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3 Steps to Solve Wordle Every Time
There's a strategy to the Wordle word puzzles and once you know it, your chances to complete the puzzle in six guesses goes up, way up!
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Illinois 2020 Income Tax Amendment: What Is the Truth?
On the November 2020 ballot in Illinois is a change to the Illinois constitution that changes the way the income tax rates can be changed. This will discuss this change.
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9 COVID-19 Parody Songs
There have been a slew of parody songs that have been created since the COVID-19 virus appeared. Here's a list of videos and links to some of my favorites.
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When to Invest in a Roth IRA, a Traditional IRA, a Roth 401K, and a Traditional 401K
When selecting a 401K or IRA, if you are asking a financial advisor which one, you are asking the wrong question.
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Chicago Area Dog Rescue and Adoption Organizations
When adopting a dog, dog rescue organizations are a great place to start. I have adopted two dogs from these type of organizations and also foster dogs.
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All 3 Movie Trailers for Star Wars IX - The Rise of Skywalker
As we get ready for the December 2019 release of the ninth movie in the Star Wars series, here's a brief discussion on the trailers as they are released and what we are seeing and hearing in each. The commonalities will provide a preview of the movie. Final trailer was released on October 21
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11 Things Smartphones Made Obsolete
Smartphones were first released in 1994, 15 years before Apple's iPhone, and have been making obsolete items eve since.
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8 Ways to Take Control of Your Facebook Feed
Piggybacking on the simplify your life theme, here are 7 ways to simplify your Facebook life to bring you more joy and time.
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Where to Buy Lego Sets and Parts
With Toys R Us closing in 2018, the stores selling Lego sets has expanded. Here's a list of stores that I check regularly for new sets and discounts.
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7 Motorized Lego Sets
Kids love things that move and Lego toys are a favorite as well. Here, I am going to show the Lego sets that include motorized functionality.
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"Pokémon Go": How to Earn XP (Experience Points)
The best ways to earn XP (experience points) in "Pokémon Go."
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Star Wars The Last Jedi - 4 Plot Lines to Watch
The Last Jedi has some interesting questions to answer. I am going to take a look at four you'll want to watch for in the movie and compare them to the previous movies.
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Do You Have to Watch the Star Wars Movies in Order?
If you haven't watched the release release of each Star Wars movie in a theater, or weren't born before 1970 (probably needed to be at least 7 to see the first one in theaters), then there are three ways to watch the movies, Theatrical Release, Chronological, or my own custom order.
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Where to Buy Missing Lego Pieces, Parts, and Bricks
When you are missing a Lego piece that is needed to complete a set or build your own creation, there are a couple of stores and online shops that can help.
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Is your Favorite Chicago Baseball Team - Cubs or White Sox
There are four types of baseball fans in Chicago, a White Sox fan, a Cubs fan, a baseball fan, and non-baseball fan...that reminds me of a joke.
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Complete List of Disney Pixar Movies
Pixar is a animation company that brought animation into the digital age. Steve Jobs purchased Pixar and created wonderful characters in his movies. Pixar is now owned by Disney Studios.
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Team Bonding in Kids Travel Sports
A successful team is a team that can play together without the cattiness that corrupts some teams. Below are ideas for starting the bonding process.
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US Flag Disposal - the How and Where
There are rules when disposing a United States flag, with the preferred way to be burned in a flag ceremony. Read about customs and what local organizations that will do this for you.
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How to Fix a Cracked Screen or Wet Smart Phone
Smart phones and iPhones are expensive and not getting cheaper. So when a screen is cracked or the cell phone gets wet, what do you do when you didn't buy insurance? Here's a couple ideas to explore before buying a new one.
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DIY Mike Ditka Halloween Costume
The iconic Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka, is an easy Halloween costume or tailgating costume to create. A sweater vest, a pair of sunglasses, and a mustache is about all you will need.
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Chicago Area Zoos and Animal Parks - there's more than two!
There are many places around Chicagoland to see animals and other wildlife. The big three being Lincoln Park Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, and the John G Shedd Acquarium.
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The Leader Jerseys of the Tour De France
The Tour de France leaders wear special jerseys and hats while riding. Four jerseys indicate the Overall leader, King of the Mountain, Sprint Leader, and Best Young Rider. The leader of each team and the over leading team have special rider number bibs.
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Where to Buy Lego Bricks in Bulk
When building MOC (my own creations) lego designs, you need access to a lot of bricks. Here are the best places to find bricks in bulk or by the pound.
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Lego Sets Over 1,000 Pieces
Lego sets over 1,000 bricks are fun to build. There are many different genres with large Lego sets. The list of the largest sets ever produced is updated regularly and interesting to review.
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DIY Allstate Mayhem Halloween Costume Ideas
The Allstate spokesperson, Mayhem, is becoming the go to Halloween costume for adults. This is an easy costume to create with a couple of minor purchases.
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DIY NCIS Abby Sciuto Halloween Costume
Abby Sciuto is the beloved forensic scientist on NCIS. Working with major mass spec she is able to determine many minute details about a crime.
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Great Inspirational Moments in Sports
There are moments in sports that inspires everyone to be a better person. These are some of the best that have happened over the years. Not in the pros, but in amateur sports.
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Be a Great Boy Scout Popcorn Kernel
The Popcorn Kernel is an integral part of leadership in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. They provide enthusiasm for the upcoming popcorn sales that raises funds for the pack and troop.
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Creating a Website for your Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, or Girl Scout Troop
Creating a website for a scout pack or troop is pretty easy with these mostly free sites. It's a great place to save documents and create a history for the pack or troop.
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8 Online Marketing Ideas for New Real Estate Agents
Real Estate Marketing these days is complex with all the online resources. Meeting people face-to-face is always the best, use these strategies to get that first meeting.
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Problem Solving 101
Problem solving is one of the best skills to learn and have at your disposal. Understanding how to problem solve leads to well thought out fact based decisions.
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Ideas for Family Vacations and Road Trips From Illinois to Washington D.C.
A driving vacation is more interesting when you have some great stops along the way. Here are some of the places we have stopped when driving from Chicago to Washington DC
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10 Favorite Children's Christmas Books
It's hard to know which children's Christmas books are good. Here are some of the favorites we've read to our kids over the years.
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Books for Kindergarteners
Kindergarten is a fun year for reading to boys and girls. The kids are beginning to read on their own, and the books are beginning to transition away from pictures and into more words.
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Games to Play on the Golf Course
Here are some great games I've played on a golf course. These games are designed to level the playing field across all handicap levels. They also help keep your head in the game.
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Ideas for Your Lenten Sacrifice
Before Ash Wednesday each year, Catholics and Christians around the world pick a sacrifice for lent. There are many types of sacrifices, so here are some ideas for both adults and children.
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19 Cub Scout Skits (Also Good for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & More)
Cub Scout skits are fun to do. Here are my favorite skits that are suitable for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other camp settings.
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Start a Scout Hiking Program
One of my favorite parts of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts were the hikes. Our Cub Scout program hiked every month and we tallied the number of miles for each scout and parent.
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14 Great Fundraising Ideas for Non-Profits
Fundraising for Non-Profits is tricky and stressful when kids are involved. Here are the fundraisers I liked the best when my kids were in school, scouts, and sports.