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These 5 Nature Day Trips In The New York City Area Saved Me From Serious Cabin Fever This Summer

For when cabin fever gets the best of you.

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These 5 Nature Day Trips In The New York City Area Saved Me From Serious Cabin Fever This Summer

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One of the biggest discomforts I initially had with the stay-at-home order was feeling trapped and isolated from what was going on outside the walls of my house. Add that to living in a massive city, where social distancing is nearly impossible when doing something as simple as walking down the street.

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10 Reasons Why Florida Is Special

Florida holds a special place in my heart. Now that I don’t live there anymore, I cringe whenever I hear of Florida man stories because I get it. Florida can be weird, but the benefits make up for it.

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People Don't Talk About The Weather

Let's be honest what is there to talk about? In Michigan there's seasons and the weather's so temperamental here that it easily makes it into everyday conversation. One winter can be very mild with less than 10 inches of accumulated snow, while the next comes with back to back polar vortexes.

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12 Ways To Save Money During The Summer When All You Want To Do Is Spend It

Saving is important year round, but it's most important in the summer

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Over the summer, everyone normally has more free time than during the year, and that means more time to spend more money. Saving money over the summer is important, not only so you can be prepared to pay for things in the future, but also so you can enjoy your summer and no be stressed about how much money you've spent. Saving money is something that should happen year-round, but it's especially important to do in the summer.

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9 Adventurous Ideas For Your Ultimate Summer Bucket List

Grab a notebook, it's time to plan for summer!

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With school projects and papers beginning to wrap up, it's time to start dreaming about what summer goals you may have. I have started to keep a list with me, so that when I think of something, I can write it down quickly. These are a few items that I have decided to try and accomplish, and hopefully they will spark interest with you as well!

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6 Places In California That You Need To Visit

Take advantage of all our state has to offer.

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6 Places In California That You Need To Visit

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I might be biased, but I personally believe that California has the most beautiful name of any of the states. The letters go perfectly together and look really, dang good when written out in cursive font. Still, this isn't the characteristic of our state that makes it such a wonderful place to be. It boasts many amenities inside and outside of the big cities.

One of the great things about California is the number of amazing places to visit, as well as the variety among them. Even within the Los Angeles area, you can visit a beach, a mountain, a waterfall, and more. The same is true of the state as a whole: There are beaches to see, mountains to hike, small unique towns to visit, and plenty more.

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10 Day Trips For College Students That Won't Break The Bank

Fun doesn't have to be expensive!

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10 Day Trips For College Students That Won't Break The Bank

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Making plans is becoming more and more expensive, from the combination of travel and expenses to all of the other "necessities" that come with sticking your toes in the water and parking it on a lawn chair. Here are 10 day or weekend trips that you can take that might be local to you, WITHOUT breaking your piggy bank.

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For when cabin fever gets the best of you.

1. Storm King Mountain in the Hudson Valley, if you're up for a challenging hike, but a worthwhile view

2. Canopus Lake in Putnam County, NY, if you want to take pictures for the 'gram by this beautiful lake

3. Allamuchy State Park in Allamuchy, NJ, if you want to pack a picnic to have with your loved one over this scenic overlook

4. Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, CT, if you want a hike that isn't too much of a challenge, but still be rewarded with beautiful sights

5. Cunningham Park in Queens, NY, if you don't want to travel too far, but want to forget that you're in a big city

Florida holds a special place in my heart. Now that I don’t live there anymore, I cringe whenever I hear of Florida man stories because I get it. Florida can be weird, but the benefits make up for it.

Saving is important year round, but it's most important in the summer

Create a budget

And stick to it

Take advantage of student discounts

Don't always go out to eat

Sublet

Take day trips

Walk around

Split costs with friend

Don't impulsively buy big items

Get a job

Don't be too hard on yourself

Don't force yourself to make big changes

Grab a notebook, it's time to plan for summer!

1. Hammocking

2. Day trips

3. Walks and hikes

Take advantage of all our state has to offer.

1. Napa Valley

2. Big Sur

3. Morro Bay

4. Death Valley National Park

5. Big Bear

6. Solvang

Fun doesn't have to be expensive!

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