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Archives for March 2016

How to Learn a New Language Online

Living in Italy has given me the motivation and inspiration to learn Italian.

The city I live in, Bologna, is filled with Italians and university students.

A large majority of the people I've come in contact with do not speak any English, which forces me (in a good way) to order food and drinks entirely in the Italian language.

I've been using Babbel, a language learning tool, in order to learn Italian.

Some of the languages offered:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Italian
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Danish
  • Russian
  • Turkish & more!

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4 Ways To Make Or Save Extra Money

Making or saving extra money can have so many positives. It may help you to afford travel, pay off debt, stop living paycheck-to-paycheck, and more. 

This can help cut or lower the amount of stress you are currently handling, plus you may learn better money habits as well! 

Below are several examples.

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10 Crucial Tips For Visiting Italy

Visiting Italy is on the top of many travelers lists.

Whether it be the cuisine, famous landmarks, shopping, or beaches, Italy is and will likely always be one of the most visited places in the world.

If you or someone you know is planning on visiting Italy, all of these 10 tips below will be of some assistance to you.

Researching tips and advice for the country you are visiting is a must, and money and time will be saved for doing so.

Learn from my mistakes and go to Italy as prepared as possible.

There is so much to see and usually so little time to do so, so enjoy!

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8 Ways Italy is Different From the U.S.

Living in Italy with an Italian family has given me insight into the culture and customary ways of living.

Living in an Italian home means I am constantly filled with surprises and way of doing different everyday tasks.

Each day I find a new way of embarrassing myself or getting a strange look from my host family.

Here are eight tips and pieces of advice that can help shed some embarrassment from your experience in Italy.
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10 Ways To Cut Your Monthly Expenses

I recently started a new money-saving challenge this month, which consists of me spending money only on necessities, including rent, gas, insurance and other basic bills each month.

Cutting on monthly expenses is actually a lot easier than you think, especially when you lay everything out on the table. Everything being what you are spending your money on.

Are you looking to set up a monthly budget? Get access to my free monthly budget printable and other valuable resources here.… Read more

8 Cheap Ways to Improve Your Health Right Now

Hello! Today, I have a great post from a new blogging friend of mine. Enjoy!

Often, many people assume that it’s too hard to be healthy on a shoestring budget.  Eating healthy, working out, and having fun (which is great for your mental health) can be expensive sometimes, but they certainly don’t need to be! 

There are tons of cheap (or free!) things you can do to improve your physical and mental health. Here are eight affordable things you can do to improve your health right now.
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