July 24, 2013 We here in Minnesota have our annual summer pest, mosquitoes to deal with and they're bad enough with the slapping and the itching, but some summer bugs can have worse and even deadly consequences. Here's how to protect yourself.
July 23, 2013 I got my nails done yesterday and saw a sign that said they only accept checks or cash as payment. OK, A.) Who carries cash and, B.) Who writes checks? I was just planning on using my debit card, but nope! So that got me thinking, when is it OK to use cash, when should you use the credit card and when should you use your debit card?
July 22, 2013 My morning starts about an hour and a half before the rest of the world, so I need mornings to be as mechanical and mistake proof as possible. Here are a few ways I keep my morning from getting ruined.
July 15, 2013 It's Monday. Back to work. No one wants Monday to come because we're all likely dragging from the fun we had over the weekend. Monday is also a very unproductive day at work for many, but that doesn't have to be the case. Here are a few tricks to be more productive at work.
July 11, 2013 I’m always looking for little ways to sneak in just a tad more physical activity to help me lose that much more weight. I stumbled across four small changes that can make you a lot healthier, so I checked it out and they are really, really small.
July 10, 2013 I hate being criticized. Who likes being told what's wrong with them, their wardrobe, their hair, or their abilities at work and at home? Nobody I know, but sometimes criticism is just a part of life. Here's how to handle it with grace.
July 9, 2013 I hate chores. Especially in summer. It's so nice out and we earn this weather, so don't spend it running errands. Here are a few ways to speed through your chores.
July 8, 2013 With many people up in arms about the revelation that the U.S. government is spying on its own citizens in the name of "homeland security", here are a few ways to protect your information from prying eyes.
July 5, 2013 In this work a day world, a new survey says (and no shock here) that most of us hate our jobs, but are too afraid to quit. Here are three things to try that could lead to success.
July 3, 2013 It's 4th of the July week, so here are a few myths and little known facts about the American flag.
July 2, 2013 No air conditioning? No problem! If the A/C is out, you don't have it or you're trying to save money on your energy bills, here are five ways to cool off without an air conditioner.
July 1, 2013 July just started and we have two months of summer left, never mind that the back to school ads are going to come out in a couple of weeks. Ignore them and follow these directions for a great summer.