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The 10 Best Cute & Easy Halloween Costumes for the last minute

Halloween is around the corner and now is the time to come up with a creative idea for your costume. Need inspiration for something simple you can make at home?  Here are 10 easy Halloween costumes to make your night spectacular.   Cat Woman The ultimate in chic and simple when it comes to easy Halloween costumes. To channel your inner Michelle Pfeiffer (the best Catwoman of all time), all you need is black tight clothes (leather recommended), your favorite black heeled boots, and a few easy accessories like cat ears, a mask, and a utility belt.   Cute French...

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The 10 Best Fall Getaways in the Northeast

For many people, autumn is the most beautiful season of the year. The amazing fall foliage attracts many photographers and nature lovers outside of their usual daily routines for a cozy long weekend away. So, if you are looking for the best fall getaways this autumn, then you must check out our top list of the places to visit in the fall in the Northeast.   1.        Lake Placid Lodge – New York Situated in the center of the Adirondacks, considered one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Lake Placid Lodge is waiting for its guests looking...

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3 Reasons Wine Before Bed Is Awful for Your Sleep

Drinking a glass of wine before bed to wind down is a common practice for many adults, but you aren’t actually doing yourself the service you think you are. According to WebMD, the effects alcohol has on your sleep are actually numerous, but we’ve narrowed them down for you. Here are three reasons why you should limit that glass of wine to dinner and no later if you want to sleep better. You Skip Deep Sleep Although wine before bed may put you to sleep faster, alcohol actually shortens your deep sleep and fluctuates your REM cycle keeping you in...

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5 Steps to Entertain Clients Like a Pro and Work the Next Day

Entertaining clients for work can be fun and a definite job perk, however, having to entertain all night and still be at work the next day, ready to perform, can be challenging if you don’t prepare yourself. Here’s some simple guidelines you can follow to win over your client and still rest.   Establish Your Cut Off Time Going into a client entertainment night with a cut off time allows you to avoid the “just one more drink” dilemma. As much fun as you may be having, you won’t regret cutting off the night before you pass the too late...

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