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Denton, Texas: Date Ideas

Denton is great place to live with lots to do, see, and experience. And a fantastic place for a date. Whether you're on a first date, second date, or 100th date, this list is for you. It's not a comprehensive list of every place you can go in the "little d," but a great starting list to help spark ideas for your date. From free dates to fancy dates, you'll want to share this with all your couple friends. Honestly, this can even be a solid list of fun things to do even if you're just hanging out with your friends. Comment below if you have any additional date ideas to add to the list! DENTON FOOD & DRINK Juice Juice flight: Juice Lab Coffee/Tea Coffee and dessert: West Oak Coffee and food: West Oak , Zera Coffee , Golden Boy Coffee Coffee and deep conversations: Zera Coffee Coffee and board game: West Oak , Zera Coffee Coffee and alcohol: West Oak , Golden Boy Coffee Bubble tea: Kung Fu Tea Tea: Zer

Mother to Daughter Wisdom Series: Preparing for College

College is a fun experience for many students. It's their opportunity to get out from under their parent's supervision and feel like an actual, independent adult for the first time.  It's an exciting time to look forward to. When I look back on my fun college days, I'm thankful to have left totally unscathed. But there were many things I wish I had knew ahead of time and things I saw friends go through that I'd want to warn others about. This got me to thinking about what I'd want to tell my future daughter that will help prepare her for college.  While I know I can't control which wisdom she will adhere to or listen to, I hope I can at least say that I did my part to inform her so she doesn't get into a situation and not know what to do. And that's my number one goal for this list. College Safety Tips No matter how safe you feel on a college campus, it's not the safety bubble you think it is. College campuses (and surrounding areas)

Top 10 Practical Advice for Newlywed Couples

We've all come across it - that moment when you attend a bridal shower or wedding and they ask you to write down marriage advice for the newlyweds (or soon to be). But for those who aren't married and not even in a serious relationship, providing love advice can be pretty intimidating. Heck, it's even intimidating for those who are married! What is the best advice? What experience or knowledge do I have that could be practical for this unique couple?  Good news - I'm about to give you sound advice you can steal (permission granted) for newlyweds that they'll appreciate and benefit from. And if nothing else, you can refer to this advice for your own marriage to keep it a priority. (Speaking to myself, too). Note: The following is marriage advice I have been given by others that I have not only seen its importance and benefit in my own marriage, but also played out in other successful marriages (even up to 50 years). It's is tried and true advice f