I enjoy bookstores. There was a Christian bookstore I enjoyed going to but it was a litte far from home. So I would get a few things everytime I had a chance to go.
Eventually, this bookstore closed, and I found other ways to learn more and grow.
I came across digital resources such as blogs and online bookstores.
And of course, the library had always been a favorite place to borrow a book or cd that interested me. I remember borrowing Joyce Meyer’s ‘A Confident Woman’ and ‘Starting Your Day Right’ (I read this one in spanish: ‘Empezando Tu Dia Bien’. My mom liked it too and we even shared it with acquaintances.
Blogs that I like:
I am including the ones I can think of right now and currently receive newsletters from:
Phylicia Masonheimer: she studied Theology (the study of the nature of God and religious belief) and wrote articles for her blog then books as well.
She has a website where you can find past blog posts, courses, and her shop. She also has a podcast as well. I enjoy her blog posts and her books as well has her shop. Phylicia has a yearly half off e-book sale in January.
Bonnie Gray: she is a talented writer and shares her stories through her blog, books, podcast, and courses. I am currently enjoying her courses on the themes of joy, wellness with Jesus, and sharing your story.
Crystal Hurst: I don’t see her posts as much but she has some really good stuff too for free. For example, I just downloaded her ‘5 -Day Rhythm Reset’ which describes how important it is to wind down before going to sleep to get true rest for your well being.
Keep your passport handy at all times – don’t put it in a safe or locker
Don’t leave your passport in a safe.
I don’t want to sound like your mother, but you should keep it with you at all times because if it’s stolen then that could cause problems when going through security or leaving the country.
Always keep your passport in a place you can easily access it in case you need to make an emergency exit.
Update apps to your destination’s currency to track your spending
You can track your spending more easily if you update the apps on your phone to the destination’s currency. That way, it will be easier for you to check how much money you have left so that there are no surprises when it comes time to pay.
If you’re traveling, it’s a good idea to set your phone to the local currency so that all of your transactions are automatically labeled with their correct prices.
Fiddling around with exchange rates all the time is not worth it!
Book flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to get the cheapest fares
The best time to book a flight is on Tuesday or Wednesday. That’s because most people are looking for flights over the weekend, so you can find some great deals if you have patience!
I first learned this trick from my flight attendant friends – and I can now confirm it works amazingly well! I’ve saved thousands of dollars by simply following this one travel hack.
Use Google Maps offline so you can still navigate even without a connection
If you’re driving or walking between places and don’t have a data connection, use Google Maps’ offline mode. It’ll still give you directions and useful information like the distance to your destination, what streets to take, and how long it’ll take to get there.
You can also download a map of your places of interest ahead of time, and then you get to use it anywhere – even on things like subways!