How To Save On Summer Travel:
- Be a points hacker - It’s a great time to use all those points and miles you’ve built up.
- Don’t pay full price on travel gear - Before you buy new things like portable cribs, compact strollers or travel-friendly car seats, consider open-box and overstock gear at sites like REBEL. These items were returned, but never used, and come with discounts as much as 50% off retail.
- Try an off-season destination - Pick a place that’s not all over Instagram in July.
- Find those free activities - Look for urban green spaces, interactive art parks, summer festivals and fairs at your destination - some cities even create calendars with zero-cost options for families.
- Think midweek, not peak week - Want to fly on a Friday? So does everybody else, so consider shifting your dates to midweek — especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
How To Keep Your Brain In Tip Top Shape:
- Exercise - research shows that the number one thing you can do for the brain is to be active regularly.
- Eat more whole foods and fewer processed foods
- Minimize drinking and don’t smoke
- Manage your stress - Stress may not be a direct risk factor for dementia, but chronic stress is tough on the brain’s memory system.
- Challenge your brain - Keeping your brain sharp by playing games, learning a new language or instrument, and doing social activities.
- Get seven to nine hours of sleep - Not getting enough sleep is bad for the brain and can even raise the risk of Alzheimer’s.
- Spend time with friends and family - Staying socially active is incredibly important, as research shows that social isolation is linked to as much as a 50% higher risk of dementia.
Signs Your Man Is Noble:
- He opens doors for you
- He calls you instead of texting
- He walks on the street side of the sidewalk
- He walks you to your door
- He sends good morning texts
- He understands the etiquette of leadership
- He puts his hand on the small of your back when introducing you to someone
- He takes the time to plan a date
Second Date Update: Emma calls about Paul. She thought he was a true prospect since he took dating and relationships seriously. Now, nothing.
