If you have not yet heard from your local news channel or read about it somewhere on social media, you now officially have one year to obtain a Real ID from your home state. If this is your first time hearing of Real ID and you have no idea what we’re talking about, don’t panic. To put it as plainly as possible, a Real ID is your driver’s license or identification card with...
Best Ways to Celebrate a Birthday as You Get Older
Remember when you were a kid, and birthdays were something you always looked forward to? Why not, considering the cake, presents and all your friends from school would show up. Plus, there was always a pinata full of Snickers and Twix bars. I remember being excited about birthdays until I became a teenager because after that, I just wanted to go out with friends and get away from my parents as...
What You’ll Need for the Ultimate Labor Day Weekend
With Labor Day weekend fast approaching, it is time for us to bid summer a bittersweet farewell. While the holiday doesn’t officially mark the end of this scorching summer, it appears like it’s our last chance to fire up the grill, plan one final road trip, and drive our kids to the beach before school starts (finally!). via GIPHY Personally, Labor Day weekend has always been one of my favorite...
Outdoor Activities To Check Off Your Summer Bucket List
Summer is great. The kids are out of school, the weather is hotter, there seems like there’s nothing to do yet for some reason, your to-do list keeps growing longer and the day seems never to end. Unfortunately, nowadays, the majority of people would rather spend their days inside with the air conditioning blasting on high. If you’re not a parent, you might have your own plans on how...
Vacation Spots You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer
The need to travel always seems more notable during the summer season. The kids are off of school, the days drag on, the weather is hotter, and everything just seems more tiring. Plus, if you are not keeping busy, then the words “I am bored” will forever be scarred in your brain. The top picks for summer spots are endless! Really, there are thousands of places that are bound to help...
DIY Activities for Kids This Summer
It is finally summertime, my good folks, and temperatures this year have been record-breaking. It is hot, humid, and sticky! Before giving birth to the most amazing kids in the world, my usual summer plans would be me in a bathing suit, stretched out in the backyard, getting a tan. Now…well, now it’s just more fun (and noisier…and messier). Still, I wouldn’t change it...
How to Write a Thank-You Note
You would think something as simple as saying thank you would be just that- simple. In a few cases, it is. But there are events in our life where just saying thank you may not be enough, but attempting to arrange your appreciative thoughts into words may not seem so easy. Besides, how do you even write a thank-you note? via GIPHY Don’t worry; we’re here to walk you through it. ...
Fourth of July Plans for People with Dogs
With Independence Day right around the corner, we all have somewhere to be and plans to look forward to. The food, fireworks, friends, food (yes, I said food twice), and family are what make this day such a joyous one for us humans. Us humans without pets, of course. For those of us who are proud owners of dogs or even cats may have other plans in mind when it comes to this patriotic day. With...
The Four Types of Couples on July 4th
Bye, Bye Miss American Pie! Summer is finally here and it’s time to put some thought into your 4th of July of plans. Independence day is the perfect opportunity to let loose or lay back. Whether it’s your first or twenty-first 4th of July spent with your significant other, here are foolproof tips to make it one for the books. The Party- Going Couple Shots, shots, shots, everybody! So, you...
7 Most Underrated TV Shows to Binge Watch on Netflix Right Now
I have a love-hate relationship with Netflix. It’s great for days off and late nights, but why oh why must there be hundreds of shows and movies to choose from? I spend more time picking a show than I do watching it, and I know for a fact I’m not alone in this. At some point, you feel like you’ve watched everything even though the choices are truly endless. If you’ve got some extra time on your...