Thoughts, Tips and Tales

Escape Room: A Unique and Interesting Adventure with Friends

Posted on July 18, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Escape rooms (also known as escape games) have been springing up everywhere. If you’ve never heard of them or experienced one, keep reading… Continue reading →

Posted in escape room | Tagged adventure, escape games, escape room, fun with friends | 3 Comments

9 MORE Super Fun Fundraising Ideas to Raise Big Bucks

Posted on July 11, 2017 by blogqueendiane

If you want to raise funds for a charitable cause, employee services association at work, or any other reason, sometimes it’s hard to hit on a winning idea. Here are 9 MORE Super Fun Fundraising Ideas to supplement my original post of 16 Super Fun Fundraising Ideas. Continue reading →

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Super Fun Fundraising: Make Money with a 2017 Eclipse Fundraiser

Posted on July 4, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Who would have ever thought that a natural phenomenon would be the source of so many super-fun fundraising possibilities…? And the opportunity for an eclipse fundraiser doesn’t come along very often, either!

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Posted in fundraising ideas | Tagged charity fundraising ideas, eclipse fundraiser, fun fundraiser, fundraiser, fundraising ideas, super fun fundraiser | 5 Comments

Super Fun Fundraiser: Container Garden Contest and Silent Auction

Posted on June 27, 2017 by blogqueendiane

A container garden contest and silent auction is a unique and fun fundraiser that can produce big results; I coordinated this event in my workplace at a government agency and it was an incredible hit. Continue reading →

Posted in contest, fundraising ideas, gardening | Tagged best fundraiser ever, container garden fundraiser, container gardening contest, creative fundraiser, fun fundraiser, fundraiser, gardening fundraiser | 6 Comments

Decluttering and Organizing the Refrigerator: An Amazing Transformation

Posted on June 20, 2017 by blogqueendiane

As part of my home decluttering project (OK, it was my 2016 New Year’s resolution, but who says it can’t continue in 2017?) I recently took my frig from chaos to calm. Decluttering and organizing the refrigerator resulted in an amazing transformation. Continue reading →

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16 Helpful Tips for a Broken Leg, Broken Foot or Broken Ankle

Posted on June 13, 2017 by blogqueendiane

If you have a broken ankle, broken leg or broken foot, chances are it’s a new experience — and you can use some helpful tips to make life as easy as possible during your recovery. Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Treasures #9 — Great Bargain Finds

Posted on June 6, 2017 by blogqueendiane

The pace of my thrift store shopping has slowed a little, but my excitement about thrift store treasures will never diminish! Continue reading →

Posted in thrift store treasures | Tagged bargain shopping, bargains, frugal shopping, thrift store treasures, thrift stores | 6 Comments

Fitbit Charge 2 Review: Vastly Superior to Fitbit Charge HR

Posted on May 30, 2017 by blogqueendiane

My Fitbit Charge HR got waterlogged recently (don’t turn upside down in a kayak while wearing it) and quit working, so I had to buy a new fitness tracker. Another Charge HR wasn’t an option — since it’s being discontinued — so I chose a Fitbit Charge 2 to replace it. The following Fitbit Charge 2 review describes the new features and improvements that make it vastly superior to the Fitbit Charge HR. Continue reading →

Posted in fitbit | Tagged charge 2, comparison of fitbit charge 2 and fitbit charge hr, Fitbit, fitbit charge 2, Fitbit Charge 2 review, fitbit charge hr vs. fitbit charge 2, Fitibit review, fitness trackers, how does fitbit charge 2 differ from fitbit charge hr | 2 Comments

Second Women’s Kayaking and Hiking Weekend in Brevard: Wonderful Except for the Near-Death Experience

Posted on May 23, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Recently came back from a second women’s kayaking and hiking weekend in Brevard, North Carolina, and it was great — except for the near-death experience… Continue reading →

Posted in female friends, kayaking and hiking, travel | Tagged female friends, hiking, kayaking, kayaking and hiking, near-death experience, women over 50, womens outdoor adventures | 8 Comments

Beware of Thin-Soled Sandals: What to Do When You Get Blisters on the Balls of Your Feet

Posted on May 16, 2017 by blogqueendiane

There are so many cute sandals! But before you buy the next pair, keep this in mind: sandals with ultra-thin soles can result in days of misery! Continue reading →