symptoms of parvo, how it's spread, and the treatment for parvo. If you suspect that your dog is suffering from parvo, take your dog to the vet right away! Most deaths from the canine parvo virus occur within 48 to 72 hours.
Read moreBefore buying personalized koozies with our business logo on them, I did an exhaustive search of all of the different can koozies, bottle koozies, water bottle koozies, and custom koozies I could find. Here's everything you could possibly want to know about all the different types of koozies - including some of the most clever koozies that exist right now. Before you order bottle koozies or can koozies, read this first!
Read moreSee if these Halloween activities are terrifying enough to scare even YOU! Here are 7 intense and scary things to do at night. They'll leave you wondering why you ever decided to attempt this frightening challenge in the first place!
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