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Free Skill Development Courses to Take During COVID-19/coronavirus Quarantine

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We know a lot of you are looking at ways to upskill during the coronavirus/COVID-19 quarantine period. Whether it's because you have the time or because you’re looking for new employment, now is a great opportunity to dive deeper into your skill development. Here are some of our favorite free courses we’ve been using throughout this quarantine period: Yoast free SEO courses (the also have some great free WordPress courses)Start a Blogging Business 5-day Crash Course from It’s a Lovely …

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Top 10 Travel-Related Board Games to Stay Sane During Quarantine

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We know a lot of you aren't used to staying at home for long periods of time. It's easy to get cabin fever if you're on quarantine due to COVID-19 aka coronavirus - there are only so many hours you can spend consuming the news and binge watching your favorite shows. Sometimes, it's better to focus on something else and opt for screen-free time when possible. For that reason, we're sharing our top 10 travel-related board games to stay sane during quarantine. We are not affiliated with any of …

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When Is Country Thunder? What are the new postponed dates due to coronavirus?

Live Music Tips & Coverage, Music Festivals

Country Thunder is the highlight of our year. However, events around the globe are canceled or postponed due to the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 aka coronavirus. We created this blog post to compile all the information we get from Country Thunder directly to see if it is canceled or postponed. We cover common questions about Country Thunder in our other blog, but we wanted to do a continuously updated post just about this question: "Is Country Thunder canceled or postponed because of …

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Top 10 Things to Do In Downtown LA – on a budget!

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Since Mike and I were both born in Southern California, you’d assume we were familiar with all things Los Angeles and Hollywood. Our family is spread out throughout Orange, San Diego, and Riverside Counties, so surely ventured to Downtown LA during our younger days. Well… it’s pretty much been the complete opposite! I had only been to Los Angeles when getting picked up from LAX - and most people even avoided that chore. Fast forward 15 years.... Downtown Los Angeles is now one of our go-to …

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Top 6 Innings Fest Tips 2020 – Outdoor Concert Musts

Live Music Tips & Coverage, Music Festivals

Innings Fest in Tempe is a unique combination of baseball and music. Put on by the same people as Lollapalooza, this festival should be on your list. It’s a fun, relaxed festival, but there are a few things you should know before attending. Here are our top 6 Innings Fest tips to help boost your experience. 1. Bring a single-pouch hydration pouch like CamelBak Innings Fest has a pretty relaxed bag policy compared to most festivals, so take advantage! It is a perfect, sunny day today and …

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The Ultimate Road Trip Stop With Kids – White Sands, New Mexico

Camping & RV Life, U.S. Travel Destinations

Imagine taking your 1-year-old and 3-year-old kids on a 50+ hour road trip over the holidays, covering most of the southwest. Now, Mike and I don’t have kids yet, but when I heard this was my sister-in-law’s plan for Christmas and New Years, I thought it was a little crazy and knew I had to hop along for part of the ride. I’m so glad I did! We ended up at the ultimate road trip stop for kids - White Sands, New Mexico. I’ve been there before with my sister, but I didn’t realize just how perfect …

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