Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue
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Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue is a Midwest-based author known for her captivating lesbian romance novels, compelling mysteries, and heart-pounding thrillers. To find out more, visit: http://www.nicolehigginbothamhogue.com
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Fear Doesn't Keep Dates
Dating can be a difficult process for anyone. It can be difficult to figure out how to find the person that you are looking for and what standards you should have when meeting new people. However, this process doesn't have to be stressful. The point of dating is to have fun and find the person that adds to your life, so why let all of your worries and fears take hold of you?
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Humans
Finding Love
Now you have decided that you are ready to date, and you are trying to find somewhere to meet that special person. So, where do you go? How do you find that person that will sweep you off your feet? The answers to these questions won't be the same for everyone.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Humans
Communication is Key
Once you find someone that you are interested in, take the time to get to know him or her. Talk about the things that you want out of life and see if your goals line up. Also, talk about your expectations when it comes to a relationship. Let the other person know what you want to get out of a relationship and listen to what he or she wants as well. See if your wants and needs line up. If they don't, consider whether moving forward with the other person would be an additive to your life or if it would bring you farther away from the things that you want and need.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Humans
The Fam and the Date
At some point in your relationship, your partner might want you to meet his or her family. This might be a nerve racking situation, because you might be afraid that his or her family won’t like you, or you might even be afraid that his or her family will judge you. Nevertheless, if your partner is close to his or her family, then it is important to go through with this step. Getting to know his or her family might help you learn about how your partner grew up. It might offer an explanation as to some of the things that shaped his or her personality, and it might allow you to find other people that know your partner better than you do in some ways.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Humans
Supporting New Hobbies
Though you and your partner might have a lot in common, there might be times when your partner wants to try a new hobby or experience with you by his or her side. Try to be optimistic when this happens and do your best to open your mind so you and your partner can bond over this new adventure. Of course, there are certain situations when you might not be able to join him or her, like if the experience entails something that goes against your religious beliefs or political views, but hopefully by the time you are together, you understand this about each other.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Confessions
Small Things Add Up
If you find that you still need to add more money to your income in order to get by, then consider finding small ways to do this. If you are skilled at a trade like cleaning houses or performing small household repairs, you could always sign up for an app that allows people to contract you to do these jobs. This could help you make extra money in your spare time without having to follow a regular schedule.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Journal
Imagination is the Key
Some of the costs that you encounter might be due to your entertainment choices. Going out to dinner or having a drink at the local bar might be eating away at your budget. So, what can you do to lower your entertainment costs without sacrificing time away from your friends? How do you save money while still having fun? Simple. Pick different activities.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Journal
Add Up Your Income
If you watch television or scroll through the Internet, then you might see advertisements from some of the local stores that you shop at. Paying attention to these advertisements and notating the prices on the items that you usually buy might also help you when it comes to saving money. Research can be a huge help when it comes to keeping the money in your wallet. You just need to know what you are researching and why.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Journal
Ignore Your Impulses
Recognizing impulse buys and displays that are set up in order to get you to buy something might also save you money. You see, we all have a job to do. Your job might be to provide the items that your family needs to the household. The store’s job is to sell items that customers want and will buy and make money. Therefore, the store, knowing that you have to provide items to your family might creatively place items around their store in a specific way so you buy specific items that make them more money.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Journal
Lower Expense, Higher Revenue
Another way to assist your income versus expenses ratio is to protect the cash that you have. This means a multitude of things. Do your research. Don’t get involved with businesses that aren’t legitimate. If you have a question regarding a business, try checking the Better Business Bureau to see what they say about that business. Also, do your best to avoid scams. They say if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Journal
Discount and Earn
You might feel like you are always going to the store and spending money on necessities for your family. If this is the case, you might consider discount stores and clearance areas. Instead of going to mainstream stores for everything that you need, see if there is a store that might have the item that you want in a generic brand or for a lower price.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Journal
Organizing Time
If time is money, then it seems pretty important to save time, right? So, the next thing that can help save you money is your organizational skills. Now, this might not seem like it makes a lot of sense. What does organization have to do with money? Well, if you already have the things that you need to get your day going ready, you don’t have to spend the time getting them together, and all of that time that you save at the end of the day adds up. This allows you to get more done, and it might give you more time to do the things that you want. So, in a way, being organized can save you money.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue15 days ago in Journal
