For three decades, long before the innovation of cheap Spanish package holidays, most people’s summer vacations involved a seaside town or holiday camp such as Blackpool, Southend, Butlin’s and Pontin’s. And the No. 1 adult leisure activity at these Meccas of social culture, Bingo.
But as the 1980’s dawned and flights to utopias such as Magaluf and Benidorm got cheaper, Britain’s seaside’s suffered and the popularity of Bingo (and with it road trip bingo) waned as the sangria … Keep Reading!!!
This post was sponsored by Schick… which is great because I am terrible at almost all hair removal techniques, plus I am too cheap to see a professional, and that let it grow wild and free lifestyle is really not for me… so razors really are the only viable option.
We live right down the street from UCLA, and it is always fun when August rolls around and the streets of Westwood village are suddenly filled with people again.
Occasionally, … Keep Reading!!!
By A.M., IANtB Science Editor
Jamie’s blog inspires some of the most colorful commenters. Recently, in response to an article that featured a breastfeeding five year-old, one very articulate individual commented, “This is how serial killers are made.” Well, this happens to be an area that has lately been of great interest among child psychologists, sociologists, and pediatric anthropologists. But let me start with extended breastfeeding itself, then I’ll talk about how serial killers are made. (When a mommy serial … Keep Reading!!!
Cooking or baking with your kids can turn out to be a lot of fun but you have to be very careful so as to not let your kids get hurt. If possible, always read Kitchen Kickstart product reviews before purchasing to fully understand the product durability, especially when ordering online. Many kitchen equipment are not safe for kids’ use. So, it is important that you hand them only those utensils which are safe or kid-friendly.
Here is a list … Keep Reading!!!
Thrift stores and consignment shops have been growing in popularity as the DIY (or “do-it-yourself”) trend continues to sweep every blog. In the last fifty years, clothing has started to be produced en masse, meaning shopping purchases have become frequent and quality has occasionally dwindled. Between the internet’s growing accessibility and the large quantities of money we seem to throw at big name clothing stores, it begs the question: Why not alter the clothes we already have so they do… Keep Reading!!!
Sweating is something that you can definitely count on when you’re engaging in any type of physical activity. Whether you’re running a 5k marathon or hitting the gym, sweat is something that you just have to deal with. But what about when it gets a little excessive? Excessive sweating can be embarrassing and keep you from really burning off those extra calories and keeping your heart healthy. Learning ways to control your sweat, rather than avoiding exercise is the best … Keep Reading!!!
Dating sites can be great…or they can be a total nightmare. Pretty much every terrible thing you’ve heard is true. But it’s possible to find people. Yours truly has been with his current girlfriend for nearly four years, and we met via Loveawake dating site. On the other hand, that was after sending a lot of messages and trying to avoid letting down a twenty-year-old who called herself PoisonedThorn who was way too into me and obviously not my … Keep Reading!!!
Do you know that only 50% of U.S. households are following a monthly budget? According to The Credit Examiner, the average American spends $1.33 for every $1 earned. Whether you are planning to buy a house, a car, a major appliance, pay for college or even a trip for your family, saving for major expenses can be a challenge. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. With a bit of frugality and a lot of patience, here’s how … Keep Reading!!!
Father’s Day can sometimes be the hardest shopping season of the year. I know it definitely is for me. If you want to change it up for dad come his big day, check out my top Father’s Day Gift Ideas below.
Oliberte Fair Trade Shoes starting at $55
Whether it be a grand gesture, a special occasion, or check off of that mighty bucket list; an African safari goes beyond a typical holiday. It takes months of planning, scouring reviews on the internet, and real-life discussion with family and friends before cautiously booking…and even then, many people who finally commit are concerned that they may have chosen the wrong place.… Keep Reading!!!
Are you on a quest to be a perfect parent? Me too. We’ll forget about the cheese and crackers I called lunch yesterday and hit restart. Perfection begins here and now, my friends…
Okay, that was a little tongue-in-cheek because we all know there’s no such thing as a perfect parent. Still, we should all strive to be the best parents we can be. First, let’s release the idea of perfection. Next, follow these tips for being the best role … Keep Reading!!!
You’ve made it through the hard part, and now your little angel is in the world.
You’ve spent months preparing for their arrival, and you probably think you have everything to meet all of your new baby’s and your own needs. You might have everything you need but having certain gadgets can make being a new parent a whole lot easier.
The most obvious gadget that you should get is a baby monitor. In the … Keep Reading!!!