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What To Do On A Trip To NYC
So you’re thinking about travelling to the big apple sometime soon, huh? A place caked in history, flashing lights, celebrities, and a whole host of different things to see and do. If it’s not the most famous city on the planet, then it’s certainly up there with the most famous. Taking a trip to NYC is something that everyone should do at least once in their lives, so if you have any reservations about committing to this vacation, try and quash them immediately – you won’t regret it. Pretty much everyone knows what New York City has to offer, but when you get there, you may be overawed by the…
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Blumhouse and Universal Pictures MA Party Pack Giveaway!! #MAmovie
I loveeeeeeeee scary movies. I love ones that make you think “I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING!!” MA does EXACTLY THAT!! Just the previews are giving me goosebumps!! It’s 5:00 o’clock somewhere!-MA Oscar winner Octavia Spencer will send chills down your spine in the new thriller from Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Entertainment, MA coming to theaters May 31! What better way to announce a new movie than with a giveaway RIGHT!?!??!?! Check out this Ma Party Pack 1 – Exclusive Limited Edition MA rhinestone “Sexy” hat replica (with or without blood splatter) exclusive! Extremely limited with only 150 created! 1 – Exclusive Party Pong Game Set, that includes six MA…
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Celebrate – Honor – Remember
I hope everyone is enjoying their 3-day holiday. (Mum and Kate I hope you are enjoying your Monday!) We know that Memorial Day means a 3 day weekend, but it’s important to remember the reason behind this American holiday. It’s to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. It unofficially marks the beginning of the summer (although I will need some warm dry weather first before I believe summer is here). Early Observances of Memorial Day The Civil War, which ended in the…
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May 26th Photo-A-Day Z
The end of the Photo-A-Day challenge and as promised my Z is all about my son Zachary. At one time I could have done an ZOO. We had a dogs, cats, mice, snake and birds. Yes. All at the same time. I really wonder how our family managed to cram into one little house with the ZOO we had. I could have done ZEN area that’s behind the house. It really, truly is a ZEN area. BUT……….. Since my darling daughter Selena was mentioned during this A to Z photo challenge it’s only fitting that Zachary gets a mention as well. Zac will actually turn 40 in July. How the…
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Simple Tips for Fractions
Many people, even when they are naturally good at math, have a hard time with fractions. If you fall in this category, there is hope. By following these simple tips for fractions, you can learn how to perform basic math functions using fractions. Numerator vs. Denominator A fraction represents a part of a whole number. If you have one half (i.e., 1/2) of a pie, for example, the whole pie has been divided into two equal parts, one of which is missing. The number on the bottom of the fraction is the number of parts or the denominator. The top number is how many of the parts are present, or…
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May 25th, Photo-A-Day Y
Y not let Mother Nature do Photo-A-Day Y!! Bear and I had a wonderful 2 hour hike today. Not a single shed (antler) found. But it was a great hike. All before the thunderstorms that are supposed to arrive here in Idaho any time. I found several Y shaped branches and took that as a sign! Easy day!
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May 24th Photo-A-Day X
Well, it’s apparent I did not fully think the whole ALPHABET photo prompt thing all the way through. X – Y – Z REALLY?! What the HECK do I have that starts with an X?! APPARENTLY, I have NOTHING!! I looked. I went to the dictionary for something I may have…….. Instead I give you new word. Maybe it’s not new to you but it is to me. I wonder if I could convince The Husband I need a Xyst??
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What Small Business Owners Want
If you had one wish as a small business owner, what would it be? Reduced tax rates? A way of combating late payments? A study conducted by Bibby Financial Services has revealed that most SMEs in the UK want a simplified payroll system. There were other significant findings from the study. Approximately 20 percent of those interviewed stated that they wanted legislation put in place to end late payments by big companies while 30 percent of small business owners said that their priorities would be a reduction in business tax rates. 30 percent of SMEs also stated that over the next year one of their main hopes is to remain…