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Monthly Archives: June 2016
10 Good Things in 10 Days
When I think about it, things have been going pretty well lately. Here are 10 good things that happened in the last 10 days.
12 Reasons Cruises are Better than Land Vacations
Cruising is awesome — and, in my opinion, cruises are better than land vacations any day. Here’s why:
See the USA and Create a Map of All The Places You’ve Been
The next time you’re sitting around with family and friends, pull up this website for an entertaining activity and a great conversation starter. It’s fun and it doesn’t cost a cent!
Posted in family, friends, frugal fun, fun
Tagged create a map of all the places you've been, states visited
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Mediterranean Cruise: Amalfi Coast and Capri
After taking a shore excursion along the Amalfi Coast while docked at Naples, Italy, during a Mediterranean cruise, I decided that one of my new favorite locations in the world is the island of Capri.
Posted in cruising, cruising solo, mediterranean cruise, travel
Tagged Amalfi Coast, Capri, cruising, cruising solo, Mediterranean cruise, solo travel
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A Unique Workout: High Intensity Adult Trampoline Exercise Class
A huge indoor trampoline center near my house (Sky Zone) geared mostly to children, offers high intensity adult trampoline exercise classes. My friend Cheryl talked me into going because she knows I’m always on the lookout for unique workout challenges. … Continue reading
Childhood Activities Adults Still Love
Come on, admit it. There are some things from your childhood you still love.
Posted in childhood, childhood activities adults still love, fun, life, miscellaneous
Tagged adult play, childhood activities that adults still love, childhood smells that evoke memories, childhood smels adults love, favorite childhood activities you still love, favorite childhood smells you still love, sweet smells of childhood
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Mediterranean Cruise to Malta
If you’re like me, you may have vaguely heard of Malta but don’t really know where it is or much about it. That’s why it was fun to spend a day there on a Mediterranean cruise to Malta!
Posted in cruising, cruising solo, mediterranean cruise, travel
Tagged cruising, Malta, Mediterranean cruise, solo cruising, solo travel
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Weight Watchers Now: Wow!
The last (and only) time I was a Weight Watchers member was 14 years ago when they offered a program at work. Got down to my goal and became a lifetime member. But somehow over the years, the weight slowly … Continue reading
Posted in fitness, health, How to, miscellaneous, weight watchers
Tagged losing weight, smart points, watch watchers, weight loss
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Highs and Lows of May
Highs Went on a solo 10-night Mediterranean cruise! It was wonderful! Just love the houses in Italy stacked on the mountainsides, and my favorite place was the island of Capri (pictured below).
