Every year when summer rolls around, families start dreaming of their coveted vacations. It’s the time of year to take a break from the daily routine and escape to a faraway destination. The grind of nine to give can be exhausting, even more so when it’s on behalf of the well-being of your loved ones….
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Category Archives: Backyard
Ladies Weekend in Vegas
It was only a matter of time, Urban Housewives. The inevitable has arrived, and I am headed to Los Vegas for a bachelorette weekend with a few of my girlfriends. A friend is getting married, and of course these days it’s impossible to make it through your 20s without hitting Vegas for a pre-marriage party…
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How to Plan a Honeymoon on a Budget
A honeymoon is supposed to be the trip of a lifetime, but not everyone has the budget to splurge on every aspect of it. The trick is to prioritise certain areas, such as memorable experiences, and find ways to make other parts cheaper. Spending quality time together and making memories are the most important legacies…
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Three Reasons to Take a Caribbean Cruise
Happy Thursday, Urban Housewives! It’s almost Friday, and I hope you all have some great plans for the weekend coming up. I’m in the midst of planning a vacation, but I haven’t quite decided to where yet! So I’ve been doing quite a bit of research on different corners of the world and the best…
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Time Travel and the Loved Ones Diaspora
Hey there, Urban Housewives! Today we’ve got a guest post by Lizzie from over at Lizzie Goes. She’s opening up about how the last few years have changed the way we keep in touch with those we meet while traveling the world. What a difference a few years make. In 2008, I studied abroad at…
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Making International Phone Calls: Mission (Im)Possible
Hey there, urban housewives! Is everybody surviving the crazy weather lately? A long, chilly start to spring, followed by unbelievable heat, and now never-ending rain – when will it end?! It’s all too much for a girl with a lot on her plate already to handle. I think I need a vacation, which is a…
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Urban Gardening: 5 Easy Steps
There’s been a gradual movement in popular culture toward trying to “regain one’s ecological footprint”. Grocery stores are making an effort to sell more organic and locally sourced foods and whether it’s taking up yoga or going for a run, we’re all trying to be healthier and more connected to our environment. And as a…
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