User Post: An exotic vacation for under $100? Yes we can!

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The economy is in a rut, everyone is strapped for cash and the possibility of taking a vacation seems laughable. As much as we would all love to jet off to the coast of Thailand for a week of surf and sun or pamper ourselves on a spa getaway with our friends... this doesn't seem to be happening for the majority of us anytime soon. But with a little creativity, I'd like to share how you can create a totally lavish yet very affordable vacation. All you will need is an open heart, a willing mind and the need for a little R&R.

The following are 12 steps to an exotic vacation that’s cheap, simple and can take place in your own backyard.

User Post: 3 ways to convince your stubborn man to give yoga a try

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If you love yoga but have a hard time "dragging" your boyfriend or husband to class, it might just work to tell him that NFL Pro Bowler Brian Jennings attributes the practice to saving his career. Proof be told, Jennings (who is the long snapper for the SF 49ers) took his first yoga class on a date and ever since has been hooked. Following are three reasons why he loves the ancient practice (something you might want to share with your stubborn significant other)

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User Post: An exotic vacation for under $100? Yes we can!

User Post: 3 ways to convince your stubborn man to give yoga a try