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Dates in Genealogy

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Dates are an important piece of doing genealogy. You will be coming across dates for all types of historical events, from births and deaths, to immigrations and naturalizations, to land purchases and sales. Each date you will come across in genealogy will have its own importance to your research, and so you will want to ensure you record them accurately. There are many ways to write a date, depending on where you reside in the world, or your personal preference. In genealogy, there is a standard rule of thumb for writing dates. You should always format your dates by day, … Continue reading →

Mormons and Divorce – Part Three: When Sin is Not Involved

We spoke last time about reasons for divorce that involve sin on the part of either the husband or wife. Today I’d like to discuss marriages that fail not because of sin, but for other reasons. Most of the time, when a marriage fails and sin is not an issue, the couple cites “irreconcilable differences” on the divorce decree. This covers a broad spectrum of issues including money problems, sexual problems, no longer wanting to be married, and no longer seeing eye-to-eye on important issues. The good news is, most of these problems can be fixed, if both partners in … Continue reading →

Free Family Fun For Thirty Days

Several months ago, a frugal friend of mine told me about something that her family does to save some money and have some serious fun together. I waited to try it, and kept it in the back of my mind. July was the month. Try this free fun idea for thirty days and grow closer to your family while having loads of fun and trying thing you might not have tried before. When we started this venture, I wanted to explain the concept to the kids in a way they might understand. I also wanted to be sure I wasn’t … Continue reading →

5 More Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Here are five more really creative and romantic ideas for your sweetheart. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would share some great Frugal Valentine’s Day ideas. These are mostly just some ways to show your partner that you love them creatively and inexpensively. Idea #1 This isn’t exactly cheap and really only works on a birthday or a holiday, but if you substitute the roses, with daisies or carnations (or any other flower) it is certainly less expensive and still equally as romantic! Ask your partner to meet you at a slightly crowded public place (the … Continue reading →

Do You Know How to Plan a Picnic?

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Funnily enough, picnics are among the most romantic of dates and they can be very inexpensive. But there are plenty of people who do not know how to plan a picnic. If you are looking to impress your spouse, invite them on a picnic and enjoy the quality time together. Here are a few tips on how to make your picnic ideal: Location, Location, Location On the floor in front of a fireplace Your backyard The mountains The park The beach Outdoor theater Food for your Picnic? Make the food yourself if you are trying to impress your spouse with … Continue reading →

Date Night Ideas

Having a date night is an ideal way to spend time with your spouse when you both seem to be running in opposite directions all day long. All the self-help and marriage tips guides suggest a ‘date night’ especially after a couple becomes parents. Unfortunately, setting up a date night takes Special Forces planning, a designated drop zone and a minimum of three separate times for deployment. You just never know what’s going to come up and it always seems to happen on the one night you plan to spend some quiet time together. Your daughter gets the sniffles. Your … Continue reading →

Top 100 Creative Date Ideas–Part I

We could all use a few fresh ideas when planning a night out. Whether you are taking someone out for the first time or whether you and your special someone have been together for decades, it’s always fun to do something together that is a little out-of-the-box. Or, maybe you are just looking for a way to do something fun that doesn’t cost much. Here are 25 out of my 100 Cheap and Creative Date Ideas. These ideas should get you started in adding a little more fun into your time together. 1.Go hiking. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner. … Continue reading →