It’s no secret that dating can be a bit of a minefield – especially for girls. With so many different expectations and advice out there, it can be tough to know where to start. So, with that in mind, as a dad of a girl myself, I want to share 10 essential dating tips for teen girls from a dad’s perspective that will hopefully help steer you in the right direction. The dating world has changed, but boys have not! The dating world has changed dramatically in recent years, but when it comes to chasing teen girls, boys remain the same for the most part. They still want to impress and entertain them, and will go to great lengths...
I know only too well how easy it is for a house to turn into a money pit. You start with something trivial and the next thing you know, there are no walls, the plumber is delivering a shocking estimate, and you are buying a faucet that costs more than your wardrobe — as you discover roof repairs and tropical vacations are about the same price. You choose the roof. But not all home updates have to be like that. Sometimes you can make a terrific fix for so little money that you find yourself bragging about it at parties. (Yes, I have done this.) People don’t always take it well when you brag about how little money you spent...
This cinnamon swirl gluten free banana bread is naturally dairy free—and it’s incredibly moist and tender. The cinnamon-sugar just seals the deal. It’s going to become your new favorite way to save those dying bananas! Banana bonanza (too much?) My one bowl gluten free banana bread recipe is easily one of my favorite recipes in the history of ever. Whenever we talk about it on Facebook, so many of you say (sometimes as a sort of confession, but there’s no shame needed here!) that you make that banana bread once a week—at least! We eat a lot of bananas in my house. Well, with 3 teenagers, we eat a lot of everything in my house! But about a year ago, I...
iStock.com/MesquitaFMS When you live in an urban area, parking often comes at a premium. You might find the perfect place to call home, only to find that the rental unit comes with a tandem parking setup. Understanding the meaning of tandem parking, as well as how to survive when this is the type of parking space you have, can help you decide if it works for your needs. What is tandem parking? Tandem parking is a term that refers to parking two vehicles in the same garage with one in front of the other. In a traditional two-car garage, two vehicles can typically park side by side with room on either side to open the doors and get in and...
Photo by Rae Wallis on Unsplash “Okay, Senator, we’re gonna go again, and remember we’re aiming for speedy and breezy.” I shuffle my cards. “I’m going to throw in some tougher ones this time — you can handle them, I promise you can handle them — but I’m not going to stop the clock. Okay, here we go. Three, two…” I start the timer and lift up the first card. It’s an easy one — a photo of an Igbo woman I got off the internet. “Black!” he shouts in his Carolina accent, and swats his left hand at the air, his signal for next. I pull the next card. “South Asian!” Right again. We’ve been working on that one...
