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At-Home Lunar New Year Celebration

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We have done a mix of home celebrations and outside activities this year, since more places are doing things. I have loved doing our at-home feast though, so we continued with it this year. This is an easy at-home celebration to pull together, whether you have 2 of you or 10 of you. I love that they are in the shape of a dragon.

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How to Do Mardi Gras at Home

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There are tons of places that have festivities and you can even do your own at home like we have for several years. Get a set of signs and street lamps and some big floats - or get a box, or several boxes, and create your own floats at home with your guests. Decorate the rest of your space, so it's over the top.

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Creative Ways to Save Money for Travel

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Watch concerts/theater at home - Yes, going to concerts and live theater is fun, but they can easily add up quickly. Find free things at home - I always suggest finding free things to do on vacation, so your dollars stretch further. Cancel those memberships and instead pay yourself that money. You just saved service fees.

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Review: Cheat Sheets Laundry Sheets

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Other reasons you should invest in Cheat Sheets for your travels (and at home): No messy liquids, which also means you aren't restricted to 3.4oz limit. Have you been looking an easier way to do laundry on vacation and at home? Everything is pre-measured, so you always know how many loads you can do with what you have.

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6 Packing Light Tips for Winter Trips

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Wear your walking shoes on the plane and leave your dress up shoes at home. Even if you’re specifically planning to go to an upscale restaurant or clubbing, you probably won’t feel like leaving your fancier clothes at home was a bad idea. You’re not going to want to wear high heels after a day of sightseeing.

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Apps to Learn Back History On Your Travels

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I don't know about you, but I try to support and learn about local businesses in my home city and wherever I travel. I seek those out at home and when I'm when I'm on vacation, so I know my money is going into the local economy instead of some big conglomerate.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

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What are your favorite indoor activities to do when it's cold outside, either at home or on vacation? We've been trying out a lot of things over the last couple of months to stay warm, but also have a good time.

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