No one is supposed to open their electricity bill and gasp in horror. Yes, your bill is going to go up some once you start running your AC system. That’s to be expected. But by double or triple what you had been paying? That is not to be expected unless, that is, your system is … Read more
Every year around this time, millions of parents have visions of creating Pinterest-worthy classroom Valentine’s with their children. And a few actually succeed. The rest of us undoubtedly end up at the grocery store the night before, grabbing boxes of whatever themed cards might be left, and calling it a day. Oh well, there’s always … Read more
A new year is upon us, full of hope, promise, and new aspirations. That means, most likely, that you’re starting off 2015 with a list of resolutions that you hope to check off one by one over the coming months. Maybe your goal is to shed a few pounds or strengthen your relationships. Or perhaps … Read more
People have all kinds of wild and crazy New Year’s Resolutions. But wild, crazy, spot-on serious, mildly serious, and so on, most such resolutions not only aren’t fulfilled but most, it seems, are soon forgotten. And then there are those designed simply to evoke a laugh as in this abbreviated collection from Hubpages.com: Stop licking … Read more
Think of an end-of-the-year resolution as one final opportunity to make good on one or more of your New Year’s Resolutions. Which is a really good thing to do, especially when you consider your primary alternatives: admit defeat, or push off current resolutions to the next New Year cycle. Either way, this is a great … Read more
When it comes to the holiday, do you find yourself feeling more like Ebenezer Scrooge than Buddy the Elf? You’re not alone. All the running around, shopping, wrapping, and entertaining can leave us feeling tired, overwhelmed, and broke. Luckily, there are ways to take some of the stress out of this time of year so … Read more
So many references to the holiday season include the word “warmth” or some variation of it. You know, like “warm and cozy,” “toasty,” and “snug.” And as wonderful as all that sounds, it costs money to heat your home. And, chances are, the “toastier” you feel, the more you’re paying for that feeling. So from … Read more
Walk into any bookstore and you’re sure to find thousands of pages dedicated to personal growth, self-improvement, and life-long happiness. And while you might find some inspiration to be a better you between the pages of a book, usually the best motivation for any meaningful change comes from within. So in honor of National Self-Improvement … Read more
