Monthly Archives: September 2015

Dating a Much Younger Man

Posted on September 29, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Aren’t you always amazed how many men date much younger women? Women don’t seem to “rob the cradle” nearly as much. When I was about 46, I went out with B, a 27-year-old man. And I never regretted dating a … Continue reading →

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Money-Saving Gift Idea #1 — Extend Your Beauty Cosmetic Tool — Only $2.99

Posted on September 28, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Studies show that about 20 percent of the contents of health and beauty products remain in containers when users toss them — usually because they can’t get any more to come out! The Extend Your Beauty cosmetic tool is a … Continue reading →

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Super Fun Fundraising Idea Inspired by “The Donald”

Posted on September 25, 2015 by blogqueendiane

You can host a unique and amusing fundraising event to benefit your favorite charity — by cashing in on the notoriety of “The Donald.”

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Thrift Store Treasures #7

Posted on September 24, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Here are some great finds I came across during the last month in local thrift stores:

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Make a Customized Gift Everyone Can Use for $1 — in Less Than 15 Minutes

Posted on September 22, 2015 by blogqueendiane

In less than 15 minutes — with only a computer and printer — you can make a super-low-cost customized gift for friends and family. It’ll save them time and make their life easier.

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Mediterranean Cruise: Souvenirs from Italy and Greece

Posted on September 17, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Shopping in Greece and Italy was so much fun on my Mediterranean cruise! The shops had so many great souvenirs — and at reasonable prices, too.

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Mediterranean Cruise: Weird Incidents

Posted on September 15, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Am almost ready to wrap up the series of blog posts about my recent Mediterranean cruise. But there were too many weird incidents to not mention them…

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Mediterranean Cruise: The $847 Hotel Room

Posted on September 10, 2015 by blogqueendiane

  Have you ever stayed at a hotel that costs $847 a night? It sounds like something a rock star would do, doesn’t it? My vacation fund is zeroed out, but here’s my experience at a European luxury hotel.

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Ode to Lost Luggage

Posted on September 8, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Sept. 7 Dear Big Black Suitcase: I haven’t laid eyes on you since Aug. 1 when I left home at 3 a.m. for a “cruise-of-a-lifetime” to the Mediterranean and handed you over to the United airlines rep at the Charleston … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Cruise: Fabulous Venice

Posted on September 3, 2015 by blogqueendiane

At the end of our Mediterranean cruise, my friend M and I got off the ship and stayed an extra night in Venice before returning to the U.S. (We didn’t want to just fly in, get on the ship, get … Continue reading →

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