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With the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament this week, we were excited to take a look at the data we’ve been collecting since it began on Selection Sunday. With college basketball fans on the edge of the seats, and social media erupting during the biggest moments, brands and advertisers saw an opportunity to attract a piece of the attention, with many brands partnering with the NCAA, colleges, or even just activating on social on their own.
Over 670 thousand posts were collected in our feed and generated 23.6 billion impressions on social media.
There were 23% fewer pieces of social activity generated from Weekend 2 to Weekend 1 and 34% fewer posts from Weekend 3 to Weekend 2.
According to our Social Media Value Index of the NCAA Tournament, national champs Virginia were the most valuable team and school on Twitter. Behind them was Duke and their superstars followed by the three other Final Four teams: Texas Tech, Auburn, and Michigan State.
For sponsorship activations, owned brand activity is not the sole way to measure and assess the value. Brands have earned value through long term-relationships with teams and positive interactions with fans. As a result, we looked at brand activity, brand mentions, and any unique hashtags and terms used to incorporate the brand into the social conversation.
Sorted by total social activity, which is the total number of posts and social interactions generated around a brand, here are the Top 10 brands and sponsors surrounding the March Madness Tournament.
Amongst all jersey sponsors and manufacturers, Under Armour finished second in our social standings. With both Texas Tech and Auburn making the Final Four (and Texas Tech making the championship game), it gave a great opportunity for both schools to show love and for Under Armour to include them in relevant content.
An official partner of the NCAA, Buick’s effect was most felt during the Final Four specifically. Leveraging celebrity influencer Josh Peck and teams like Michigan State, Buick posted content showing off its product in tournament-themed photos. They also posted content that included other official partners of the tournament, specifically Wendy’s.
As the official sports drink of the NCAA, BODYARMOR made sure to take advantage not just on TV broadcasts, but online as well. Creating an ad at the start of the tournament that included celebrity endorsers James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, they took shots at competitor Gatorade. They also tried to sneak in as much product placement as possible in-venue.
The top jersey sponsor and manufacturer from the NCAA Tournament, Nike did not post during the tournament themselves. Instead, teams like Michigan State and Virginia did just that on their way to the Final Four. Pictures of sneakers on stars like Zion Williamson took off thanks to sites like Bleacher Report as well.
Despite not being the official sports drink of the NCAA, Gatorade generated a 23% greater impression value than BODYARMOR during March Madness. Not only was Gatorade was directly mentioned in the copy of BODYARMOR’s ad, but they did sponsored content with schools like Kentucky, Michigan, and national champions Virginia as well as the Big Ten Network.
As we documented on our blog earlier in the tournament, Capital One earned big value early on thanks to their Bracket Challenge. During the tournament, they bought the emoji hashtag for #FanGoals, ran sweepstakes for fans in the arena, and used celebrities like Charles Barkley for social content. Didn’t hurt that games were played at Capital One Arena as well.
As the official cloud software of the NCAA, Google paired with NCAA to showcase their initiatives with university tournaments around stat-gathering & prediction modeling. From brackets based on search interest to predictions before each game, this was a creative way to create an active integration in sponsorship.
As an official partner of the NCAA, Wendy’s took it live during March Madness on social media by sponsoring the “#FinalFour Twitter Live.” Former athletes like Wes Welker and Tiki Barber both appeared on the show and plugged their work with Wendy’s on their own social handles. On top of that, they had physical activations on-site, offering products to fans. This does not even include their own Pick Em Challenge they did with fans outside of the typical NCAA Tournament conversation.
#FinalFour Twitter Live presented by @Wendys is underway!
The official pizza provider of the NCAA, Pizza Hut brought a lot of diversity to its sponsorship marketing campaign. They sponsored the student section of fans at the stadium. They tapped into a few social media influencers on Twitter and Twitch to advertise new products and tweet about the games. Plus, they offered free P’Zones to reward members if a 17-point comeback were to happen in the Final Four! All of that work made Pizza Hut a very active member of the conversation.
As an official partner of the NCAA, AT&T saw the most impression value amongst all brands during the NCAA Tournament. From sponsoring the AT&T Block Party, which saw The Chainsmokers perform, to following social media influencers like Rachel DeMita during their on-site activations at the Final Four, to sponsoring slam dunk videos from official NCAA handles, AT&T saw big returns on their digital work from March Madness.

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With the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament this week , we were excited to take a look at the data we ’ve been collecting since it began on Selection Sunday . With college basketball fans on the edge of the seats , and social media erupting during the biggest moments , brands and advertisers saw an opportunity to attract a piece of the attention , with many brands partnering with the NCAA , colleges , or even just activating on social on their own .
 Over 670 thousand posts were collected in our feed and generated 23.6 billion impressions on social media .
 There were 23 % fewer pieces of social activity generated from Weekend 2 to Weekend 1 and 34 % fewer posts from Weekend 3 to Weekend 2 .
 According to our Social Media Value Index of the NCAA Tournament , national champs Virginia were the most valuable team and school on Twitter . Behind them was Duke and their superstars followed by the three other Final Four teams : Texas Tech , Auburn , and Michigan State .
 For sponsorship activations , owned brand activity is not the sole way to measure and assess the value . Brands have earned value through long term - relationships with teams and positive interactions with fans . As a result , we looked at brand activity , brand mentions , and any unique hashtags and terms used to incorporate the brand into the social conversation .
 Sorted by total social activity , which is the total number of posts and social interactions generated around a brand , here are the Top 10 brands and sponsors surrounding the March Madness Tournament .
 Amongst all jersey sponsors and manufacturers , Under Armour finished second in our social standings . With both Texas Tech and Auburn making the Final Four ( and Texas Tech making the championship game ) , it gave a great opportunity for both schools to show love and for Under Armour to include them in relevant content .
 An official partner of the NCAA , Buick ’s effect was most felt during the Final Four specifically . Leveraging celebrity influencer Josh Peck and teams like Michigan State , Buick posted content showing off its product in tournament - themed photos . They also posted content that included other official partners of the tournament , specifically Wendy ’s .
 As the official sports drink of the NCAA , BODYARMOR made sure to take advantage not just on TV broadcasts , but online as well . Creating an ad at the start of the tournament that included celebrity endorsers James Harden and Donovan Mitchell , they took shots at competitor Gatorade . They also tried to sneak in as much product placement as possible in - venue .
 The top jersey sponsor and manufacturer from the NCAA Tournament , Nike did not post during the tournament themselves . Instead , teams like Michigan State and Virginia did just that on their way to the Final Four . Pictures of sneakers on stars like Zion Williamson took off thanks to sites like Bleacher Report as well .
 Despite not being the official sports drink of the NCAA , Gatorade generated a 23 % greater impression value than BODYARMOR during March Madness . Not only was Gatorade was directly mentioned in the copy of BODYARMOR ’s ad , but they did sponsored content with schools like Kentucky , Michigan , and national champions Virginia as well as the Big Ten Network .
 As we documented on our blog earlier in the tournament , Capital One earned big value early on thanks to their Bracket Challenge . During the tournament , they bought the emoji hashtag for # FanGoals , ran sweepstakes for fans in the arena , and used celebrities like Charles Barkley for social content . Did n’t hurt that games were played at Capital One Arena as well .
 As the official cloud software of the NCAA , Google paired with NCAA to showcase their initiatives with university tournaments around stat - gathering & prediction modeling . From brackets based on search interest to predictions before each game , this was a creative way to create an active integration in sponsorship .
 As an official partner of the NCAA , Wendy ’s took it live during March Madness on social media by sponsoring the “ # FinalFour Twitter Live . ” Former athletes like Wes Welker and Tiki Barber both appeared on the show and plugged their work with Wendy ’s on their own social handles . On top of that , they had physical activations on - site , offering products to fans . This does not even include their own Pick Em Challenge they did with fans outside of the typical NCAA Tournament conversation .
 # FinalFour Twitter Live presented by @Wendys is underway !
 The official pizza provider of the NCAA , Pizza Hut brought a lot of diversity to its sponsorship marketing campaign . They sponsored the student section of fans at the stadium . They tapped into a few social media influencers on Twitter and Twitch to advertise new products and tweet about the games . Plus , they offered free P’Zones to reward members if a 17 - point comeback were to happen in the Final Four ! All of that work made Pizza Hut a very active member of the conversation .
 As an official partner of the NCAA , AT&T saw the most impression value amongst all brands during the NCAA Tournament . From sponsoring the AT&T Block Party , which saw The Chainsmokers perform , to following social media influencers like Rachel DeMita during their on - site activations at the Final Four , to sponsoring slam dunk videos from official NCAA handles , AT&T saw big returns on their digital work from March Madness .


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(Yuri Gamagori), and she's appeared in countless other classics, like Soul Eater and Fairy Tail!
To learn more about Megan, follow her on Twitter (@MeganEmerick)!

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Megan Emerick is a FUNimation veteran of almost 9 years , with some of the best shows the company 's anime catalog has to offer under her belt !
 ( Yuri Gamagori ) , and she 's appeared in countless other classics , like Soul Eater and Fairy Tail !
 To learn more about Megan , follow her on Twitter ( @MeganEmerick ) !


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Alright, so I’ve spent a ton of time doing these online traffic school reviews and getting together some discount codes and coupons. I’m not sure of anybody else who is crazy enough to review online traffic schools, but as a certified driving instructor and long-haul trucker, driving is a passion for me. I’ve gone through some of the major online traffic schools out there and narrowed it down to the best. Of course, for each driving school I recommend below, there is also an extremely detailed review of the course so you know exactly what to expect.
I just want to prepare you real quick. There is no such thing as a fun or exciting traffic school. These online traffic school reviews aren’t meant to tell you which one is the most exciting. It’s going to be boring no matter who you go with. However, these are the most bearable online traffic schools around. These are also the only schools that I can personally vouch for as I’ve gone through them myself. There are probably other options out there that are just as good, but being one guy, I can’t review them all. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of “state certified” online traffic schools out there and most of them are very low quality.
Good luck! It’ll all be over soon!
Aceable is one of the best online traffic schools right now. Up until March of 2017 you would not have seen them listed here at all. That’s because they were only certified in a small handful of states, but as they now cover all of the major states, I feel comfortable listing them among my top choices. Check out this page to see if they are certified in your state. While Aceable is one of the newer online traffic schools and I usually say that’s a bad thing, in this case, it means the opposite. For starters, this is the ONLY online traffic school that was built from the ground up for each individual mobile device you might use (and yes, you can switch between devices anytime as you take the course). While most online traffic schools have “mobile-friendly” versions (usually crap), Aceable has dedicated apps and platforms for each device. They also provide audio, video, graphics, animations, and they even have a cool robot mascot named Ace, who I promise you’ll actually miss when it’s all over. Their customer service, based out of Austin, Texas, is second to none. If you have any problems, tell them I referred you, and I promise they will take care of you (if not, contact me!). It’s fast, it’s cheap, it’s easy, it’s modern, they have a money-back guarantee, and it’s the course I would personally use if I had to sign up. While I have a detailed review of the Aceable online driver’s ed course, I don’t have a review of their traffic school or defensive driving courses yet. I’m working on it!!
Use This Exclusive Link For The Best Price On Aceable!
iDriveSafely is one of the largest and oldest online traffic schools with more than 5 million customers having already completed the course (although I prefer to call them guinea pigs). They’ve been at this for decades now and have kept a very good reputation. This was the very first online traffic school I ever reviewed and as of this writing, they are still among my favorites. The school also has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and their system will check to verify you are eligible for their course. Before online traffic school became available, iDriveSafely was one of the few companies that had a home based course through workbooks and VHS tapes. Now that technology has advanced into awesomeness, they have continued their home based online traffic school courses with state of the art videos, animations, and tracking software so you can use the course whenever, from wherever, using virtually any device with an internet connection.
Improv Traffic School was created by the famous chain of Improv Comedy Clubs. Many years ago, a bunch of Hollywood Comedians began giving classroom based traffic school but focused on making it fun and easy. Their traffic school courses were a huge hit, since it was more like entertainment than anything. Thankfully, Improv decided to take this same approach to online traffic school. While most online traffic schools consist of boring full length pages to read, Improv Traffic School is full of hilarious videos, pictures, animations, and even games. Plus, when you sign up, they also give you 2 free tickets to one of their Improv Comedy Clubs. The tickets have a market value greater than the actual course you’re paying for. Whether you decide to use those tickets or not, chances are you’ll have a few laughs taking their online traffic school. This is one of my favorite courses and my top recommendation for those with a good sense of humor. Oh, and don’t forget to use the coupon link they gave me (posted below) so you can save 5 bucks!
GoToTrafficSchool is the best option for one person in particular… The bargain hunter! While GoToTrafficSchool isn’t exactly the most advanced traffic school in terms of engaging videos and animations, they have been around for well over a decade with millions of people having completed their course already. The main thing that sets this online traffic school apart from the rest is their lowest price guarantee. If you are able to find a price anywhere else that is cheaper than GoToTrafficSchool, they will match or beat that price. Most states set a mandatory minimum price for all online traffic schools and GoToTrafficSchool.com normally prices their course at the minimum. If you are simply looking for the lowest possible price to complete your ticket dismissal requirements, this is the course you want to sign up for. And don’t worry, you can start taking the course for free just to make sure you like it.
While many people enjoy an interactive course filled with games, videos, and animations, other people just like the most bare bones course available. This is where Traffic School 101 comes in handy. This course has no frills, no thrills, and no attempts at using cheesy humor. Instead, the course is set up very similar to a standard ebook. They simply present you with the info, provide the testing platform to complete your required quizzes, and you’re done. But don’t worry, you still get the benefits of most other online traffic schools. You can still log in and out whenever you want and you get access to 24/7/365 technical and customer support. Unfortunately, some reports have come in that certain parts of this course requires a “flash plugin” so this will not work well on many mobile devices / tablets including all Apple devices. If you want a straight forward course without all the extra bells and whistles, this is definitely the course for you.
DriversEd.com is a school I normally recommend for online drivers ed courses, although they are approved in a few states for online traffic school including what I call “the big two” – California and Texas. This company is huge with drivers ed programs and repackages the material from drivers ed courses into an online traffic school. The advantage to this is, the quality is very high because there are more quality checks for drivers ed programs. The graphics and animations they use are very high quality and have a cool 3D look that’s easy on the eyes. Really impressive stuff. So this is another good option for you.
Comedy Traffic School, located at ComedyTrafficSchool.com, is a course I only recently got around to reviewing. I’ve gotta say, I’m pretty darn impressed! I’m still a huge fan of my highest rated online traffic schools, Improv Traffic School and iDriveSafely, but this is definitely another great option to look into. If you are a fan of comedy based traffic schools, do yourself a favor and take a look at this one. The type of comedy they use might not be very well received by everyone, so be sure to check out their course demos and videos before you sign up.
NOTE: As of this review, Comedy Traffic School is only approved in the state of California.
I decided to include this school for one main reason – they also guarantee to have the cheapest pricing. This course is very similar to GoToTrafficSchool and the school is actually operated by the same owners. However, the course is set up slightly different. Since you are allowed to start taking the course for free, you might want to go through a chapter or two and see how it compares with some of the other online traffic schools listed here. The last time I took this course, it appeared they had updated some sections and made it a bit more modern compared to their GoToTrafficSchool course. It really comes down to personal preference, so sign up for free and see what you think.
Review #: The Online Traffic School, Inc.
The Online Traffic School, Inc. is another well known online traffic school. They’ve been around for so long that they have had over 4 million people graduate from their course so far. That’s a lot of traffic violators! You get everything you’d expect from a good online traffic school like 24/7/365 support and a money back guarantee. They also have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and a good online reputation. Since they were founded in 1996, they have become certified in over two dozen states. Chances are, if your state allows online traffic school for ticket dismissal or point reduction, The Online Traffic School, Inc. will be approved. Just in case, during the signup process, they will verify your eligibility. This is definitely a higher quality online traffic school.
Traffic School To Go is operated by the American Safety Council. It was was one of the very first online traffic schools in the nation. They have maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and have kept a good track record with millions of former students. The course is designed so you can complete it using any device with an internet connection. In addition, this course is also guaranteed to be the cheapest. I personally had a few issues with their customer service department, however. I had sent multiple emails and had trouble getting any response. However, I still decided to include this school since many people like that they are owned and operated by the American Safety Council. It is a name people trust and their school has been licensed for well over a decade.
Traffic School Online has been around for about 15 years now and they have been able to maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. When doing a Google search for online traffic schools, this is one of the very top schools that comes up. When I saw that, I knew I had to write a review for it. The course itself is pretty decent, but I do have some complaints about it. For starters, it isn’t exactly mobile friendly. Their main website is not mobile friendly at all and in fact, some portions of their site require the use of Flash Plugins which are not available on most apple devices like the iPhone or iPad. We wish they were keeping up with technology a bit better. Also, we noticed some very deceitful “customer reviews” on the site which we are unable to verify. We do know there are some strange things going on with those “reviews” though. Make sure you check out my full Traffic School Online review for more details.
NOTE: This online traffic school is only approved for the state of California.
No Stress Traffic School is one of the newer online traffic school on my review list. As the name of the school implies, they do everything they can to take all the stress out of your online traffic school experience. From an easy sign-up process to a lowest price guarantee and automatically sending your certification to the courts, you can rest assured this certified school will fulfill all of your court requirements in California. As with most other modern courses, you can log in and out at anytime using any device, so you truly can do this at your own pace and from anywhere.
NOTE: This online traffic school is only approved for the states of Texas, Virginia, and Florida.
TicketSchool.com caught my attention because I kept seeing it pop up during Google search results when searching for online traffic schools. What’s interesting is even though this course ranks highly in the search results, I can’t quite figure out why. There are no indications this is a higher quality online traffic school than many of the others who don’t show up highly in search results. With numerous “red flags”, I am very suspicious about the quality of this school or their ability to update their technology as we move into a mobile and tablet world (and whatever else comes along). While I was able to verify that this school is legitimate and approved in Texas, Virginia, and Florida, I am not able to fully recommend this school. I go into more detail in my detailed review.
Should You Really Take Your Traffic School Online?
What Is The Best Comedy Based Online Traffic School?
I truly hope you find the above online traffic school reviews to be helpful. Be sure to check out the coupon codes and discount links I also listed above. I was able to contact many of these schools and get special referral codes that will save you some cash. While that wraps up the reviews of traffic schools, below I included a bit more information I thought you might be interested in.
It’s pretty simple, really. First, I research the company who runs the online driving school. I make sure they are a real company and are legitimate. If the company isn’t legit, I don’t even take the course. Anytime I enter personal information, I only go with secure websites on secure servers with secure companies that are well established. So rest assured, these schools are safe in that aspect.
Once I’ve determined the traffic school is legit, I take the course for myself. Yeah, it’s boring. But I’m happy to sacrifice my time and sanity for my fellow speeders and for the success of this website (I’m addicted to building websites – it’s fun!). After I complete the course, I write up my review. That’s it! I mean really, besides taking the course for you, there isn’t much more I can do to help, is there?
If for whatever reason you don’t want to go with one of these driving courses, just be careful. Many online defensive driving schools are run by 3rd parties. In other words, you sign up for a course through one site, and they simply resell you a course from another site. Since they are acting as a “middle man” there is probably something in it for them. So before you fill in your personal information and sign up for the course, be 100% sure you are signing up for a driving school and not for some third party.
Anymore Online Traffic School Reviews?
I’ll try to get this updated, but I haven’t found any other online traffic school courses worth mentioning in a long time. Seriously, those are the best online driving schools out there. Don’t even bother with any other ones. Just stick with one of the above 4 and you’ll be good.
I do, however, have some online driving school reviews listed by state. It’ll mostly be repeated information, but check it out if you’re interested.
How Long Will Online Traffic School Take To Complete?
This depends entirely on your state. Check out my online traffic school reviews by state for more detailed info. In some states, there are programs you can take with no course timers, and that’s awesome. What’s a course timer, you might ask? Each page of your online traffic school must be timed in most states. For example, if your state normally requires a classroom traffic school to last 6 hours, the online driving course alternative must take you 6 hours as well. To ensure it takes that amount of time, there are timers in the course to prevent you from skipping ahead and finishing the entire thing in 10 minutes. Sorry, no way around this one. Although sitting in front of the television while simultaneously “taking the course” seems to act as a nice remedy (you didn’t hear that from me).
What Happens When I’m Finished Taking My Online Traffic School?
Once again, this depends on the state you’re from. In some states, such as California, it is up to the traffic school themselves to electronically send your completion certificate directly to the courts for you. However, in other states such as Texas, you will need to receive a paper copy of your certificate in the mail, then personally deliver that to the court or, in some cases, mail it into the court yourself.
Most online traffic schools require up to 7 days for “processing time” before your completion certificate is shipped. Then, they use the slowest mailing method possible with delivery times estimated at 7 to 10 days. In order to receive your certificate quicker, you have to pay ridiculous expedited processing fees. Do not procrastinate taking your online traffic school! If you do, you’ll pay for it in the way of overpriced shipping and handling fees. Just get it done.
Question / Answer Format: At the beginning of the course, you may be asked several personal questions that only you should know (do you have a mortgage, what are the 3rd and 4th numbers of your social security number, what is your mothers maiden name, what year was your father born, etc.). Once you have answered these questions, you will be asked throughout the course randomly to answer those questions again. If you get too many wrong or don’t answer within the amount of time allowed, you get locked out of the course. In addition, they may ask you new questions throughout the course that only you should know the answer to. You are allowed to get some of these wrong, but get too many wrong and you are locked out.
Voice Authentication: You may be required to authenticate your voice. This is usually done through the telephone. Basically, they call your phone number to get a “baseline” recording of your voice. After that, they will call you randomly throughout the course and ask you to give a secret code that is currently shown on the screen. If you do not get the code right or it is not your voice being used, you may get locked out of the course. Some courses require a microphone to be used and plugged in / active while taking the course.
Webcam: In some cases, a court will require you to have webcam capabilities. The webcam will need to be on and active throughout the course and/or the cam will take pictures at random times. If you are not clearly visible and identifiable, you may be locked out of the course.
Note that this is a rare form of authentication and voice authentication is much more widely used.
What happens if you get “locked out” of a course? Normally, it’s a simple phone call to customer service. This is part of the reason why 24/7/365 customer support is necessary with online traffic schools. Most of the time when people get locked out of a course, it is due to a simple error and not due to any attempts at cheating.
Keep in mind, if you do get caught cheating or having somebody else take your online traffic school for you, it is a criminal offense. Granted, I’ve never heard of anyone actually getting fined or going to jail over this, but it’s probably best to simply complete the course yourself and not risk it. This is just traffic school, not a prison sentence!
Along the lines of state requirements, online traffic schools can only keep your account in “active” status for a certain period of time. Usually this is 3 to 9 months, depending on the state. If you have not completed the course in this timeframe, you will get locked out of your account. In order to re-activate, most online traffic schools we reviewed charged a fee to re-activate. Don’t sign up until you are ready to take and complete the course.
Well, I hope you found these online traffic school reviews helpful and I hope this is the last time you ever have to take an online traffic school! But hey, at least you don’t have to waste your time sitting in a stuffy classroom with a bunch of other traffic law criminals (hey, technically you’re a criminal!). Online traffic school isn’t so bad in comparison. So take one last look through all of the online traffic school reviews listed above, feel free to use our coupon codes and discount links, and get it done! It’ll all be over soon!

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Alright , so I ’ve spent a ton of time doing these online traffic school reviews and getting together some discount codes and coupons . I ’m not sure of anybody else who is crazy enough to review online traffic schools , but as a certified driving instructor and long - haul trucker , driving is a passion for me . I ’ve gone through some of the major online traffic schools out there and narrowed it down to the best . Of course , for each driving school I recommend below , there is also an extremely detailed review of the course so you know exactly what to expect .
 I just want to prepare you real quick . There is no such thing as a fun or exciting traffic school . These online traffic school reviews are n’t meant to tell you which one is the most exciting . It ’s going to be boring no matter who you go with . However , these are the most bearable online traffic schools around . These are also the only schools that I can personally vouch for as I ’ve gone through them myself . There are probably other options out there that are just as good , but being one guy , I ca n’t review them all . Believe it or not , there are hundreds of “ state certified ” online traffic schools out there and most of them are very low quality .
 Good luck ! It ’ll all be over soon !
 Aceable is one of the best online traffic schools right now . Up until March of 2017 you would not have seen them listed here at all . That ’s because they were only certified in a small handful of states , but as they now cover all of the major states , I feel comfortable listing them among my top choices . Check out this page to see if they are certified in your state . While Aceable is one of the newer online traffic schools and I usually say that ’s a bad thing , in this case , it means the opposite . For starters , this is the ONLY online traffic school that was built from the ground up for each individual mobile device you might use ( and yes , you can switch between devices anytime as you take the course ) . While most online traffic schools have “ mobile - friendly ” versions ( usually crap ) , Aceable has dedicated apps and platforms for each device . They also provide audio , video , graphics , animations , and they even have a cool robot mascot named Ace , who I promise you ’ll actually miss when it ’s all over . Their customer service , based out of Austin , Texas , is second to none . If you have any problems , tell them I referred you , and I promise they will take care of you ( if not , contact me ! ) . It ’s fast , it ’s cheap , it ’s easy , it ’s modern , they have a money - back guarantee , and it ’s the course I would personally use if I had to sign up . While I have a detailed review of the Aceable online driver ’s ed course , I do n’t have a review of their traffic school or defensive driving courses yet . I ’m working on it ! !
 Use This Exclusive Link For The Best Price On Aceable !
 iDriveSafely is one of the largest and oldest online traffic schools with more than 5 million customers having already completed the course ( although I prefer to call them guinea pigs ) . They ’ve been at this for decades now and have kept a very good reputation . This was the very first online traffic school I ever reviewed and as of this writing , they are still among my favorites . The school also has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and their system will check to verify you are eligible for their course . Before online traffic school became available , iDriveSafely was one of the few companies that had a home based course through workbooks and VHS tapes . Now that technology has advanced into awesomeness , they have continued their home based online traffic school courses with state of the art videos , animations , and tracking software so you can use the course whenever , from wherever , using virtually any device with an internet connection .
 Improv Traffic School was created by the famous chain of Improv Comedy Clubs . Many years ago , a bunch of Hollywood Comedians began giving classroom based traffic school but focused on making it fun and easy . Their traffic school courses were a huge hit , since it was more like entertainment than anything . Thankfully , Improv decided to take this same approach to online traffic school . While most online traffic schools consist of boring full length pages to read , Improv Traffic School is full of hilarious videos , pictures , animations , and even games . Plus , when you sign up , they also give you 2 free tickets to one of their Improv Comedy Clubs . The tickets have a market value greater than the actual course you ’re paying for . Whether you decide to use those tickets or not , chances are you ’ll have a few laughs taking their online traffic school . This is one of my favorite courses and my top recommendation for those with a good sense of humor . Oh , and do n’t forget to use the coupon link they gave me ( posted below ) so you can save 5 bucks !
 GoToTrafficSchool is the best option for one person in particular … The bargain hunter ! While GoToTrafficSchool is n’t exactly the most advanced traffic school in terms of engaging videos and animations , they have been around for well over a decade with millions of people having completed their course already . The main thing that sets this online traffic school apart from the rest is their lowest price guarantee . If you are able to find a price anywhere else that is cheaper than GoToTrafficSchool , they will match or beat that price . Most states set a mandatory minimum price for all online traffic schools and GoToTrafficSchool.com normally prices their course at the minimum . If you are simply looking for the lowest possible price to complete your ticket dismissal requirements , this is the course you want to sign up for . And do n’t worry , you can start taking the course for free just to make sure you like it .
 While many people enjoy an interactive course filled with games , videos , and animations , other people just like the most bare bones course available . This is where Traffic School 101 comes in handy . This course has no frills , no thrills , and no attempts at using cheesy humor . Instead , the course is set up very similar to a standard ebook . They simply present you with the info , provide the testing platform to complete your required quizzes , and you ’re done . But do n’t worry , you still get the benefits of most other online traffic schools . You can still log in and out whenever you want and you get access to 24/7/365 technical and customer support . Unfortunately , some reports have come in that certain parts of this course requires a “ flash plugin ” so this will not work well on many mobile devices / tablets including all Apple devices . If you want a straight forward course without all the extra bells and whistles , this is definitely the course for you .
 DriversEd.com is a school I normally recommend for online drivers ed courses , although they are approved in a few states for online traffic school including what I call “ the big two ” – California and Texas . This company is huge with drivers ed programs and repackages the material from drivers ed courses into an online traffic school . The advantage to this is , the quality is very high because there are more quality checks for drivers ed programs . The graphics and animations they use are very high quality and have a cool 3D look that ’s easy on the eyes . Really impressive stuff . So this is another good option for you .
 Comedy Traffic School , located at ComedyTrafficSchool.com , is a course I only recently got around to reviewing . I ’ve got ta say , I ’m pretty darn impressed ! I ’m still a huge fan of my highest rated online traffic schools , Improv Traffic School and iDriveSafely , but this is definitely another great option to look into . If you are a fan of comedy based traffic schools , do yourself a favor and take a look at this one . The type of comedy they use might not be very well received by everyone , so be sure to check out their course demos and videos before you sign up .
 NOTE : As of this review , Comedy Traffic School is only approved in the state of California .
 I decided to include this school for one main reason – they also guarantee to have the cheapest pricing . This course is very similar to GoToTrafficSchool and the school is actually operated by the same owners . However , the course is set up slightly different . Since you are allowed to start taking the course for free , you might want to go through a chapter or two and see how it compares with some of the other online traffic schools listed here . The last time I took this course , it appeared they had updated some sections and made it a bit more modern compared to their GoToTrafficSchool course . It really comes down to personal preference , so sign up for free and see what you think .
 Review # : The Online Traffic School , Inc.
 The Online Traffic School , Inc. is another well known online traffic school . They ’ve been around for so long that they have had over 4 million people graduate from their course so far . That ’s a lot of traffic violators ! You get everything you ’d expect from a good online traffic school like 24/7/365 support and a money back guarantee . They also have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and a good online reputation . Since they were founded in 1996 , they have become certified in over two dozen states . Chances are , if your state allows online traffic school for ticket dismissal or point reduction , The Online Traffic School , Inc. will be approved . Just in case , during the signup process , they will verify your eligibility . This is definitely a higher quality online traffic school .
 Traffic School To Go is operated by the American Safety Council . It was was one of the very first online traffic schools in the nation . They have maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and have kept a good track record with millions of former students . The course is designed so you can complete it using any device with an internet connection . In addition , this course is also guaranteed to be the cheapest . I personally had a few issues with their customer service department , however . I had sent multiple emails and had trouble getting any response . However , I still decided to include this school since many people like that they are owned and operated by the American Safety Council . It is a name people trust and their school has been licensed for well over a decade .
 Traffic School Online has been around for about 15 years now and they have been able to maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau . When doing a Google search for online traffic schools , this is one of the very top schools that comes up . When I saw that , I knew I had to write a review for it . The course itself is pretty decent , but I do have some complaints about it . For starters , it is n’t exactly mobile friendly . Their main website is not mobile friendly at all and in fact , some portions of their site require the use of Flash Plugins which are not available on most apple devices like the iPhone or iPad . We wish they were keeping up with technology a bit better . Also , we noticed some very deceitful “ customer reviews ” on the site which we are unable to verify . We do know there are some strange things going on with those “ reviews ” though . Make sure you check out my full Traffic School Online review for more details .
 NOTE : This online traffic school is only approved for the state of California .
 No Stress Traffic School is one of the newer online traffic school on my review list . As the name of the school implies , they do everything they can to take all the stress out of your online traffic school experience . From an easy sign - up process to a lowest price guarantee and automatically sending your certification to the courts , you can rest assured this certified school will fulfill all of your court requirements in California . As with most other modern courses , you can log in and out at anytime using any device , so you truly can do this at your own pace and from anywhere .
 NOTE : This online traffic school is only approved for the states of Texas , Virginia , and Florida .
 TicketSchool.com caught my attention because I kept seeing it pop up during Google search results when searching for online traffic schools . What ’s interesting is even though this course ranks highly in the search results , I ca n’t quite figure out why . There are no indications this is a higher quality online traffic school than many of the others who do n’t show up highly in search results . With numerous “ red flags ” , I am very suspicious about the quality of this school or their ability to update their technology as we move into a mobile and tablet world ( and whatever else comes along ) . While I was able to verify that this school is legitimate and approved in Texas , Virginia , and Florida , I am not able to fully recommend this school . I go into more detail in my detailed review .
 Should You Really Take Your Traffic School Online ?
 What Is The Best Comedy Based Online Traffic School ?
 I truly hope you find the above online traffic school reviews to be helpful . Be sure to check out the coupon codes and discount links I also listed above . I was able to contact many of these schools and get special referral codes that will save you some cash . While that wraps up the reviews of traffic schools , below I included a bit more information I thought you might be interested in .
 It ’s pretty simple , really . First , I research the company who runs the online driving school . I make sure they are a real company and are legitimate . If the company is n’t legit , I do n’t even take the course . Anytime I enter personal information , I only go with secure websites on secure servers with secure companies that are well established . So rest assured , these schools are safe in that aspect .
 Once I ’ve determined the traffic school is legit , I take the course for myself . Yeah , it ’s boring . But I ’m happy to sacrifice my time and sanity for my fellow speeders and for the success of this website ( I ’m addicted to building websites – it ’s fun ! ) . After I complete the course , I write up my review . That ’s it ! I mean really , besides taking the course for you , there is n’t much more I can do to help , is there ?
 If for whatever reason you do n’t want to go with one of these driving courses , just be careful . Many online defensive driving schools are run by 3rd parties . In other words , you sign up for a course through one site , and they simply resell you a course from another site . Since they are acting as a “ middle man ” there is probably something in it for them . So before you fill in your personal information and sign up for the course , be 100 % sure you are signing up for a driving school and not for some third party .
 Anymore Online Traffic School Reviews ?
 I ’ll try to get this updated , but I have n’t found any other online traffic school courses worth mentioning in a long time . Seriously , those are the best online driving schools out there . Do n’t even bother with any other ones . Just stick with one of the above 4 and you ’ll be good .
 I do , however , have some online driving school reviews listed by state . It ’ll mostly be repeated information , but check it out if you ’re interested .
 How Long Will Online Traffic School Take To Complete ?
 This depends entirely on your state . Check out my online traffic school reviews by state for more detailed info . In some states , there are programs you can take with no course timers , and that ’s awesome . What ’s a course timer , you might ask ? Each page of your online traffic school must be timed in most states . For example , if your state normally requires a classroom traffic school to last 6 hours , the online driving course alternative must take you 6 hours as well . To ensure it takes that amount of time , there are timers in the course to prevent you from skipping ahead and finishing the entire thing in 10 minutes . Sorry , no way around this one . Although sitting in front of the television while simultaneously “ taking the course ” seems to act as a nice remedy ( you did n’t hear that from me ) .
 What Happens When I ’m Finished Taking My Online Traffic School ?
 Once again , this depends on the state you ’re from . In some states , such as California , it is up to the traffic school themselves to electronically send your completion certificate directly to the courts for you . However , in other states such as Texas , you will need to receive a paper copy of your certificate in the mail , then personally deliver that to the court or , in some cases , mail it into the court yourself .
 Most online traffic schools require up to 7 days for “ processing time ” before your completion certificate is shipped . Then , they use the slowest mailing method possible with delivery times estimated at 7 to 10 days . In order to receive your certificate quicker , you have to pay ridiculous expedited processing fees . Do not procrastinate taking your online traffic school ! If you do , you ’ll pay for it in the way of overpriced shipping and handling fees . Just get it done .
 Question / Answer Format : At the beginning of the course , you may be asked several personal questions that only you should know ( do you have a mortgage , what are the 3rd and 4th numbers of your social security number , what is your mothers maiden name , what year was your father born , etc . ) . Once you have answered these questions , you will be asked throughout the course randomly to answer those questions again . If you get too many wrong or do n’t answer within the amount of time allowed , you get locked out of the course . In addition , they may ask you new questions throughout the course that only you should know the answer to . You are allowed to get some of these wrong , but get too many wrong and you are locked out .
 Voice Authentication : You may be required to authenticate your voice . This is usually done through the telephone . Basically , they call your phone number to get a “ baseline ” recording of your voice . After that , they will call you randomly throughout the course and ask you to give a secret code that is currently shown on the screen . If you do not get the code right or it is not your voice being used , you may get locked out of the course . Some courses require a microphone to be used and plugged in / active while taking the course .
 Webcam : In some cases , a court will require you to have webcam capabilities . The webcam will need to be on and active throughout the course and/or the cam will take pictures at random times . If you are not clearly visible and identifiable , you may be locked out of the course .
 Note that this is a rare form of authentication and voice authentication is much more widely used .
 What happens if you get “ locked out ” of a course ? Normally , it ’s a simple phone call to customer service . This is part of the reason why 24/7/365 customer support is necessary with online traffic schools . Most of the time when people get locked out of a course , it is due to a simple error and not due to any attempts at cheating .
 Keep in mind , if you do get caught cheating or having somebody else take your online traffic school for you , it is a criminal offense . Granted , I ’ve never heard of anyone actually getting fined or going to jail over this , but it ’s probably best to simply complete the course yourself and not risk it . This is just traffic school , not a prison sentence !
 Along the lines of state requirements , online traffic schools can only keep your account in “ active ” status for a certain period of time . Usually this is 3 to 9 months , depending on the state . If you have not completed the course in this timeframe , you will get locked out of your account . In order to re - activate , most online traffic schools we reviewed charged a fee to re - activate . Do n’t sign up until you are ready to take and complete the course .
 Well , I hope you found these online traffic school reviews helpful and I hope this is the last time you ever have to take an online traffic school ! But hey , at least you do n’t have to waste your time sitting in a stuffy classroom with a bunch of other traffic law criminals ( hey , technically you ’re a criminal ! ) . Online traffic school is n’t so bad in comparison . So take one last look through all of the online traffic school reviews listed above , feel free to use our coupon codes and discount links , and get it done ! It ’ll all be over soon !


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Jill, Kaia and I have been planning to get away to the coast for weeks, with our busy lives it took us a bit longer than we had hoped but it was so worth it!
We hit the road at 3pm on Friday and headed to Coolum Seaside Resort to check out our 2 bedroom apartment we had booked for the night, right in the middle of town.
Sandie, the lovely host, welcomed us and we found our spacious apartment tucked away in lush gardens. We quickly checked out the beach right at the end of the road ready for the morning. Kaia was quick to pop open a bottle of sparkling rose on the balcony and we sat down to enjoy the sunset and catch up. Once the sun was set we were up and off to Canteen, a buzzing bar just a block and a half away for cocktails!
Canteen has a funky area out the front where you can lounge on cushions watching the world go by as you sip on your bevvies. We had booked Harvest for dinner, only a 5-minute walk down the road. Everything is close by in Coolum, with bars, restaurants and shopping along the central strip, right across from the beach.
Harvest had been recommended by a few friends and while it wasn’t what we had expected when we arrived, the wine list and entrees surely made up for it. You can read about that here.
After dinner (and dessert) we strolled to The Coolum Hotel. Hot tip: do NOT wear thongs (jandals / flip flops) if you want to get in. With that option out of the way and the knowledge we had another bottle of champagne chilling in the fridge, it was an easy decision to chill out back at the apartment.
A few glasses of bubbles later and some green tea, (could have cooked a feast in the massive kitchen!) it was bed time.
We woke up fresh and hungry, devoured breakfast at My Place, with a view of the beach and great food.
Hitting the pool (one of the three), spa and tennis court were next on the agenda for the getaway. We jumped in the first pool, had a spa and tried out the outdoor shower where a little lizard friend wanted to get in on the action. The next pool and spa were my favourite, right next to the tennis courts so you can watch the game while you soak in the spa and then cool off in the pool. There was a great BBQ area there too, if I was staying another night I would have bought in some food to enjoy poolside with a nice, ice cold beer.
I learnt very quickly that I’m terrible at tennis. Hilariously, I managed to hit three out of our four balls into the pool in about 20 minutes. Amused, I sat the last one out so the girls could have a proper hit without my …. lack of coordination.
There’s a gym and a business centre at the hotel too but they didn’t fit in with our champagne and spa schedule this time. Although I did have good intentions and had packed my runners. Will have to be on my next visit, as I am definitely going back!
Strawberry and Nutella calzone – tick, tick tick!
After a lovely, leisurely day hitting the beach and checking out the shops at Shoppingworld, my girlfriends and I headed to Groove Train Kawana Waters for a bite to eat and a wind down wine. We had been really impressed with the variety of shops at Kawana Shoppingworld, with some of our favourite stores for fashion and beauty buys and we needed a debrief. We chose a table outside the restaurant, perfect for people watching and with a beautiful, cool breeze.
As a regular holiday maker to the Sunshine Coast, I’m always looking for great places to kick back and enjoy some beverages and great food with friends. A large menu is always important for me as everyone has different tastes and food requirements or allergies. As luck would have it, their menu had something for everyone.
We all explored the menu, tossing in ideas of sharing plates so we could taste everything as it all sounded so good. I ended up picking an old time favourite of mine, the pumpkin and spinach risotto. Boy, did it not disappoint! Lightly creamy and full of flavour. Obviously, I paired it with a glass of red, a lovely cab sav that was recommended by our waitress.
I noticed a large range of beers there too, will have to bring the boys next time!
The girls went on the fresh side (something about this warmer weather) and chose a seared beef salad and a Thai calamari salad to share. The salads which, of course I tried, were refreshing and light. I think I favoured the calamari best.
For dessert I can never go past the chocolatey calzone… it’s full of Nutella and strawberries. Delightfully warm, melted Nutella and strawberries in a beautiful, crisp calzone with ice cream on the side – cue drooling!
A bunch of big ticks for me! We will definitely be back soon.
Yup, you read that right, Mudjimba. It’s on the Sunny Coast about 15 mins past Mooloolaba.
After some unexpected circumstances saw us lose our preplanned weekend accomodation at the last minute, we were all so devastated at the thought of not going away we had to find something else. Mudjimba it was!
We rented a three bedroom apartment at Santorini Twin Waters for two nights. The apartment was huge with a beautiful deck looking out to the ocean.
The first night Ka Lei, Kieran and I ate pasta and drank champagne. We bought champagne for about ten people and found a pet snail in our mint while preparing dinner. I walked along the beach in the morning and Nikki, Lisa and Scott joined us for the second night.
We had dinner across the road from our hotel that night and while the food wasn’t amazing, the company was great.
Sunday we tried a place for brunch that had us wait far too long (read super hanrgy), followed by more beach time, another lunch at the Spit and some light shopping. Oh and gelato! Can’t forget the delicious choc and raspberry dairy free gelato!

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Jill , Kaia and I have been planning to get away to the coast for weeks , with our busy lives it took us a bit longer than we had hoped but it was so worth it !
 We hit the road at 3 pm on Friday and headed to Coolum Seaside Resort to check out our 2 bedroom apartment we had booked for the night , right in the middle of town .
 Sandie , the lovely host , welcomed us and we found our spacious apartment tucked away in lush gardens . We quickly checked out the beach right at the end of the road ready for the morning . Kaia was quick to pop open a bottle of sparkling rose on the balcony and we sat down to enjoy the sunset and catch up . Once the sun was set we were up and off to Canteen , a buzzing bar just a block and a half away for cocktails !
 Canteen has a funky area out the front where you can lounge on cushions watching the world go by as you sip on your bevvies . We had booked Harvest for dinner , only a 5 - minute walk down the road . Everything is close by in Coolum , with bars , restaurants and shopping along the central strip , right across from the beach .
 Harvest had been recommended by a few friends and while it was n’t what we had expected when we arrived , the wine list and entrees surely made up for it . You can read about that here .
 After dinner ( and dessert ) we strolled to The Coolum Hotel . Hot tip : do NOT wear thongs ( jandals / flip flops ) if you want to get in . With that option out of the way and the knowledge we had another bottle of champagne chilling in the fridge , it was an easy decision to chill out back at the apartment .
 A few glasses of bubbles later and some green tea , ( could have cooked a feast in the massive kitchen ! ) it was bed time .
 We woke up fresh and hungry , devoured breakfast at My Place , with a view of the beach and great food .
 Hitting the pool ( one of the three ) , spa and tennis court were next on the agenda for the getaway . We jumped in the first pool , had a spa and tried out the outdoor shower where a little lizard friend wanted to get in on the action . The next pool and spa were my favourite , right next to the tennis courts so you can watch the game while you soak in the spa and then cool off in the pool . There was a great BBQ area there too , if I was staying another night I would have bought in some food to enjoy poolside with a nice , ice cold beer .
 I learnt very quickly that I ’m terrible at tennis . Hilariously , I managed to hit three out of our four balls into the pool in about 20 minutes . Amused , I sat the last one out so the girls could have a proper hit without my … . lack of coordination .
 There ’s a gym and a business centre at the hotel too but they did n’t fit in with our champagne and spa schedule this time . Although I did have good intentions and had packed my runners . Will have to be on my next visit , as I am definitely going back !
 Strawberry and Nutella calzone – tick , tick tick !
 After a lovely , leisurely day hitting the beach and checking out the shops at Shoppingworld , my girlfriends and I headed to Groove Train Kawana Waters for a bite to eat and a wind down wine . We had been really impressed with the variety of shops at Kawana Shoppingworld , with some of our favourite stores for fashion and beauty buys and we needed a debrief . We chose a table outside the restaurant , perfect for people watching and with a beautiful , cool breeze .
 As a regular holiday maker to the Sunshine Coast , I ’m always looking for great places to kick back and enjoy some beverages and great food with friends . A large menu is always important for me as everyone has different tastes and food requirements or allergies . As luck would have it , their menu had something for everyone .
 We all explored the menu , tossing in ideas of sharing plates so we could taste everything as it all sounded so good . I ended up picking an old time favourite of mine , the pumpkin and spinach risotto . Boy , did it not disappoint ! Lightly creamy and full of flavour . Obviously , I paired it with a glass of red , a lovely cab sav that was recommended by our waitress .
 I noticed a large range of beers there too , will have to bring the boys next time !
 The girls went on the fresh side ( something about this warmer weather ) and chose a seared beef salad and a Thai calamari salad to share . The salads which , of course I tried , were refreshing and light . I think I favoured the calamari best .
 For dessert I can never go past the chocolatey calzone … it ’s full of Nutella and strawberries . Delightfully warm , melted Nutella and strawberries in a beautiful , crisp calzone with ice cream on the side – cue drooling !
 A bunch of big ticks for me ! We will definitely be back soon .
 Yup , you read that right , Mudjimba . It ’s on the Sunny Coast about 15 mins past Mooloolaba .
 After some unexpected circumstances saw us lose our preplanned weekend accomodation at the last minute , we were all so devastated at the thought of not going away we had to find something else . Mudjimba it was !
 We rented a three bedroom apartment at Santorini Twin Waters for two nights . The apartment was huge with a beautiful deck looking out to the ocean .
 The first night Ka Lei , Kieran and I ate pasta and drank champagne . We bought champagne for about ten people and found a pet snail in our mint while preparing dinner . I walked along the beach in the morning and Nikki , Lisa and Scott joined us for the second night .
 We had dinner across the road from our hotel that night and while the food was n’t amazing , the company was great .
 Sunday we tried a place for brunch that had us wait far too long ( read super hanrgy ) , followed by more beach time , another lunch at the Spit and some light shopping . Oh and gelato ! Ca n’t forget the delicious choc and raspberry dairy free gelato !


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Did you know that Dear Hubby and I are gamer geeks? Yep, we play several video games together as one of the recreational activities that we share. We have shamans and paladins in one game, a demon slayer and wizard in another…and a Kat and a Norski in yet a third game! For some fun and relaxation, we play together, learn various techniques together, read up on our class or our role in the game, and we work on building all the aspects of the game like exploring the whole map, crafting and achievements too. This way the games go on and on and on and on!
1. Separately or together? In all three games that we play, there is an option to play the game solo (by yourself) or to play it in a party with someone else. If you play the game solo, it can be done but it’s a lot harder, and it takes a lot longer. Playing with another person makes the game a little less stressful–or at least the stress is different–and now one of you can specialize in doing damage while the other specializes in healing.
As you might imagine, it’s the same for marriage. You *can* go through life single and there’s nothing wrong with that, but it can be a lot harder (“An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs —how he can please the Lord. ” ~I Cor. 7:32). You have to bear everything on your own, and every task you do, there is no one there to back you up or support you. Furthermore, as a single person you sort of have to be a “jack of all trades.” Being married does not remove stress, but the stress does change and there is someone there to help you get through things and support you. In addition you do get to use some of your own natural talents to their fullest, and let your spouse handle the things for which they have a natural talent.
2. Someone has to lead. If you do choose to party with someone in the game, one strategy you need to use is that someone has to lead. If you both go off in opposite directions or “do your own thing,” then you both get attacked and get in trouble. When you try to run back toward the member of your party, BOTH of you are under attack and have quite a battle on your hands! If one person in the party leads and the other one follows, you can have the same objective and when you’re attacked, you both fight it.
Again, it’s the same for marriage. If you both have your own work, your own classes, your own hobbies and interests, and your own friends–to the exclusion of your spouse–then you run in opposite directions and somewhere along the line you get into trouble. When you try to run back to your spouse for support, you’re BOTH in trouble and end up with quite a huge issue to deal with! On the other hand, if the husband leads as the Lord directed (“For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.” ~Eph 5:23), and the wife follows, the couple can have the same objectives and when they get into some sort of trouble, they can BOTH face it together and help each other out.
3. HELP! Every game has some sort of situation in which there is a surprise attack by some sort of monster or enemy. Sometimes the goal is to kill X number of the creatures and then report back. When you’re in a party with someone, if you want you can divide the number of creatures in half and each go out and kill half the creatures to get to the total you need. But that means that each person in the party is acting independently as if they were alone, and the actual task takes longer. In addition, if one or the other of you really gets hit HARD and you stop fighting to try to take care of yourself, the enemy keeps attacking and you die! On the other hand, if the lead picks one creature and the other player ASSISTS the leader, you still need to kill X number of creatures, but the two of you doing it together makes it go faster…AND if one or the other of you really gets hit HARD the other one is right there to stop fighting and switch to healing!
This also holds true in marriages. If the two spouses do stick together but they act independently as if they are single, the marriage may stay together but it definitely makes it harder. The tasks of raising a family and making a living may get done, but the toll it takes can be damaging. Plus if one spouse is hit with something HARD, without the other one right there to help them get through it, it may tear the marriage apart (it dies). On the other hand, if wife allows her husband to lead and actually helps him (“The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’ ” ~Gen 2:18) the tasks are shared and they go faster and the burden is just a little lighter. You still need to raise a family and you still need to make a living, but when you consider your spouse as you’re doing those things and view everything as a couple, the toll can be eased and any damage largely avoided. More importantly though, if one of you is hit HARD with some huge issue or attack, the other one is right there to help you get through it, and the marriage is saved!
Wonderful message, Cindy. Thanks for linking it up to The Alabaster Jar.
My husband is a total gamer (computer and video). I’m not so much, but I do have some computer games that I love playing. Recently, we’ve been having “at-home” dates while I watch him play this computer game he loves, giving him advice and helping him customize his character. We grab snacks and munch on them and the story line is actually quite intriguing. He’s a battles gamer. I enjoy story lines. We found one that works for both of us. We’ve also tried playing a few games together when I move my desk into the same room as his.
I really did love the parallels you made though between gaming and married life. Great analogies! I’m going to print this and share with my husband.
What a fantastic analogy! As a longtime gamer myself, I have found that there are many life lessons you can take away from gaming, but I never thought to compare it to marriage. You are so right about working with your party (even if its all AI character) instead of in spite of it. My wife tolerates my gaming … maybe I should find a game we can play together? interesting thought!

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Did you know that Dear Hubby and I are gamer geeks ? Yep , we play several video games together as one of the recreational activities that we share . We have shamans and paladins in one game , a demon slayer and wizard in another … and a Kat and a Norski in yet a third game ! For some fun and relaxation , we play together , learn various techniques together , read up on our class or our role in the game , and we work on building all the aspects of the game like exploring the whole map , crafting and achievements too . This way the games go on and on and on and on !
 1 . Separately or together ? In all three games that we play , there is an option to play the game solo ( by yourself ) or to play it in a party with someone else . If you play the game solo , it can be done but it ’s a lot harder , and it takes a lot longer . Playing with another person makes the game a little less stressful – or at least the stress is different – and now one of you can specialize in doing damage while the other specializes in healing .
 As you might imagine , it ’s the same for marriage . You * can * go through life single and there ’s nothing wrong with that , but it can be a lot harder ( “ An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord ’s affairs — how he can please the Lord . ” ~I Cor . 7:32 ) . You have to bear everything on your own , and every task you do , there is no one there to back you up or support you . Furthermore , as a single person you sort of have to be a “ jack of all trades . ” Being married does not remove stress , but the stress does change and there is someone there to help you get through things and support you . In addition you do get to use some of your own natural talents to their fullest , and let your spouse handle the things for which they have a natural talent .
 2 . Someone has to lead . If you do choose to party with someone in the game , one strategy you need to use is that someone has to lead . If you both go off in opposite directions or “ do your own thing , ” then you both get attacked and get in trouble . When you try to run back toward the member of your party , BOTH of you are under attack and have quite a battle on your hands ! If one person in the party leads and the other one follows , you can have the same objective and when you ’re attacked , you both fight it .
 Again , it ’s the same for marriage . If you both have your own work , your own classes , your own hobbies and interests , and your own friends – to the exclusion of your spouse – then you run in opposite directions and somewhere along the line you get into trouble . When you try to run back to your spouse for support , you ’re BOTH in trouble and end up with quite a huge issue to deal with ! On the other hand , if the husband leads as the Lord directed ( “ For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church , his body , of which he is the Savior . ” ~Eph 5:23 ) , and the wife follows , the couple can have the same objectives and when they get into some sort of trouble , they can BOTH face it together and help each other out .
 3 . HELP ! Every game has some sort of situation in which there is a surprise attack by some sort of monster or enemy . Sometimes the goal is to kill X number of the creatures and then report back . When you ’re in a party with someone , if you want you can divide the number of creatures in half and each go out and kill half the creatures to get to the total you need . But that means that each person in the party is acting independently as if they were alone , and the actual task takes longer . In addition , if one or the other of you really gets hit HARD and you stop fighting to try to take care of yourself , the enemy keeps attacking and you die ! On the other hand , if the lead picks one creature and the other player ASSISTS the leader , you still need to kill X number of creatures , but the two of you doing it together makes it go faster … AND if one or the other of you really gets hit HARD the other one is right there to stop fighting and switch to healing !
 This also holds true in marriages . If the two spouses do stick together but they act independently as if they are single , the marriage may stay together but it definitely makes it harder . The tasks of raising a family and making a living may get done , but the toll it takes can be damaging . Plus if one spouse is hit with something HARD , without the other one right there to help them get through it , it may tear the marriage apart ( it dies ) . On the other hand , if wife allows her husband to lead and actually helps him ( “ The Lord God said , ‘ It is not good for the man to be alone . I will make a helper suitable for him . ’ ” ~Gen 2:18 ) the tasks are shared and they go faster and the burden is just a little lighter . You still need to raise a family and you still need to make a living , but when you consider your spouse as you ’re doing those things and view everything as a couple , the toll can be eased and any damage largely avoided . More importantly though , if one of you is hit HARD with some huge issue or attack , the other one is right there to help you get through it , and the marriage is saved !
 Wonderful message , Cindy . Thanks for linking it up to The Alabaster Jar .
 My husband is a total gamer ( computer and video ) . I ’m not so much , but I do have some computer games that I love playing . Recently , we ’ve been having “ at - home ” dates while I watch him play this computer game he loves , giving him advice and helping him customize his character . We grab snacks and munch on them and the story line is actually quite intriguing . He ’s a battles gamer . I enjoy story lines . We found one that works for both of us . We ’ve also tried playing a few games together when I move my desk into the same room as his .
 I really did love the parallels you made though between gaming and married life . Great analogies ! I ’m going to print this and share with my husband .
 What a fantastic analogy ! As a longtime gamer myself , I have found that there are many life lessons you can take away from gaming , but I never thought to compare it to marriage . You are so right about working with your party ( even if its all AI character ) instead of in spite of it . My wife tolerates my gaming … maybe I should find a game we can play together ? interesting thought !


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The California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions ( CIBHS ) work in the area of “ evidence - based practices ” began in 2001 with the CIBHS Center for Child and Family Services report and training Evidence - based Practices in Mental Health Services for Foster Youth . This has evolved to become an agency – wide effort designated the Values - Driven Evidence - Based Practices Initiative . The CIBHS Values - Driven Evidence - Based Practices Initiative is designed to bring together principles associated with Recovery and Wellness , Cultural Competence , and Consumer and Family Driven care with the best scientific research information on effectiveness to continuously improve the mental health system and services in California .
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 The selection and adoption of new practices need to prioritize consumer and family choice , cultural competency , and proven effectiveness along with other priorities unique to each service system and community .
 Comprehensive implementation processes , which adequately support practitioners , managers , and administrators , are critical to improving the quality and effectiveness of mental health services .
 The CIBHS Values - Driven Evidence - Based Practices Initiative is constantly evolving in response to new research findings , the experiences of agencies , providers , consumers and families , and input from key stakeholders .