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Flotation Tank Experience: A One-Hour Relaxing Float in a Tub of Buoyant Water
Sensory deprivation tanks were big in the 70s, but who knew they were still around? If you missed out on the experience then (like I did), check out this relaxation technique at a location near you. While the concept remains … Continue reading
Posted in life
Tagged float tank, flotation tank, relaxation, sensory deprivation tank, sensory deprivation therapy, spa
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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Best of Intentions Can Backfire Big-Time
Ever hear the saying “No good deed goes unpunished”? I didn’t understand what it meant til I was in my 40s, but that’s when I discovered that doing things out of the goodness of your heart to help someone doesn’t … Continue reading
Hotel Rooms: You Get What You Pay For
When staying at hotels while traveling, getting a good room depends a little on luck, but typically, I’ve found that with hotel rooms you get what you pay for. This was driven home by a recent experience at the hotel … Continue reading
Escape Room: A Unique and Interesting Adventure with Friends
Escape rooms (also known as escape games) have been springing up everywhere. If you’ve never heard of them or experienced one, keep reading…
Posted in escape room, friends, fun
Tagged adventure, escape games, escape room, fun with friends
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9 MORE Super Fun Fundraising Ideas to Raise Big Bucks
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 … Continue reading
Super Fun Fundraising: Make Money with a 2017 Eclipse Fundraiser
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!
Super Fun Fundraiser: Container Garden Contest and Silent Auction
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.
Decluttering and Organizing the Refrigerator: An Amazing Transformation
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 … Continue reading
16 Helpful Tips for a Broken Leg, Broken Foot or Broken Ankle
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.
Posted in How to, medical
Tagged broken foot, broken leg, coping with a broken ankle, coping with a broken foot, coping with a broken leg, how to cope with a broken foot, how to cope with a broken leg, leg cast, scooter for a broken leg, tips for a broken foot, tips for a broken leg, tips for people with a leg cast
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