I’m a Google Local Guide, which is the fancy way of saying I do a lot of work for Google for free. Aside from the occasional pair of socks, there aren’t many perks, but I enjoy “leveling up” and contributing information to Google Maps. Google Local Guides are basically Google’s …
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November, 2021
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7 November
How to Get Global Entry Interview Appointments Much Faster
Global Entry is a travel game-changer. It not only expedites your re-entry into the United States but also grants you TSA Pre-check. The Global Entry and TSA Pre-check application fee is $100, and first-time Global Entry applicants typically are able to schedule an interview appointment within a week or two …
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7 November
Help Us Raise Money for Give Kids The World Village While We Run Around Like Crazy
I am joining a crazy group of folks in attempting to ride every ride at Disney World in one day to raise money for Give Kids The World Village through the Parkeology challenge. You can help encourage our hijinks by pledging a donation based on each ride we ride here …
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June, 2021
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1 June
New Summer Market on Thursdays in Downtown Fayetteville, NC (music, breweries, shopping, wine, and more!)
There’s a new summer market coming to downtown Fayetteville (NC) starting this Thursday in Festival Park. This market has what you’d usually expect from a farmer’s market–plus a lot more. Each week will feature a local beloved artist. This week, Shaun McNamee and Neil Ray will be playing. I just …
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May, 2021
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1 May
How I Spare My Feet Pain while Wearing Heels on Work Travel (a PreHeels review)
When I’m traveling for business, I have various meetings and events that require business attire. I wear pumps (heels) with my businesswear and I spend a lot of time on my feet.  I’m frequently asked how I do it so I figured I’d share it here. I always use a …
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April, 2021
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21 April
Vaccinated? Sam Adams will buy you a beer
Are you vaccinated? If you tweet or instagram a picture of your vaccination sticker or your bandaid, Sam Adams will CashApp you $7 to buy a beer and leave a tip. Just leave a #shotforsam hashtag and tag @samueladamsbeer. On the heels of Krispy Kreme’s offer for a free donut …
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21 April
Protect Your Privacy–Make sure this public registry doesn’t have your information
I’m reposting this because this site is still live and I can still find personal information of people on it. I looked someone up and found their personal cell phone number on it. I’m used to only finding landlines. This website remains one of the most invasive of the information aggregators …
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20 April
Changing How You Work from Home
When I’m not on the road, I don’t work out of a physical office. I do have a physical office, but I only commute to it about once a month. (Well, right now, I’m neither on the road nor commuting to an office). Right now, a lot of people are suddenly …
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December, 2020
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15 December
Get $10 back on $10 spend on Rakuten, includes existing users
Rakuten currently has a $10 cash back on $10 spend special going on until December 19th, and this includes existing users. The offer is located at this link. If you do not already have a Rakuten account, GO TO THIS LINK FIRST. This way, you get $20 for being referred …
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November, 2020
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10 November
Huge Month for Cashback (Get $40 free & free Thanksgiving items including turkey)
This month is huge for cashback for multiple portals, including two big promotions. Rakuten (formerly, Ebates) is doing $40 cashback for $40 in spend (100% cashback) for brand new accounts. They also increased cashback for existing accounts. Sign up for Rakuten here to receive the $40 cashback promo. (One account allowed …
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