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15 Ways to Find Good Books to Read
If you’re an avid reader, there’s nothing worse than to finish a book and not have another one waiting. Check out 15 ways to find good books to read.
Posted in How to, life, miscellaneous, saving money
Tagged book club, books, find good books to read, good books to read
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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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Beware of Thin-Soled Sandals: What to Do When You Get Blisters on the Balls of Your Feet
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!
Never Lose Your Keys Again with Tile Mate
If you’re like me, every five or ten years, you lose your key ring and everything on it — and it always happens at an inopportune time.
Posted in How to, Tile Mate
Tagged finding lost items, key tracker, lost items, Tile, Tile Mate, tracking device
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10 Best Life Hacks of 2016
Everyone loves to discover tricks and tips that make life easier. Here are the 10 best life hacks of 2016:
The First Thing to Replace After Divorce, Separation or Breakup
The days and weeks after a divorce, separation or breakup with a long-time lover can be filled with sadness.
Posted in divorce, How to, life, miscellaneous
Tagged breakups, divorce, gift to buy a friend after a breakup, helping friends through a divorce, supporting friends through a breakup, what to buy after a breakup, what to buy after a divorce, what to get rid of after a breakup, what to get rid of after a divorce, what to replace after a divorce
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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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Brave Women Go Places Alone
Women like to go places and do things with other women because they enjoy each other’s company. (And men have always joked that women even go to the restroom together at social events.) And, of course, women enjoy going out … Continue reading
Posted in fun, How to, life, miscellaneous, women go places alone
Tagged brave women, solo adventures, solo travel, traveling alone, women go places alone
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Joining the Uber Craze: My First Uber Experience
Everybody’s heard of Uber — the service that matches drivers and passengers, but I don’t know anyone over 40 who’s ever used it to go anywhere.
Posted in How to, life, miscellaneous, uber
Tagged first uber ride, tips for first uber ride, uber, uber adventure, uber cab, uber experience, uber passsenger, uber rider
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