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Stephanie Koske

While best known for her golfing skills prior to her writing, Stephanie competed in Tiger Woods' favorite game for 15 years as a junior and college player. If she hadn't spent the majority of her life chasing around a little white ball, Stephanie would have likely become a chart-topping DJ or makeup artist to the stars. Other loves include Cupid Shuffling, adding clothes to her closet like she's collecting for an apocalypse, spraying excessive amounts of spray butter on most of her food, and – of course - writing about ways to improve personal finance!
Tips for Traveling Alone - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

Safety Tips for Traveling Alone

Traveling alone can be scary. Here are a few safety tips for traveling alone to minimize your worries.

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5 Wine Cork Crafts Even YOU Can Do

Got 10 minutes and a bunch of wine corks on hand? You (yes, you!) can be a wine cork crafter. Check out these 5 DIY ideas for all skill levels!

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Sick of Brown Rice? Try These 3 (Healthy!) Whole Grains Instead

Sliming down for swimsuit season and trying to eat healthy, too? If you’re looking for an alternative to bland, boring, blah-worthy brown rice, try one these 3 whole grains in your next healthy meal!

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9 New Super Bowl Party Recipes

You’re probably pumped to see the big hits and game-winning plays the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will be serving up on Super Bowl Sunday – who isn’t? I enjoy watching the year’s biggest football game (and of course, the legendary commercials) as much as the next person, but I’m pretty excited to try my hand at cooking a few new dishes for my game day festivities.
Check out these recipe ideas I’ve compiled for you!

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Throw a Festive Fall Harvest Party

I’m all about embracing the gorgeous seasonal changes this time of year. Why not celebrate the leaves turning from green to gold with a few of your friends? It’s a perfect excuse to host a fall harvest party! Check out these ideas to get started.

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Three Budget Tailgating Tips

When I think of the fact that summer is coming to a close, the pain I feel is indescribable. The only way to ease the pain is by putting on my team threads and gearing up for a day of tailgating! Since I pride myself in being money savvy, tailgating on a budget is more my style. Check out my tips and you can save, too!

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Think Ahead to Save Money at the Airport

I have a few curses when it comes to traveling: I’m always over the suitcase weight limit by at least two pounds and I never fail to spend at least $20 on nonsense in the news shops. Just think how much I could save if I came prepared for my journey through the airport! Here are a few things to stash in your carry on to save you at least a crispy new Jackson!

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Enjoy an Awesome Picnic

More busy texting than eating? Let’s bring the picnic back, shall we? Here are some tips to consider when putting together a fun, food-filled outing:

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5 Unique Wedding Gift Ideas

I’ve finally realized I’ve reached that really special age in life: My friends are starting to get married. The only thing that concerns me in this situation is not that I need to start fiancée hunting, but that my bank account is going to slowly deplete for the next five years until I’ve bought every steak knife set at Bed, Bath, & Beyond. Let’s consider some unique gift ideas for the bride and groom.

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Keep Your Dogs Safe This Summer

The weather may feel scorching to us, but it might feel like the surface of the sun to your pets! Here are a few tips to keep your Fido safe this summer.

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