When it comes to hair, it seems like everyone wants what they don’t have. People with thick hair wish it was thinner, those with dark hair envy the blond, and straight hair just seems boring when you have it. It seems like the dream for curls begins at a young age, and a perm is a seemingly logical step to make a girl’s dream come true, right? How young is too young for a perm?...
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.First, the good news. Southwest is selling tickets to Hawaii! Now, the bad news. It appears that it’s not such a scorching deal for anyone who needs to make a connection from a city east of the Pacific Time Zone.While we’re seeing one-way fares as low as $49 (or 1,950 points) from many of Southwest’s West Coast gateways, availability and pricing seem volatile at best for those requiring a connection or two....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The rumors about the Chase Sapphire Reserve are true — well, some of them at least. Here’s what’s happening.First, the card’s annual fee will jump by $100, from $450 to $550. The good news is that there are still a few days to apply with the current fee — the new rate kicks in on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020....
Many gamblers use casino credit when they gamble. Although credit is much tougher to obtain now than it was even five years ago, there are plenty of casinos that offer markers for use in the pit or table games department where a player has only to ask for chips and they are brought to their table along with the marker, a form of check. How Casinos Offer Casino Credit Every casino has its own system for allowing players to obtain cash to gamble with....
Stacking is when you earn rewards across multiple loyalty programs on a single purchase. For example, you can shop through Rakuten to earn bonus American Express points while using a credit card that also earns you airline miles.But what if I told you that there’s a credit card that allows you to earn bonus cash back — or cryptocurrency — on every purchase, regardless of whether you’re already earning points, miles or cash back?...
Definition: A tie is a curved, horizontal line that connects two music notes of the same pitch (as opposed to legato, which connects two or more different pitches). Tied notes are held for the length of both notes; only the first is struck. Look at the image: Together, these two notes equal the length of two quarter notes (a dotted quarter note equals 1 1/2 beats, plus the eighth note which equals 1/2 beat)....
At TPG, we are bullish on travel.It’s been a really long and painful year for those working in the industry and those of us who want to take trips. There are going to be plenty of starts and stops ahead, but a sense of hope is finally beginning to spread as more people get vaccinated.So, to help get ready for more travel – and more travel advice – we are adding four experts to our editorial team....
Vocal warm-ups are routine for casts and theatre classes. They help focus the actors, get them working together, and give their voices some attention before rehearsals and performances. “Emotion Orchestra” is ideal for groups of 8 - 20 performers or students. Age does not matter too much; however, younger performers really need to pay attention to the drama exercise to be effective. How It Works One person (the drama director or group leader or classroom teacher) serves as the “Orchestra Conductor....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.On this week’s Talking Points podcast with The Points Guy, I discussed a little bit my current methodology for avoiding Marriott hotel stays if possible, and how I use my current Bonvoy points. Let’s take a little deeper dive into the topic and talk further on why I am currently looking to two other major chains when it comes to booking hotels....
Bebop is characterized by its focus on improvisation. Borrowing from swing, and rooted in the blues, bebop is the foundation on which modern jazz was built. These ten musicians are partly responsible for bebop’s creation and development. 01 of 10 Charlie Parker William P. Gottlieb/Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain Considered the joint founder of bebop, along with Dizzy Gillespie, alto saxophonist Charlie Parker brought a new level of harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic sophistication to jazz....
Childhood friends Cheryl Clemons (Coko) Tamara Johnson (Taj), and Leanne Lyons (Lelee) formed SWV as a gospel group in 1990 in New York City. After sending their five-song demo to various labels, they attracted the attention of music producer Teddy Riley, the creator of “New Jack Swing” and the leader of the group Guy. The trio signed with RCA Records and released their debut album, It’s About Time, on October 27, 1992....
Allegiant Air unveiled nine new routes on Tuesday as it updates its schedule for the spring.The new routes are a hallmark of Allegiant’s historic strategy, connecting five small and mid-sized markets to leisure destinations mostly in Florida or the Southwest.Appleton landed three of the nine new routes, which will give the city nonstop service to Denver and the Florida destinations of Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota. With the new routes, Allegiant will fly to 11 seasonal and year-round destinations from Appleton....
Jump to Recipe For the best cilantro substitute to use, take a look at this list of helpful alternatives full of both fresh and dry recommendations! No need to panic if you’re dish needs cilantro and you don’t have any, you’re sure to have a few of these options! A list of easy alternatives for cilantro that will work for any occasion! Sometimes it’s assumed that the only reason you may be looking for a substitution for an ingredient is that you ran out....
Jump to Recipe These Valentine’s Day dinner ideas include a list of 15 dishes that will make a great romantic dinner for two! Whether you’re searching for something light or something savory, you’ll find a few options that are sure to impress. After all, nothing says ‘I love you’ like a flavorful home-cooked meal! Dinner Recipes For Valentine’s Day A nice dinner out for Valentine’s day is great, but there’s something special about a heartfelt meal cooked at home for the one you love....
Jump to RecipeTasty Caldo De Pollo Mexicano (Mexican Chicken Soup) is a flavorful comfort food chicken soup with chicken, vegetables, peppers, and cilantro! Add avocado and lime when serving for an absolutely delicious version of chicken soup that you will love! Try my best chicken tortilla soup for another bowl of chicken soup deliciousness! Or more tasty chicken dinners like my easy chicken enchiladas made using my cilantro lime chicken thighs!...
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.Even if you’re not a frequent road warrior, the Marriott Bonvoy credit cards can be a great value proposition thanks to the annual free night certificate they offer. While the exact value of the certificate varies slightly from card to card (with most being capped at 35,000 points), these free nights are one of the best ways to recoup the annual fee on your credit card....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Capital One is known for its unique partnerships that bring savings to its card holders — it’s offered discounts on Spotify Premium for those with the Capital One Quicksilver Rewards Credit Card, and the new Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card waives delivery fees on Postmates orders. The information for the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereWant to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.American Airlines AAdvantage is one of the few major loyalty programs (along with Marriott Bonvoy) to have cobranded credit cards from two separate issuers — in this case, Barclaycard and Citi. Citi recently raised the welcome bonus on two of its AAdvantage credit cards, and now, perhaps in honor of Small Business Week, Barclaycard is offering a great increased bonus on the Barclaycard AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard....
