How To Stay Safe While on a Long Drive Alone

Embarking on a long cross-country drive can be a thrilling adventure, offering an intoxicating blend of freedom, exploration, and exhilaration. Whether the lure of the open road, the changing landscapes, or the sound of tires on asphalt draws you, there’s no denying the appeal of a solo road trip. But as enticing as the journey is, balancing the adventure with practicality is essential. This post is your friendly road trip companion, offering advice on how to stay safe while on a long drive alone to ensure your adventure is memorable and equally safe. 

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How To Successfully Organize a Church Outing

Organizing a church outing is a rewarding task that can also be a bit daunting. Whether you are planning a social gathering or a group volunteering activity, there are several factors to consider. Follow along as I offer a few tips for overcoming these challenges and organizing a successful church outing.

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6 Sleazy Tactics Timeshare Salesmen Use and How To Stand Your Ground

Whether you think a timeshare is a good idea or not, there are some things you should be aware of before attending a sales pitch. There are a lot of sleazy sales tactics employed when selling timeshares, and it helps to be prepared for the interaction. Here are some of the more common sales approaches and some suggestions on how to navigate them.

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How to go Christmas Caroling

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” And it turns out that quote from the movie Elf is 100% accurate!  Many of us have elderly loved ones, parishioners, fam, friends, and/or isolated neighbors. That can take its toll on anyone, add in the fact that it’s literally “the most wonderful time of the year” when everyone usually gathers and spreads love and joy together and it’s just darn right depressing. So, to help bring some Christmas joy to friends, parishioners, and loved ones who are isolated, why not do something totally outside your comfort zone. It doesn’t matter if you are tone-deaf, pitch-compromised, often off-key, or are like me and legit singing the wrong verse half the time, belt out those Christmas songs for all to hear! Never been Caroling before? Need some tips? Here we go….

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Free online videos from Santa!

Make this Christmas even more magical with Portable North Pole and you can too!

Portable North Pole makes it easy to safely celebrate Christmas with Santa with up to 60+ messages ready to be personalized for your loved ones. Whether you’re sending a message to a child, a teenager, or even a grown-up, Santa will amaze everyone on your list! Stay comfortable in your own home and explore their collection of calls, video calls, and video message scenarios that make the perfect gift for your friends and family near and far – or even for large groups like your employees!

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