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Don’t Splurge, Just be Thoughtful: Gift Ideas for a Boyfriend

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With both my birthday and my boyfriend’s birthday falling around the same time (we both have a birthday in September that’s a week a part), I’m always trying to think of fun yet inexpensive gifts to give to my boyfriend.

Since he loves Calvin Klein Jeans I always am on the hunt for great Calvin Klein Jeans coupons, but besides that I always try to be creative with his gifts. From homemade crafts to giving him gift cards, here are some gift ideas that I highly recommend for a boyfriend or significant other’s birthday. Plus, if you’re on a budget or are just looking for some creative birthday gift ideas or romantic and inexpensive activities to do, hopefully all of these gift ideas will steer you in the right direction.

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Student Savings: Get Ready for School and Be a Frugal Student

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Since summer will soon be coming to an end (sad to say but true), it’s time to start thinking of ways that you can cut back and get ready for school to begin! I myself am no longer a student, but when I was a student in college it was certainly expensive. If you’re able to go to a community college as opposed to a private university that certainly is helpful, but sometimes you end up getting an education where it best suits you and your preferred major.

Since books and many other supplies are SO expensive, it gets frustrating sometimes in regards to what to cut back on and when to splurge. As a student, things can especially get expensive so it’s up to you to hold on to your hat and do your best. Looking back I wish I would been a bit smarter in my decisions so that I could to cut back more. This would have been better as opposed to spending money on things I really didn’t need. When you’re a student this is when you should start socking away money (especially if you have a part time job) because after college you’ll certainly need it! But enough about the expenses of being a student and how I should have been better at saving my money, here are some ideas on how to save as a student. You can learn from my mistakes and my wise decisions too!

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Summer Protection – Preserve Your Skin with Savvy Sun Skin Care

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Even though the summer is a time to have fun outdoors, it’s also a time to take care of your skin. My mom and grandma lived during a time where there wasn’t sun protection available, so we are fortunate today to have so many options! From sunscreen to SPF in makeup and lotion, there are many many ways to protect your skin.

My boyfriend happens to be 15 years older than me and I don’t think he looks a day over 30! Want to know why? He does an amazing job at taking care of his skin. He wears a fisherman’s hat when we go on walks and go to the beach (yes, you read that correctly!),  and he also wears high SPF sunscreen. He also makes sure that his arms are covered whenever he has prolonged sun exposure.

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Best Travel Toys to Beat Backseat Boredom

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There’s nothing quite like the excitement of packing the family up and heading out on a summer road trip. That is until about 15 minutes into your travels, the kids get restless and the dreaded “Are we there yet?” questions start.

So what can you do to keep the kiddies content while they’re cooped up in the car? Before you whip out the Nintendo DS or try distracting them with a DVD, take a look at our list of toys you’ll want to pack to help beat the backseat boredom blues. Not just travel-friendly, these toys are good for them, too, with brain teasers, arts and crafts, and (tolerable!) learning music making our list of car ride must-haves.

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Be Creative for Father’s Day with Handmade Gifts and Outdoor Activities

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Father’s Day is quickly approaching and even though I won’t be with my dad this Father’s Day, I’ll be thinking of him. For Father’s Day we usually like to do an activity that’s fun, like go out to dinner or hang out at our house and watch a TV show or movie. Father’s day is usually low key and it’s fun that way. We also like to exchange presents and just spend time with one another (brother and mom included).

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