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Growing up as a pastor's kid, I was always taught to do my best and share with others. I was fortunate to live in New Jersey throughout my school years, but bounced around a lot throughout college, without a real "home."

I am now a Director of Christian Education

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Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to save money on airfare: 1 of 16
What you pay to get to your vacation directly impacts what you can spend for the rest of the vacation. Saving money on airfare is a helpful way to have a cheaper vacation. Here are some tips to help you book the cheapest airfare possible:1. Establish "normal" for the route you are flying. Airfares change so rapidly that it ca... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Getting around the US by air: 1 of 12
A flying vacation around the US, especially for a vacation that involves more than a simple round-trip, can be complicated and expensive, especially when flying legacy carriers such as Delta, Continental, United, or American. Fortunately, a variety of budget airlines exist in America, most of which feature simple, one-way pri... More..
Travel > Asia Cultural experiences in Japan: 2 of 21
Japan, land of the rising sun, comes with cultural experiences every minute. From traditional forms of theatre and dance to specific cultural rules about etiquette to the fish market, the cultural experiences of Japan are fascinating and varied.Kabuki is one of the most traditional forms of theater in Japan, one in which only... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money while visiting London: 2 of 18
London is a fascinating, historical city with a multitude of cultural events. It is also an extremely pricey city to live in and visit. How can travellers enjoy the former without letting the latter get in the way? While there may be times to simply pay the asking price, an enjoyable and cultural trip to London doesn't have t... More..
Travel > North & South America Travel experiences: Crossing language barriers while traveling: 1 of 9
The language barrier is a scary thing to contemplate when sitting at home and will sometimes make people stay home. However, a little effort, ingenuity, and luck will take you far when traveling, as my experiences have taught me. -Learn the local phrase for "Do you speak English?" When traveling in Paris, France, with a frien... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Wedding etiquette: Gift registries: 2 of 13
Wedding etiquette can be tricky, because beliefs about etiquette are shaped by culture, personal experiences, and the expectations of others. No where is this more true than when it comes to wedding gift registries. Registries have developed as a way for a bride and groom to communicate clearly the needs that they have when i... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter The meaning of Easter and Lent: 2 of 12
Lent is a journey. The whole Christian church takes this time every year to remember again the life and ministry of Jesus, from His baptism through His death and resurrection. Historically, Lent was also a time when services had more solemnity (by silencing the alleluias) and when candidates for baptism were instructed in the... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for saving money and sticking to a budget while traveling: 1 of 5
When taking a trip, it is easy to throw caution out the window and spend as though money was unlimited. After all, it's vacation time! But the return home is made all the more painful by spending more money than necessary and winding up in debt. Saving money and sticking to a budget will actually make things less stressful in... More..
Local Guides > Milwaukee Museum reviews: Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI: 1 of 5
Listen to Harley Davidson engines rev. Sit on a Harley Davidson motorcycle while watching the open road roll by on a wall-sized screen. Customize a bike and display it for the whole family to see. These are just a few of the hands-on options available to visitors at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI.While the Harley... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Why you can't always trust an Internet review: 1 of 5
Turn to the internet for a review about any product you're considering buying, and you'll probably find a hundred. Internet reviews must be taken with a grain of salt, though, as anyone can write one. Here are some reasons to question an internet review's usefulness to you.*The user wrote the review too soon. Many people get ... More..