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How to Rev Up Your Metabolism

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:27:54 +0000

As we get older, we get wiser, but our metabolism slows down. Here are some wise foods to chew on to help speed up your metabolism. Speaking of chewing, when you’re trying to speed up your metabolism, think chewy foods. Foods like lean protein, nuts, fruits and veggies can help speed things up, but there’s [...]

How to Get Stuff Done

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:32:05 +0000

I was a chronic procrastinator. Big time. Then I realized that it was doing me no good. Here are a few ways to get things done. We all have things on our to do list that we don’t like doing. It’s just a fact of life. One way to be sure we get the things [...]

How To Not Be "That Couple"

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:33:38 +0000

Yay! You wrote a great dating profile, you have had a series of very successful dates and now you’re an official couple. It’s on Facebook and everything! Now, here’s what not to do so you don’t become “that couple”.

How to Fall Asleep Naturally [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:55 +0000

Not a fan of taking sleeping pills because you’re afraid you won’t wake up in the morning? Me too. Here are a few ways to fall asleep the natural way. I get very keyed up during the day and sometimes I have a difficult time falling asleep at night. I gave up caffeinated coffee and [...]

How to Wreck a Good Date

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:33:05 +0000

You’ve gotten past the awkward first dates and you’re on your way to dating success! Or are you sabotaging your relationship by making these mistakes? Dating is hard. It’s difficult to know if you’re doing the right things right or doing the wrong things and derailing everything. Here are a few things to think about [...]

How to Spot a Bad Tax Prep Service

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:28:37 +0000

Tax time is here and you’re running out of time to file. If you haven’t filed yet and you’re thinking of going with a tax preparation service, here are a few ways to weed out the good from the bad. I used to do my own taxes until I bought a house and got married. [...]

How to Stay Safe When Dating Online

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:31:24 +0000

Remember Manti Te'o? He thought he had a girlfriend, but it was all a hoax perpetrated by who knows, but he ended up looking like an idiot. It can be easy to get duped. Especially when it comes to the Internet. Here’s how to stay safe if you’re hoping to meet your match on the web.

How to Not Mess Up a First Date

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:12:25 +0000

Last week I told you how to write a good online dating profile and guess what? Now you have a first date. Here are a few tips to not mess it up. First dates are intimidating and you may be nervous. When you get nervous you start talking and your bestie isn’t there to clap [...]

How to Beat Relationship Pitfalls

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:23:11 +0000

More people file for divorce in January than any other month, so here are a few ways to beat relationship pitfalls and stay the course. A study published by eDivorcePapers.com says that January sees more divorce filings than any other month of the year. Couples wait until after Christmas to file for divorce and Divorce [...]

How to Prevent the Flu

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:28:49 +0000

Influenza is running rampant in Minnesota. In fact, 27 people have died from the flu. Here are a few simple steps to possibly prevent you getting the flu. Practice “Respiratory Etiquette” “Respiratory Etiquette” is just a fancy way of saying “cover your cough” but it’s what hospitals and other health care facilities are saying now. [...]

How to Find Balance

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:31:57 +0000

Work, kids, spouses, activities – it’s hard to find some sort of work and life balance, but here are a few ways to help you out. Write it All Down Whether that means buying a planner, a digital assistant or writing an old fashioned to do list, make a comprehensive list of everything you need [...]

How to Write an Online Dating Profile

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:26:08 +0000

I told you in an earlier Junk Drawer about how to find love in the new year and in it, I touched on online dating. I had someone send me a very nice email about it, but they wanted to know how to write an online dating profile, so here goes.

How to Drop Five Pounds Quickly

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:30:18 +0000

Of course, watching what you eat in combination with these tips will also help, but these are small things to do to jumpstart your weight loss. Not every diet technique will work for everyone, but researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center watched over 100 overweight female volunteers for a whole year as they [...]

How to Write a Thank You Note

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:25:57 +0000

Now that all of the Christmas gifts have been opened, the wrapping paper recycled and placed neatly in the ribbon drawer, you should say thank you for what you’ve received. Here’s how to write a proper thank you note, even if it is for something that you don’t like. Don’t Wait If you haven’t written [...]

How to Find Love in 2013

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:17:15 +0000

If your New Year’s resolution is to get over your ex and find love, here are a few ideas to help you find someone in time for Valentine’s Day. Know What You Want First, know what you want. That way, when your date asks you, you’ll you know how to answer the question, “What are [...]

How to Get Rid of your Cold

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:27:43 +0000

I got sick over Christmas and Glen got sick a couple days later. Everyone around the building has been sick and it seems like everyone we talk to had, has it, or it’s going around their house. Here are a few ways to feel better sooner. Sometimes you have something more than just a cold, [...]

How to Make a Resolution and Stick to It

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:21:58 +0000

You may have some free time to ponder your New Year’s resolutions this weekend, so while you’re thinking deep thoughts about ways to improve your life in 2013, here are some ways to make that new way of life stick. One thing that you can do is be specific. Instead of just saying you want [...]

How to Save More Money in 2013

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:16:24 +0000

I have never really made New Year's resolutions because I always felt like you can make a new start any day of the year, but 2013 is going to be different. In addition to keeping my handbag clean, I also want to save money, so here are a few ways to save some money without having to give up little extras.

How to Treat Holiday Stains

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:36:14 +0000

While you’re eating Christmas dinner, frosting those cookies or getting up those last minute decorations, you’re bound to spill. It happens. Here are a few common stains you may run into these next couple of days and how to get rid of them. Deal with the stain as soon as it happens or as soon [...]

How to Remain Calm Over the Holidays

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:27:06 +0000

Christmas can be a very stressful time of the year. Stress can lead to a weakened immune system, which can lead to you getting sick which is no fun. So, here are a few ways to keep calm and enjoy your Christmastime. Are you traveling for Christmas? I traveled over New Year’s a few years [...]