Texas-size Family Fun in the Belton Historical District

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Belton, Texas, Parks and Recreation hosted a Free Tubing and Movie in the Park event on Saturday, June 10, 2017, behind The Gin.

Floating on Nolan Creek was a fun way to beat the heat of the afternoon. All of the children were having a blast, but I had just as much fun as the kids riding the small rapids. People typically bring their own tubes at this event, but tubes were available for people to use.

Tirzah Travels - Belton Texas - Tubing on Nolan Creek - Family Fun

Tirzah Travels - Belton Texas - Taylor Tubing

We enjoyed a live music performance on the banks of Nolan Creek by a band known as Touch Of Class. As they performed on the Main Stage, they played great dance hits from the 1950’s to today as the crowd was dancing to the awesome tunes. For more information on the band and their schedule, see http://touchofclass.webs.com.

Tirzah Travels - Belton Texas - Band Touch of Class

After tubing, we walked to Scores Sports Bar on S. East Street to get some pizza to eat while we were waiting for the movie to start when the sun went down.

Tirzah Travels - Belton Texas - Scores Sports Bar

The movie, Sing, was played on the big screen. The story-line was about a dapper Koala named Buster Moon that presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. He took one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition. Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, there were five contestants that emerged … a mouse, a timid elephant, a pig, a gorilla and a punk-rock porcupine.

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The community event was successful in achieving many measures such as making fun affordable for everyone with the various social activities in the Downtown Belton Historical District; people were enjoying the beauty of nature and getting some exercise while having fun; connecting with others in the community helps to form lasting friendships; and the fun family-time creates wonderful memories that last a lifetime.  All of these quality metrics strengthen the community for a wonderful place to live.

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The picturesque setting, tubing on the creek, dancing in the park, pizza, laughter, and movies under the stars made the perfect combination for building memories! ?

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Photography:  Sing - Belton Parks & Recreation

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Money and Marriage

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Are you the type of person that likes to “live for the day,” or are you the type that likes to “save for a rainy day?”

Money and Marriage

Before you get married, couples should discuss finances. It is quite romantic to say that opposites attract, but this does not hold true in the financial realm. Disparate goals on how the money should be utilized makes money a common battle ground in marriage. Financial conflicts arise in a marriage when one person wants to use the money for status and buy a fancy car each year verses someone that wants to use the money for security and save for retirement. The backdrop of competing desires makes money a major cause in divorce.

Money and Marriage

Financial disagreements with your better half causes stress in a relationship and impacts self-worth. Arguments happen when there is not enough money to pay the bills. Arguments also happen when there is sufficient money; however, the couple does not agree on how the money should be spent.

Money and Marriage

Money management is critical in a marriage if you would like to live ”happily ever after.” When you say “I do,” you are joining lives together which includes the financial component. To create a strong financial union, look at what you are both bringing to the marriage in regards to income and expenses. Obtain a credit report to confirm that there are not any surprises when you would like to apply for a mortgage loan. Consider how existing debts and future household expenses will be paid. Create a budget and track your spending each month to see how they compare. Create a joint account to cover the basic expenses, have automatic contributions go directly to a retirement plan and to a savings account, and have a predetermined amount for discretionary spending. Coming to an agreement on “yours, mine, and ours” prior to marriage will help prevent resentment.

Money and Marriage

Advice to newlyweds is to save early and save often but set aside the funds to go on an adventure! ?

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