Well today we are heading back home after a wonderful vacation. I admit that I needed this time much more than I realized. I had a blast and spent some time doing nothing in particular. We typically take a vacation every year but last year we were so busy that we didn’t get one. I…
Do You Know the History of Electricity?
No this isn’t a test although you may be quizzed on it later! The other day some of the boys were discussing some car and I made the remark that I thought they were named for Nicola Tesla. Well I thought I was right and they looked at me like I was crazy and asked…
What Takes a Review So Long
One popular question I get is why in the world does it take me so long to get a review done. I would love to be able to tell you all that I can get it done in a day or so. I can when I rush and move things around. However having a product…
3 Things I Learned About Myself Through Blogging
I have been blogging since 2009 and I will tell you I have learned a lot about myself in all those years. A lot of what I have learned has come through the blogging that I do and the people who I connect with thanks to the amazing job that I have. I have been so blessed to have…
How to Downsize and Simplify Your Life
Before the Great Recession, life in the U.S. followed a “bigger is better” motto. The houses were McMansions, the cars were huge, and life was just generally about who had the biggest stuff. Since that time, even though the economy has recovered in most ways and Millennials have started their own thriving careers, there’s a…
July 2017 #CameraGiveaway
One of the most popular giveaways I have ever done here at Rita Reviews has been my camera giveaways. I have thought about stopping them but I really think my readers would riot if I did that so I will keep doing them for the foreseeable future. Each month this year there will once again…
Happy 4th of July
It’s the Fourth of July and I hope that you all are out having a great time. We are spending the day with my brother as well as family and friends. Taking the time to remember just what the day means to us and how glad we are that we live in this amazing country….
How to Get the Best Service from an Electrician
Hiring an electrician can be a little intimidating if you are not used to dealing with contractors or tradespeople. Even people who are generally handy with DIY often hire an outside contractor when it comes to serious electrical work (learn more on that) due to the risks associated with electricity. Having a few handy tips…
Strong Usernames and Passwords
As a blogger I have a plugin (super helpful useful things to make stuff run better) installed to help protect me against hacking and unauthorized logins. If you attempt to log into my blog three times using the wrong combination you will be locked out. I then receive an email and a couple of things happen….
Fitness on the Go #RRTravel2017
One thing I knew would be difficult while I was away would be fitness., I wasn’t staying at a hotel with a gym. At least not yet and I didn’t want to pay for a membership I would use for a few weeks. I could go with my brother to his gym as a guest…
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