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Are You Addicted To Tv?
It is 2AM and you are blankly staring at a rerun of "Columbo". You meant to go to bed hours ago, but the time has somehow managed to slip through your fingers. Your hand reaches for the remote.It's Saturday afternoon and your best friend since ...

Natural Healthy Cleaning With Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree oil is one of the most popular of the essential oils. It is one of the strongest natural antiseptics, commonly referred to as the "Universal Antiseptic." This quality makes it one of the most worthwhile ingredients in homemade cleaning recipes. ...

The Realities of Your Relationship
Relationship RealityOne of my aims in life is to break down any sense that we are alone, that ourchallenges are in any way unique or special. It’s all just stuff that gets inthe way of us being our best, but just like gum on your shoe, it can be ...


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A Girlfriends Getaway -- Do's and Dont's
 
Dont...cram into small spaces. We are all older now and enjoy our own beds. Book the right number of hotel rooms or rent a home with enough bedrooms. If going the value route at least make it a king bed if girlfriends are to share.
Do...bring some treats. Healthy or otherwise. Your girlfriends will be sure to thank you
Dont...overindulge. You do not want to spend the whole next day of your much deserved vacation alone in the hotel room with a headache or even a bad sunburn. Take precautions girlfriend!.
Do...pack plenty of aspirin and bottled waters. Before diving into that hotel bed take 2 aspirin and drink a bottle of water. Youll thank yourself in the morning.
Do...take careful consideration of everyones financial situation. A luxurious weekend at a 4 star spa or hotel sounds great


but you dont want to contribute to anyones credit card debt.
Dont...overpack. One tip is to stay with 1 color scheme for the weekend so everything can mix and match. (FYI Black is always in)
Do...bring along a financially savvy person. There is always one in the bunch they can help with tips, negotiating for better hotel rooms, splitting costs, bargain shopping, they will talk you out of that impulse buy, etc. If you do not have a girlfriend like this really make a point of finding one.
Dont...pack new shoes. Whether at a spa or resort hotel you're sure to do a lot of walking. Nothing ruins an evening like sore feet.
Do...make it a point to travel with the special girls in your life annually.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Valerie is mother of 2 and co-founder of http://www.million-dollar-mama.com a website devoted to helping mothers rediscover their favorite hobbies like travel, fitness and girls night out.



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