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  • Camping packing list

    This is a list of camping items that are must-haves when going camping. Clothes Toiletries Other

  • Basic economics

    Economics is broken down into two categories: micro and macro. Micro is focused on choices made by individuals, households, and firms, whereas macro is focuses on larger concepts, including GDP, unemployment rates, and inflation. Economics itself has to do with the choices people make. Below, I’ve given a breakdown of where micro and macro overlap.…

  • Basic macroeconomics

    Unlike microeconomics, macroeconomics focuses on the aggregate of an economy. This is typically broken down by country, as government involvement is greatly considered. Basic terms Business cycle Depression—prolonged downturn Recession—downturn of at least 2 quarters of less aggregate output Expansion—output and employment rising Employment Employment—number of people currently working for pay Unemployment—number of people actively…

  • 5 Days in LA

    My husband and I spent spring vacation in Los Angeles. This is how we spent 5 days in LA for the first time that allowed us to see everything and then some. Day 1 Fly in in the afternoon. Eat a meal, go to the hotel. Eat another meal. Go for a walk around the…

  • Modern day women in relationships

    Many modern women assume it is reasonable for them to want a man that is equal to or greater than them in monetary value or earning potential, since they say ‘women date up’. This thinking passes up a lot of “regular” men who may be loyal and have all the qualities they say they look…

  • The downsides of being a social media influencer

    I am not a social media influencer myself so I am making some assumptions and generalizations about people who do this as their main source of income. This is a growing trend that many young people want to participate in but many don’t know the consequences of. Benefits There are obvious benefits to being a…

  • The cost of 48 hours in New York City

    New York City is undoubtedly a unique and special place. Even at 4 am on a Sunday, people can be seen milling about Times Square as if it were broad daylight. However, places like this are costly. My husband and I often use the phrase “you don’t come to New York to save money” as…