Iowa, first explored by Europeans in the late 1600s, has a rich and storied history as the 29th state. That history continues to thrive throughout the “Hawkeye State,” from its many national landmarks to its museums and rare sites. Its history makes it a great place to visit, no matter your interests. If you’re visiting Iowa, here are several historic detours you won’t want to miss. Explore the “Eighth Wonder of the World” Hailed as a “miracle” by The Iowan magazine, your historic journey through Iowa won’t be complete until you’ve visited the Grotto of the Redemption. Located in West Bend, Iowa, the Grotto of the Redemption is one of the biggest man-made grottos in the country, a collection of nine distinct grottos. Crafted by a seminarian named Paul Matthias Dobberstein, each of the nine grottos showcases a scene from Jesus Christ’s life. In addition to its religious significance —…

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Millennial life has its pros and cons. On the pro side, we’re a generation that appreciates the finer things: millennials have expanded the boundaries of street fashion and high fashion in a wide variety of different directions. A millennial woman has a lot of options for dressing in the latest styles. But that brings us to one of those unfortunate cons: millennials tend to have less cash on hand. Yep, that’s right: millennials didn’t kill a ton of different industries on purpose. It’s just that millennials have to be careful about what they spend. That affects a lot of areas of life, and fashion is no exception. To look her best, a young millennial woman needs not only to spend, but to spend wisely. And that starts with shopping in the right places. So without further ado, here is our list of the best places for millennial women to shop.…

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Fashion fads come and go – some more crazy than others. Take double denim for example, sported by Britney and Justin at the 2001 AMAs or the infamous platform trainers worn by girl bands of the nineties. We investigate quirky fashion trends from over the years and how they began: Take it to the top Madonna was one of the people who made underwear acceptable as outerwear in the nineties. One of the most iconic outfits that she did this with was her cone-shaped corset designed by Jean Paul Gaultier (thankfully, this garment never met the high street). Lindsay Lohan was also once seen on the catwalk with a black corset top layered over a white shirt — paired with a bootcut jean of course. In 2018, we’ve seen the Kardashians bring the trend back with a ‘mini corset’ worn around the waist to show off curves over a loose…

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Pet are ruling Instagram right now, and if you have a cute pet, now’s the time to get in on this trend. But making your pet Insta-famous isn’t as easy as you might think. Luckily, www.hihouse.co.uk has released a handy infographic with all the information you need. Here’s how you can make your pet Insta-famous: Be Consistent So many people start an Instagram account, post a few times, and forget about it. If you’re hoping to build a loyal, engaged following, it all starts with consistency. One to two posts each day will help you gain followers, and one of the best ways to ensure you always have content is to shoot and edit your photos in advance so you’ve always got some content up your sleeve. Instagram also has excellent analytics, so you can see the best time to post. Check when your followers are active on Instagram and…

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Puppies are full of energy. While training them involves teaching them basic commands, you can also help their development by keeping their minds stimulated. Mental stimulation is just as important as physical stimulation and can help to decrease behavioral issues in a growing dog. For a few simple ways to keep your dog’s brain active, try these solutions at home. 1. Make Them Work for Food When it comes to mealtimes, your dog is probably a huge fan of food. However, adding some mental stimulation to this time is a great solution. Dogs are going to be motivated by food, so you can keep them interested and engaged. Consider a food dispensing toy. You place the dog’s food in the toy and they have to roll it around to get the food to come out of the hole. It can be noisy and will take some time, but it’s a…

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If you are looking for jackets for the winter months, now is a great time to shop for them. There are plenty in the shops and you can easily take advantage of the Black Friday discounts to buy what would otherwise be expensive items. This is great news for those of you who are living on a tight budget. Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to make sure that you do not miss out. Do a little research It is worth going online and seeing what is available as soon as you read this article. When you take this approach, on the sales days you can go straight to the relevant product and buy it. Make a note of the item code and price then save the URL. That way you can cut and paste it into your browser and get taken straight to that coat.…

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Seasons and months fly over! And, with new seasons comes new trends. But, it doesn’t mean that you have to purchase a whole new wardrobe to keep up with the trends. A few, key new items will go a long way, and you can style your purchases from last year to suit this year! In this guide, we’re looking at how you can use your AW17 wardrobe for AW18. AW18 womenswear This season, women’s fashion brands are all about layering. If you’re bold enough, the best way to layer is with contrasting colour and textures. Dig out you metallic puffa jacket from last year and wear it over a fringed jumper. You can’t ignore animal print either. While Victoria Beckham demonstrated her love for leopard print, other designers such as Isabel Marant were all about snake patterns. The great thing about this style being in trend is that you can…

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It’s an easy thing to just go to your search engine and look up “the lifestyle of the rich and famous”. Typing that doesn’t take up much time. And you will get millions of results within seconds. But there is actually a lot to lifestyle than the rich and famous. It’s a deep-rooted phenomenon that many scholars have attempted to explain. Definition of Lifestyle Lifestyle is the way that a person lives and sees the world. The way you think, the way you view things, this is all influenced by your lifestyle. Your choice of entertainment such as partying, playing casino games (read more at crazy vegas casino en ligne), or playing sports is different from the next person. Your background comes to play, values cultures and traditions style the way that you live your life. Factors that Influence Lifestyle Social Position Who you are in the society or just…

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Are you disorganized first thing in the morning? Does getting ready for work stress you out? Are you famous for almost missing your bus or train? Let’s consider the importance of a consistent and well-structured morning routine and how it can set you up for a productive and efficient working day. Discover how well-known executives have been winning their mornings for more successful days. Here are a few tips that will help you follow their examples. 1. Get Up Early Waking up early is a habit that nearly all successful leaders follow because waking up early gives you a mental edge. Of course, it’s difficult to wake up early if you have stayed up until midnight the night before, so make sure you hit the hay early enough to get seven to eight hours of sleep. 2. Make Your Bed This might seem like a tedious chore, but you will…

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