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5 Tools to Help Scale Up Your Festival/Event

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Proper planning and execution are paramount for growing your festival. And having the right tools for the job can make the journey easier, the time more enjoyable, and the goals more attainable. To help you along the way, we've gathered up five tools to help take your festivals to the next level. Momice Momice is professional event software designed to take care of all of your needs. It helps you create a website, gather statistics, registration and ticketing, a personalized festival email, and much more. It's an all-in-one solution to help manage your events. While based in Europe, Momice is available to everyone worldwide. You just need an internet connection. Everwall A social media presence is a must to grow your festival. Luckily, Everwall is here to help integrate a social media wall at your event, giving you real-time feedback and interaction with attendees and beyond. Boasting updates that come in fractions of a second, Everwall's clients include major companies lik...

Stretching Dollars While Online Shopping

When shopping online, one must be thoughtful. Trying to stick with a budget is hard, so shopping for needs rather than splurging is highly recommended. Just as when visiting your favorite supermarket, creating a shopping list can help curb the desire to impulse buy. There are sites, apps, and extensions that can help budget-minded shoppers save lots of time and tons of money. From browser extensions and shopping apps to websites that can point you in the direction of the lowest prices, shopping online can be a money-saving activity. Savings can be found in some of your local brick and mortar businesses, including shipping to the store for in-store pickup. Local grocers and chain stores may offer sales on products at their websites that can't be found in stores. Online coupon codes can also offer discounts and savings for bargain hunters and savvy shoppers. From price comparison tools to cashback and rebate extensions and apps, when shopping on a budget, you can have an arsenal read...

Organize Your Space for Maximum Productivity

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"First of all, clean your room." This is what renowned clinical psychologist and speaker Jordan Peterson says whenever he talks about personal development. One cannot stress enough the importance of organization in our lives. And our outer space reflects our inner state of mind as well as affects it. If your room is always full of clutter, it not only becomes physically unhygienic and uninhabitable, but can also be mentally exhausting. The difference between an organized space and a cluttered one can be incredibly stark. STOP HOARDING Hoarders are people who keep on accumulating stuff in their house and have trouble getting rid of them. Even when you don't use something, letting go of it can be emotionally painful. Before things become unbearable for you and your near ones, you have to get past this resistance to let go. SEGREGATION Recall how tiresome it is every time you have to search for your umbrella when it rains. You search the whole house down, only to find it han...

The Religion of Islam

The Muslim state was born out of and spread through military conquest. While the desire to obtain land was led by a responsibility to the faith, greed and politics had everything to do with it. The promise of respect and financial gain through the means of conquest motivated men to join the movement, but more importantly, it catapulted the formation of Islamic ideals/values and communities into rapidly growing appendages of society. Muslims on a grand scale believe that Islam has always been a religious faith. However, its existence has come to light gradually through a series of prophets. Of all those who have worked to spread the word of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad is the most recognizable and the most acknowledged individual. He is credited with bringing the faith of Islam to the complete forefront. Muhammad is believed to be have been born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 570. The Qur’an tells its readers that the prophet was meditating one night when he was visited by the angel Jibreel w...

When Your Child Begs for a Pony

Your child is begging for a pony, and you're beginning to give in under the constant pressure. Before you take that leap into horse ownership, there are a few things that need to be set in stone and researched before purchasing a horse or pony. 1. Where will you house your horse? If you are lucky enough to live in the country with a few fenced acres, you are one step ahead. A horse in your backyard is much easier and cheaper than boarding at a stable. Depending on your location and level of care provided, prices for boarding range from a few hundred dollars a month to well over $1000 per month. 2. Who will be responsible for obtaining veterinarian and hoof care when needed? Horses require annual vaccinations, routine deworming, and, in some areas, fall vaccinations are recommended. In many states, vaccinations can only be administered by a veterinarian. Veterinarians charge for the vaccines, including a farm call fee, which is similar to paying for a trip to the doctor. In addition...

Semi-Truck Lifestyles: How to Eat Healthier When You're on the Road

If you're a truck driver, you might have found yourself going to fast food restaurants or grabbing food from convenience stores quite a bit. It's tough enough to stick to a healthy diet when you're at home, but it's even harder when you're on the road. These tips can help, though. Bring Your Own Food When possible, try bringing your own food from home. Making food before you leave the house and packing it up to take with you to work can help you eat healthier foods, and your homemade food might be a lot more comforting, too. Stop in Nearby Grocery Stores to Pick Up Food If you're looking for food while you're on the road, resist the urge to pull into a restaurant. Instead, head to a grocery store. You'll have a lot more choices there, making it easier to find something healthy to eat. For example, you can check the deli section for pre-made salads, subs and rotisserie chickens, all of which are healthier choices than your average fast food fare. Look for...

How To Write A Blog Post That Does Not Bore Your Readers

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Blog posts are the primary focus of any decent content marketing strategy. However, if you want your blogs to engage with the audience and generate leads, you have to be careful not to bore them to sleep. To write an interesting blog post, one has to thoroughly research the audiences' demand, be clinical with the content, and write the post in a presentable format. The post's introduction, including the title, should immediately catch the reader's attention and give a rough idea about what points the post will cover. Content You cannot expect people to read your post about genetic alterations in guinea pigs when a majority of your audience is only interested in how cute they look eating carrots. An in-depth analysis of your most popular posts is vital to know what exactly is sending traffic to your site. You can also have a call-to-action, in the end, to involve the reader even more. Format It is crucial to keep your posts optimized for the web. Nobody wants to read a long ...

3 Signs You Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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People sometimes joke about having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) when they need to keep doors closed or if they need to clean their homes. However, many people don't realize that OCD goes beyond keeping things clean or organizing their belongings. You or someone you love could have OCD, so let's talk about it and some of the signs you should look for. What is OCD? OCD is a disorder that causes people to have reoccurring negative thoughts. People become so focused on those thoughts that they can't pay attention to other important tasks. These negative thoughts will continue to appear until the person does something to get rid of them. Once the person performs that action, the thoughts will subside or calm down until they resurface when the person faces another trigger. These actions can vary between people with OCD. Some people need to check doors multiple times to make sure they're locked. Others may need to do something as simple as touching the doorframe before ...

4 Easy Ways to Get Better Rates on Your Car Insurance

If you're like most people, car insurance is one of your top concerns when owning a vehicle. That's because even though having the right coverage can help keep you safe and reduce your financial risk, this type of protection isn't cheap. There are many ways that insurers charge for their services-some more than others-but fortunately, there are also plenty of things drivers can do to get better rates. The first thing any driver should look at before talking with an agent or buying online is whether or not his/her current policy meets all the needs to be covered over time. Next, realize that this is an industry where consumers should always shop around to get the best deal. Get a quote from at least three different companies. Also, get different quotes by checking the company's app or website and comparing it to a quote you get from calling an agent directly. Believe it or not, these are often different. Third, you can save some cash if you're willing to buy more tha...

The Best Foods For Your GI Tract

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Taking care of your body internally is just as important as taking care of your body externally. Your GI tract, or digestive tract, is the pathway the food you eat will follow in order to be properly digested and removed from the body. It consists of the esophagus, mouth, stomach, large intestine, and small intestine. Just as some foods could block proper flow for some time, many can also improve it. It might seem complicated to care for, but eating foods that benefit the health of your digestive tract is more than enough. To improve the movement and flow of your digestive tract, you can eat the following three foods: Apples Apples have a rich source of soluble fiber pectin. Pectin is commonly used to increase stool volume. This will then resolve some or all constipation and diarrhea and reduce inflammation in the colon. Inflammation in the colon could be the cause of the pain you feel when you are constipated. Papaya Papaya contains a digestive enzyme called papain. It assists the dig...

The Perks of City Living

Location is one of the most important factors anybody uses when deciding where to live. While in the end your home is what you make it, living in your preferred location makes life a lot more comfortable and enjoyable. Urban, rural, and suburban living all have their pros and cons, so it is important to consider your own personal obligations, tastes, and budget when deciding where to live. If you’re considering moving to the city, here are some things you can look forward to in your new urban life. The fast-paced energy The city has so many people, all living their own lives on their own schedules. With so much activity going on, the city crackles with energy. If you’re the type who thrives on activity and healthy stress, you’ll love this atmosphere. The variety of food A city environment will have a lot more food options than other areas. Whether you prefer a selection between six different pizza places or a variety of ethnic foods, you can easily find that variety in the city. If you...