Disney World Christmas for Locals

Disney World Christmas

Make It a Disney World Christmas – Even If You Live in Orlando! We know… you live in Orlando, so theme parks are ALWAYS in your backyard. But we’re also aware that sometimes you take for granted what’s right in front of you. So, in that spirit and the spirit of Christmas, we’re focusing on … Read more

Breaking News: There Are 100 Things to Do When You’re Bored

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Some Old, Some New – 100 Things To Do (When You’re Bored!) By Lu, OTL City Guides & Seat Fillers When I decided to put together a list of 100 things to do when you’re bored, I wanted to steer clear of other lists and similar blogs to provide something fresh. I know there’s undoubtedly … Read more

How to Make a Window Box

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Window Boxes are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to dress up a window or grow edible plants. These living masterpieces will also improve the curb appeal of your home and add to the value of the property.

Voting in the US – A State by State Guide

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Voting in the US Our original Voting in the US page was designed to provide state-by-state information for the 2020 election. But the highly organized, detail-oriented folks at vote.org provide such a plethora of information, that we thought it would be handy to share the basics of voting in the US. So, we’ve got an … Read more

Where to Find the Best Wine Tastings in Seattle

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Five Can’t-Miss Wine Tastings in Seattle If you’re like us, you don’t feel like you’ve truly experienced a new place until you’ve sampled its unique eats and signature drinks. And while there are lots of options to tickle your tastebuds in Seattle, WA, today we’re talking about wine. It’s hard to believe, but within the … Read more

Why You’ll Go Bananas for PicMonkey!

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Why You Might Go Wild for PicMonkey! By Lu – OTL City Guides & Seat Fillers I love sharing the best products and services with family and friends. While I typically gravitate to the latest in hair, makeup, and skincare, it’s equally as exciting to discover an app or program that makes life easier. That’s … Read more

Baby Steps to Start Going Green

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Going Green Can Be Easier Than You Think In the last decade, environmental movements started to pop up in the news. Going green gained traction with the public. More people contribute and are willing to adapt their habits to help the environment. The year 2019 was marked by massive demonstrations focused on global warming and … Read more

How to Market Your Business for Free in a Coronavirus World (one will really surprise you!)

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How to Market your Business for Free in a New Coronavirus World By Lu, OTL City Guides & Seat Fillers Forget about social media, traditional advertising, and spinning your wheels with the same marketing plans. Things are now different, and it’s time to get back to grassroots approaches. So, I’ve got seven unique ways to … Read more

Top Ten Ways to De-stress

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Top Ten Ways to De-stress By Lisa, Guest Blogger Stress is all around us. Sometimes it seems we are surrounded by grumpy people, faulty machines, troublesome computers, and weather which rarely seems to cooperate when it’s important. Fortunately, we are also surrounded by a myriad of ways in which we can de-stress. Here are the … Read more

Coronavirus Around the World – Hong Kong

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From South Korea to Hong Kong… As it’s not easy to find a job in South Korea during this pandemic, I decided to come back to Hong Kong in late March. Airlines were still flying, but only around two direct flights per week, and the price doubled.

As we arrived in Hong Kong, we had to put on a belt, allowing the government to track us during the quarantine. Unlike in South Korea, on my way from the airport to home, I saw that everyone was wearing a mask. Everyone!

Coronavirus Around the World – India

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Being an independent journalist, I am fortunate, or maybe unfortunate, enough to witness this pandemic so closely. To file my reports on an everyday basis, I have to leave home with a mask and a pair of gloves. I reach out to people, health care professionals, administrators, and police officers for their feedback on this grim situation.

As you may know, India’s Coronavirus graph is also on the ascending side…

Coronavirus Around the World – Germany

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My name is Vanshika, and I live in the Allgäu. Like a lot of other people around the world, the town where I live has been affected by the Coronavirus. This is my side of the story.

The waves of the COVID-19 pandemic haven’t left a single person untouched. During this global crisis, I doubt there’s anyone around who cannot empathize with the other seven billion people on this planet. Our circumstances may differ, but our concerns are the same, as are our hesitations. Living in the Bavarian countryside, I have had my share of experiences and worries.

Coronavirus Around the World – Australia

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In this blog post, Roshan takes you on his personal journey through the Coronavirus in Australia. He’s an international student on a visa, as well as a restaurant employee in Sydney. So, both of his worlds have been rocked by the restrictions that he knows are necessary to beat the odds.

Coronavirus Around the World – Italy

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‘It’s The End Of The World As We Know It, And I (Don’t) Feel Fine’
by Alessia, from Italy

In my dreams, I usually visit foreign lands, embark on great adventures, or sometimes meet my favorite celebrities. They’re good times where I can escape reality for a few hours.

Last night, I dreamt that I was walking through the empty aisles of a supermarket. The only moment I felt happy was when I realized the shelves weren’t bare, and everything I needed to survive was on sale…

Coronavirus Around the World – South Korea

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Can you imagine what it would be like to be a young girl from Hong Kong, staying in South Korea during the Coronavirus crisis? Josette takes you into her world through her account of Coronavirus in South Korea. She expected to study, work, and learn more about the country’s culture. But instead, most of her time is spent inside and practicing social distancing. Read on to hear about her journey, and how South Korea is keeping its residents updated every time a new case emerges.

Coronavirus Around the World – France

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This story really hits home personally. It’s by a young writer/student named Soha Sherwani. Her family moved from the US to France about a year ago. So, she’s able to compare the way that each country has been handling the lockdown and Coronavirus crisis. Soha shares some interesting stories about airplanes looking for social distancing violators, and a cautionary tale about food delivery protection.

Where to Buy Face Masks – Unmasking the Secret

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It’s probably on your mind…
Where do you buy face masks during the Coronavirus Crisis?

If you’re like me, you’re probably somewhat confused about the whole protective mask issue during this Coronvirus Crisis. The entire thing has been fuzzy. But we’ve got to figure it out, as it appears that masks could soon be required and part of our lives for a long time to come.

Masks are a bit like toilet paper, though. Where do you buy them? They’re not on the shelves, and there are few online outlets. Is there some secret, hidden location that’s filled to the brim with face masks, toilet paper, and paper towels?

So, I’ve been doing some research and wanted to share my findings to, hopefully, save you some time.