Kari Oakley
Bio
Kari Oakley is a fitness trainer from Kenosha Wisconsin. She now lives in downtown Chicago, and loves to get out. She is a big fan of anything adventure, and loves getting a workout in the outdoors.
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Destination Egypt: Traveling From the United States
In existence since approximately 5000 B.C., Egypt is the world’s oldest travel destination. After all, it possesses the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that’s still standing (the Great Pyramid of Giza). When Egypt comes to mind, most everyone thinks of the Pyramids, the Sphinx, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, the Nile River, deserts and camels, just to name a few. Nevertheless, if you’re planning an Egypt vacation there are several matters you should familiarize yourself with beforehand.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Wander
5 Great Reasons to do an Internship After High School
Looking for ways to get a head start on a career? Completing an internship is a great idea for any high school graduate, and it can provide valuable work experience and connections. Here are five great benefits that come from completing an internship after your high school years.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal
8 Tips for Planning Your Dream Vacation
There's something to look forward to enjoying about every season. Fall brings colorful leaves, pumpkins and trick-or-treating, while winter seems to begin with Christmas. But after Christmas, winter can seem to lag on and on. When the sun finally reveals itself once again, a person can feel like the groundhog who has been hidden away in the darkness for an eternity. But, excitement is in the air. Spring has arrived and it's time to start planning for summer, and summer means vacation!
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Wander
5 Steps to Relocating from Canada to the United States
Canadians often look to the United States as a country of opportunity and warmer temperatures. It shouldn’t be surprising that of the 9% of Canada’s citizens living abroad, the majority of them make their new home in the U.S. The most common reasons Canadians make the move south are for work, higher education, the climate and love. Whatever reason might have for considering the move, there are several important factors you need to plan for in your move, from where you will live to the process of making the move.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Wander
First Time Hunter Necessities
It can be tough to start a new hobby like hunting, as you don’t know what you will or won’t need right away. Hunting can be pricey, but you do not need to have everything you see at the store for your first hunt. Companies are constantly coming out with new gear to make it easier on hunters, but this can make it quite expensive. Here are a few things that are a must for a hunter who is going out on his first trip.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Lifehack
How to Improve Your Physical Appearance
We all must deal with the hand we’ve been dealt as far as looks go, which, as we all know, is not a fair distribution. There are several things you can do to improve your visual appearance that do not involve extreme plastic surgery. Focusing on what you can with regards to your looks lets you dictate your own visual narrative.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Blush
How to Effectively Ask for a Promotion
Advance with Confidence Your work history will always be a benefit to your company position. As long as you have been an asset, you are set. I would call it vested. Which means you put the company position ahead of yourself. In other words, you are all in. This is what today's companies want. The job market can be a complicated place to maneuver for job seekers and employers. When a company has a good, reliable, trustworthy employee they will want to keep them. It is an investment versus cost type equation. What do you bring vs. what do you cost me? This hopefully will translate into a beneficial position for the company. You are an asset. This is why the company is stronger, because of what I bring to the table.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal
What You Need In Your Closet This Spring
Fashion trends are shifting yet again, bringing back exciting detailing, tiered layers and eye-catching colors and patterns. It is time to update your wardrobe with these awe-inspiring trends that give homage to trends of the past with a bit of modern flair. Consider which of these you can add to your closet to add some extra pop this spring season.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Styled
3 Tips to Entertain Your Kids While Pregnant
Entertaining your other kids is more difficult as you carry your unborn baby. The waddling, swollen ankles and morning sickness can prevent you from keeping up with your other kids and make it harder to keep them entertained. Luckily, there are some ways you can entertain your kids without tons of effort on your part.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Families
How Going Green Can Save You Some Green
Living a green lifestyle seems to be becoming more popular by the day. This may not only be because it's good for the environment, but because it can cut costs, too. Although it may not always seem easy to figure out how to go green, there are many small lifestyle tweaks that you can make that will have an impact not only on the environment, but on your wallet, as well. Here are a few tips for helping to save the planet, and some cash.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Lifehack
Best Ways to Take Care of Your Health
Taking care of your health isn’t always easy. It requires self-discipline, patience and lots of time. However, the benefits of being in good health are worth the costs; you’re less likely to develop certain diseases and more likely to live longer if you keep your body in good condition. Follow these tips to make your lifestyle healthier today.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Longevity
Exploring Africa Like a Pro
From Tunisia to South Africa, the African continent covers a wide variety of amazing sights, sounds and foods to explore. Trying to plan an Africa trip can be overwhelming trying to decide where to go first. Before you leave for your next trip, take the time to learn about the region and get to know it better than a local.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Wander