Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue
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Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue is a Midwest-based author known for her captivating lesbian romance novels, compelling mysteries, and heart-pounding thrillers. To find out more, visit: http://www.nicolehigginbothamhogue.com
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The Fam and the Date
At some point in your relationship, your partner might want you to meet his or her family. This might be a nerve racking situation, because you might be afraid that his or her family won’t like you, or you might even be afraid that his or her family will judge you. Nevertheless, if your partner is close to his or her family, then it is important to go through with this step. Getting to know his or her family might help you learn about how your partner grew up. It might offer an explanation as to some of the things that shaped his or her personality, and it might allow you to find other people that know your partner better than you do in some ways.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Humans
Supporting New Hobbies
Though you and your partner might have a lot in common, there might be times when your partner wants to try a new hobby or experience with you by his or her side. Try to be optimistic when this happens and do your best to open your mind so you and your partner can bond over this new adventure. Of course, there are certain situations when you might not be able to join him or her, like if the experience entails something that goes against your religious beliefs or political views, but hopefully by the time you are together, you understand this about each other.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Confessions
Small Things Add Up
If you find that you still need to add more money to your income in order to get by, then consider finding small ways to do this. If you are skilled at a trade like cleaning houses or performing small household repairs, you could always sign up for an app that allows people to contract you to do these jobs. This could help you make extra money in your spare time without having to follow a regular schedule.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Journal
Imagination is the Key
Some of the costs that you encounter might be due to your entertainment choices. Going out to dinner or having a drink at the local bar might be eating away at your budget. So, what can you do to lower your entertainment costs without sacrificing time away from your friends? How do you save money while still having fun? Simple. Pick different activities.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Journal
Add Up Your Income
If you watch television or scroll through the Internet, then you might see advertisements from some of the local stores that you shop at. Paying attention to these advertisements and notating the prices on the items that you usually buy might also help you when it comes to saving money. Research can be a huge help when it comes to keeping the money in your wallet. You just need to know what you are researching and why.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Journal
Ignore Your Impulses
Recognizing impulse buys and displays that are set up in order to get you to buy something might also save you money. You see, we all have a job to do. Your job might be to provide the items that your family needs to the household. The store’s job is to sell items that customers want and will buy and make money. Therefore, the store, knowing that you have to provide items to your family might creatively place items around their store in a specific way so you buy specific items that make them more money.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Journal
Lower Expense, Higher Revenue
Another way to assist your income versus expenses ratio is to protect the cash that you have. This means a multitude of things. Do your research. Don’t get involved with businesses that aren’t legitimate. If you have a question regarding a business, try checking the Better Business Bureau to see what they say about that business. Also, do your best to avoid scams. They say if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Journal
Discount and Earn
You might feel like you are always going to the store and spending money on necessities for your family. If this is the case, you might consider discount stores and clearance areas. Instead of going to mainstream stores for everything that you need, see if there is a store that might have the item that you want in a generic brand or for a lower price.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Journal
Organizing Time
If time is money, then it seems pretty important to save time, right? So, the next thing that can help save you money is your organizational skills. Now, this might not seem like it makes a lot of sense. What does organization have to do with money? Well, if you already have the things that you need to get your day going ready, you don’t have to spend the time getting them together, and all of that time that you save at the end of the day adds up. This allows you to get more done, and it might give you more time to do the things that you want. So, in a way, being organized can save you money.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Journal
Time and Money
A lot of people complain that they don’t have a lot of time to take on extra tasks. However, what if the tasks that you were taking on actually saved you both time and money? Think about this. If you educate yourself on how to be more self-sufficient then you don’t have to hire someone to perform a service for you. You might not even have to shop at a store for a product that you need for your household. So, being more self-sufficient can save you money.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Journal
Honey, It's Time We Save the Bees
As you are looking outside at the flowers and trees, you might see a bee buzzing by, but did you know these common creatures are endangered? According to Greenpeace, “the number of bee colonies per hectare has declined by 90 percent since 1962” (Greenpeace, 2021). This is alarming as bees are responsible for doing so many things to keep our environment running efficiently. Ironically, we common overlook them like they are any other bug. We forget to appreciate all of the things bees do for us, and we fail to see the beauty that they bring into the world.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Earth
When the Money is Going, Going, Gone
Paying for a vehicle is another expense that might be on your bill list. There are several costs that can go along with having a vehicle from the vehicle payment itself to the insurance to make sure that it is legal to drive. So, the first thing that you might want to consider if you don’t have a vehicle yet and are planning to buy one is whether you really need one.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue4 days ago in Journal
