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6 Great Ways to Maximize Your Time on the Golf Course
Getting the most out of your time on the golf course can seem daunting, especially when you feel like you’re constantly waiting on other groups or looking for lost balls. But with some planning and preparation, you can maximize every precious minute of your round. Here are 6 great tips to help you make the most of your time on the course. Arrive Early and Get Ready Quickly Showing up early is one of the simplest ways to avoid waiting around. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your tee time so you have time to get your clubs, shoes, and other gear ready without feeling rushed. Take a few practice…
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5 Fun Things for Foster Families to Do in Fife
Fife is a picturesque region in Scotland with rolling hills, sandy beaches, historic castles, and lots of family-friendly activities. If you are a foster family living in or visiting Fife, there are plenty of fun things to enjoy together. This article shares 5 ideas for families to enjoy time together in Fife. 1. Explore Culross Culross is a charming historic village located on the north shore of the Firth of Forth. Wander through the narrow cobbled lanes and admire the colourful 17th and 18th century houses. Pop into the National Trust for Scotland’s Culross Palace and tour the restored rooms to get a peek into life in the 1600s. Let…
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Cultural Immersion: Dressing for Comfort and Elegance on Your First Trip to India
Embarking on your first journey to India is more than just a trip. It is a plunge into a rich tapestry of cultures, colors, and historical richness that is unparalleled. The nation, known for its vibrant festivals, diverse languages, and exquisite cuisine, also boasts a unique fashion sense that embodies both comfort and elegance. For travelers seeking to immerse themselves fully in the cultural experience, understanding and embracing local dress norms is key. This guide aims to help you navigate the wonderful world of Indian attire, ensuring you are both comfortably and elegantly dressed for every occasion. Understanding the Basics Before you pack your bags, it is essential to recognize…
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Highlights from My North Carolina Road Trip & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #694
I had the most wonderful road trip but it completely exhausted me. I logged 2,957 miles in the car despite my perpetual driving anxiety and I did it with grace and dignity and very little anxiety at all. Yay me! I got home last Tuesday and have been basically sleeping since then. All that driving and the late nights pooped me out right good. Since I spent most of my vacation living in the moment, I didn’t take very many photos. Again. But I will share some quick highlights with you before we head into the weekend. I will probably sleep through the weekend, too! On my first full day…
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Fall Road Trip: Great Smoky Mountains & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #676
I promised to share some photos from our recent road trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina, so here they are! I tend to not take very many photos during vacations because I feel like photography inhibits my enjoyment and appreciation of being in the moment. Also, I find that my novice photography skills never do justice to the things I am photographing, especially when it comes to nature. You simply cannot capture the astounding beauty in pictures. Some things you simply must see with your naked eyes and not through the lens of a camera or a cell phone. But I did manage to take some photos.…
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Weekend Fun at Stony Fork Music Festival & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #667
We attended our second Bluegrass festival of the season last weekend and a great time was had by all. Outdoor camping adventures are always interesting. No matter how prepared you think you are, something always comes up that you are not prepared for. Fortunately, we tend to embrace things of this sort as memory makers. Who really remembers the mundane things that go as expected anyway? It is the unexpected things that we have to thrive through that stick in our memories. The last time I attended a festival at Stony Fork Creek Campground was Hickory Fest in 2019. That weekend had its own share of mishaps that created fond…
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Weekend in the Woods & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #662
We spent last weekend at a cabin in the woods in the Pennsylvania wilds. It is becoming an annual summer getaway where we unplug and spend some time communing with nature and each other. Potter County, Pennsylvania, is a rural county with approximately 16,000 residents living within its 1,082 square mile (2,800 km2) area. To give you some perspective of how rural this place is, my town of Watertown, New York, has about 26,000 residents living within its 9.3 square mile (24 km2) area, and our entire county (Jefferson), which is also considered quite rural, has 116,000 people occupying 1,857 square miles (4,810 km2). New York City is home to 8.8 million residents…
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Historic Church Tour in Clayton, New York & Link Up On the Edge #315
A few weeks ago, I mentioned in my travel inspired Thrifty Six post that we went on a historic church walking tour in Clayton, New York, to celebrate the town’s sesquicentennial. I had intended to share this post a few weeks ago, but you know how life can intervene and quickly change our plans and intentions. In the three and a half weeks since sharing my thrifty travel outfit that I wore for this walking tour, I had three Style Imitating Art posts, two Songful Style posts, one Good Buy/Good-Bye Book post, a room makeover post, a paid post about toys to boost kids’ imaginations, my Reiki certification announcement, and…
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7 Ways to Surprise Your Disney-Loving Friends & Link Up On the Edge #312
Do you have any Disney-loving friends who seem impossible to shop for? If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift ideas for them, never fear. I am here to offer some out-of-the-box ideas that are sure to put a smile on the face of any Disney-lover. Walt Disney once said, “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” And that is precisely what I intend to show you how to do today – how to surprise your Disney-obsessed friends with magical gifts they will never forget. Check out these 7 Disney-inspired ideas that are sure to delight any Disney-loving friend on your gift giving list. 1. El Capitan Theatre What…
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A Visit to John Brown Farm & Link Up On the Edge #308
During our recent family weekend trip to Burlington, Vermont, and Lake Placid, New York, we visited John Brown Farm in Lake Placid before heading to Olympic Stadium. I was wholly unfamiliar with John Brown before stumbling upon his farm on the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website when I was searching for things to do and see in Lake Placid. I am so glad that I found it because it was a powerful and moving educational experience for all of us. John Brown was an American abolitionist born on May 9, 1800, in Torrington, Connecticut, the fourth of eight children of Owen Brown and Ruth Mills, a…
