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Can You Do a Push-Up?

You know what a pushup is, right? It’s a lift that you do using only your arms, controlling your frame and pushing up from the ground? The lift portion is that you are lifting your own body. Push-ups are ideal for building upper body strength and chest definition (yes ladies, it will help your chest too). Too often women think push-ups are only for men, but they aren’t. There are many variations on how you can do a push-up. So let’s talk about specific things you need to keep in mind when you do a push-up: First and foremost, you … Continue reading →

Breaking Out of An Exercise Plateau

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Are you stuck? An exercise plateau is something no one wants to be stuck in, because when you are – it doesn’t matter how regularly you exercise, you aren’t seeing any results. We’ve all gone through it at some point or another – a plateau is usually hit when you’re working towards a weight loss or endurance goal. You lose a few pounds and you’re feeling good about your workout. You keep working out the same way and you lose a few more pounds and then nothing – no matter how regularly you work out, you lose nothing. This can … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – Wisconsin & Minnesota

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We’re backtracking a little to swing through Wisconsin and Minnesota on our 50 state tour of state marriage laws and we’re going to take a moment here in Wisconsin because there are some interesting tidbits that you need to be aware of when applying for a marriage license in the state. Wisconsin First and foremost, each county in Wisconsin may have different requirements, so be sure that you contact your local County Clerk for what specific requirements your county may have prior to going down to apply for your marriage license. Your marriage license fee is about $80 and you … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – North & South Dakota

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We’ve passed the halfway mark on our tour of marriage laws throughout the 50 United States. We have about 15 more states to go, give or take. Today’s installment takes a look at state marriage laws in North and South Dakota. North Dakota North Dakota does not have a residency requirement. Out of state applicants should file for their marriage license in the county where they plan to get married. You’ll need to bring valid photo ID as well as your social security cards. You will also need to bring a copy of the divorce decree or death certificate if … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – Missouri & Iowa

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Our series on marriage laws continues into the Midwest with stops in Missouri and Iowa. We’ve learned quite a bit during our study of the various marriage laws affecting the 50 states of the United States. So let’s take a look at Missouri and then we’ll pause in Iowa. Missouri There is no residency requirement to apply for a marriage license in the state of Missouri. You will need to apply at the Recorder of Deeds office and provide valid identification and your social security numbers. Applicants under the age of 18 will need to have consent from their custodial … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws: Ohio & Indiana

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As we continue our journey through the United States, we head to Ohio and Indiana. I’ve not spent a lot of time in either state, but let’s take a look at their requirements for a marriage license. Ohio Ohio has no residency requirement. If you are a resident, you must apply in the county where you live. If you are not a resident, you must apply in the county where you want to get married. You need proof of ID and a certified copy of the death certificate or divorce decree if you were married previously. There is no waiting … Continue reading →

Bike Riding – How to Get the Training Wheels Off

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Summer time is here and this year, it will be a momentous summer because we’ll be working diligently with our daughter to shed her training wheels, master her swimming lessons and so much more. When it comes to getting the training wheels off, it can be a real rite of passage for child and parents. Some Kids are Daredevils I know many children in my neighborhood that are real daredevils. I, myself, was a daredevil. I shed my training wheels two days after I got my bike. My motivation lay more in the fact that I broke the training wheels … Continue reading →

How Important is Conversation in Your Marriage?

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That’s the question for all of you. Take a moment and think about it. How important is conversation in your marriage? Conversation includes any time the two of you talk and share more than three exchanges that go beyond: hey, how ya doing? Chances are your spouse and you have conversations all the time; it’s rare for any of us to want to spend time with anyone we can’t have a conversation with. So it stands to reason that we wouldn’t marry someone we can’t have a conversation with. It’s not surprising then that when you and your spouse aren’t … Continue reading →

To Spin or Not to Spin?

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Do you spin? I’m not necessarily into spinning. I like bike riding, but I’m not that into spinning. Spinning makes me think of twirling and riding a bike shouldn’t be like twirling – at least not if I am to perform it safely. Spinning is very popular in gyms all over the country and it encourages thousands of people to make use of the gym cycles in an intense workout regimen. Fitness Classes Spinning is all about riding a stationary bike in a controlled atmosphere with an instructor driving you on to music that’s designed to get your heart racing … Continue reading →

Sell Your Wedding Dress

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The wedding season is hot upon us. Modern couples want to enjoy not only the trappings of a traditional wedding, but also a deep-seated sense of frugality where they can save money. How can you do both of these things? Consider selling your wedding dress after your wedding and recouping some of the money you spent on the dress and affording another bride an opportunity to enjoy similar fashion for less the cost. Decide Ahead of Time It’s important to make the decision to sell your wedding dress before you actually get married. I wouldn’t have sold my wedding dress, … Continue reading →