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Child Dentist | What’s the Tooth Fairy Paying These Days?

Quite a bit, as it turns out. National Tooth Fairy Day just passed on August 22, so we’re taking a closer look at just one of the many tricks parents and dental professionals have to make taking care of their teeth fun for kids. We understand that taking your child to the dentist isn’t always a fun day out, so we do everything we can at Smile Boutique to make going to the dentist a positive experience.

But let’s get back to the Tooth Fairy. How much does she pay these days?

The first tooth is

What’s So Special About Pre-War Steel?

You might have heard about pre-war steel in the news recently. Specifically, Chinese ships possibly stealing it from a shipwreck off the Malaysian coast. There are legal salvage operations for pre-war steel as well, but no matter how it’s sourced, this steel is incredibly valuable. But why is that? It’s because the first atomic bomb was detonated in 1945, releasing radioactive particles into the atmosphere. Those radioactive particles changed steel and stainless steel products forever.

How does

Go All In on an Africa Vacation

Vacations are as much about kicking back and relaxing as they are about taking a risk and going on an adventure. And what better day to take a risk and book an exciting vacation than National All or Nothing Day? That’s right, July 26th is the day to stop planning and start doing whatever it is that you’ve been dreaming about but putting off. If that thing is an Africa vacation, Arpin Travel is here to help you make that happen.

Here are 4 must-see places to add to your Africa vacation plans.

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Ireland Vacations | 4 Hidden Gems to See in Ireland

Ireland is a popular tourist destination for people all over the world, but it holds a special place for many Americans. If Ireland is on your travel bucket list, now is the time to plan Ireland vacations. And if it’s time to plan a vacation, it’s time to call Arpin Travel! We are here to help you plan the perfect vacation, wherever you want to go.

If Ireland vacations are in your future, here are four hidden gems to add to your itinerary!

You can’t go to Ireland without visiting a castle. Whe

How to Agree on Pizza | Manchester Take Out

Everybody loves ordering pizza. Pizza is always a good time. If you’re having a bunch of friends over or just don’t feel like cooking, it’s hard to go wrong with pizza. And if you’re ordering for yourself, it’s easy. Call up your favorite Manchester take out place, order the pizza you want, and patiently wait for it to arrive. But what about when you have to get a group of people—or just one other person—to agree on pizza?

Three Chilly Exotic Vacations to Consider this Year

The phrase “exotic vacations” brings particular images to mind: white sand beaches, turquoise waters, swaying palm trees. And while those places are beautiful vacation destinations (and if that’s your thing, Arpin Travel is here to help you book that trip!), “exotic” covers much more than just the tropical, so why not set your exotic vacation sights on somewhere cold?

A popular spot known for its natural beauty, Patagonia is the southernmost region of South America, lying in both Argentina and

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Stout | Manchester Drinks - Stark Brewing

We’ve missed two St. Patrick’s Days, so we need to make up for lost time. There’s music to play, corned beef and cabbage to eat, and—most importantly—beer to drink. But not just any beer. When you’re in Manchester for drinks on St. Patrick’s Day, you’re in search of a very particular beer. That’s right, a stout from Stark Brewing Co.! You thought we were going to say a different one, didn’t you?

Norm Macdonald, Literary Critic

If you’ve seen me since the middle of September, it is a near certainty that I have asked you, “Have you seen the moth joke?” and then—regardless of your answer—proceeded to whip out my phone and play you a clip of The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien from 2009. If you are somehow unaware of the moth joke, switch over to YouTube real quick and watch it. I’ll wait. Did you do it? Great. Now you can’t complain if I spoil the punchline because I told you to go watch it first.

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