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The Office in Summer: 5 Survival Tips

June 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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5 tips for enjoying the summer months, even if you’re stuck indoors at the office.

When we were kids, the we looked forward to summer for a multitude of reasons ... but mostly because school was out, there was no schedule and we could enjoy those warm days and nights at our own leisurely pace. Unfortunately as adults, unless you’re a schoolteacher or have some other good fortune, your work schedule will not change during the summer. It can be depressing to be stuck inside all day when so much life is going on just outside your window. Here are just a few tips that might ... Continue Reading

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Road Trippin’? Five Great Apps For a Better Summer

May 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Five apps to help you save money and play wisely this summer.

The school year is winding down and it's almost officially summer!  While there may be less structure to our daily lives, it doesn't mean that things are any less hectic.  With everyone deviating from their normal routines, it can be hard to keep track of everything. Fortunately, we live in a time where smartphones exist.  There are some great apps out there to help you make the most of your summer while managing the chaos.  Here are five apps worth checking out. Gasbuddy Gasbuddy ... Continue Reading

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Is Your Workplace Ruining Your Life? 4 Ways to Cut Ties From Your Boss

May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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When your workplace starts cutting into time with your family, it may mean you need to make some changes.

We spend so much time in our workplace, a significant portion of the day - if not the week. And unfortunately , it's not always our dream job. We apply for jobs, but, often times we end up working where we can. As a result, we may not have a lot of control over the setting, culture and coworkers. And that can make it difficult to adapt. We depend on our jobs to provide for ourselves and our families which puts us in quite a bind if things aren't exactly going as planned. Of course, there are ... Continue Reading

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Moms Share Info More Than You’d Think!

May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Research shows moms share more online than average population.

Moms love to share information about their families - whether it's chatting about their toddler's first steps, asking opinions about a new learning program, or showing off photos of a recent recital. It's no surprise that moms take to sharing this information online too, but it may be a surprise how much they do so. In one of the largest studies of online activities of moms, ShareThis and Digitas released a report today that offers important insight into how moms engage online. The companies ... Continue Reading

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Direct Sales: Why It Works For So Many Moms

May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Things to look for before joining a direct sales company.

Today's moms are choosing more frequently to work from home. They opt to stay home to raise the kids but are still looking for something they can do part-time to contribute income to their families. I know the feeling. It happened to me when my first son was born in 2000. I turned to direct sales to enable me to earn money without leaving my baby. Direct sales is a great option for many women. According to the Direct Selling Association census, over 81% of direct sellers are women. There are ... Continue Reading

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Teens Aren’t the Only Dangerous Drivers: Scary Facts on Parental Cell Phone Use

May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Is technology hampering our ability to stay focused on the road?

People joke about it. You leave work, see a coworker swerving on the road as they were answering a text, and tease them about it the next day. Unfortunately, this problem isn't funny. A few years ago, you only had to worry about people under the influence of drugs and alcohol having an erratic driving pattern. Now we have the addition of distracted driving. As a result, more and more initiatives are in place to discourage people from engaging in the dangerous habits that claim lives every ... Continue Reading

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Kitchen Helpers: 5 Fantastic Cooking Apps

April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Five great apps to help you find substitute ingredients, make a crock-pot meal, and more!

We all want to unleash our inner culinary goddess but life is busy and keeping track of cookbooks, ingredient lists and meal planners can be a real hassle.  Many of us use our smart phones to stay organized so why not use them as a kitchen helper too? There are an abundance of apps available that can make your life easier when it comes to planning and preparing meals.  We checked them out and came up with a list of five great ones that are worth downloading. BigOven (free) The BigOven ... Continue Reading

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8 Worst Mother’s Day Tech Gifts for Moms

April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Mothers usually are grateful for the efforts their kids put into finding a Mother’s Day gift. However, there are some gifts that should never be given to mom.

Mothers are usually grateful for the efforts their kids put into finding a Mother's Day gift. However, there are some gifts that should never be given to mom.  If you want to improve your chances of getting a tech gift that you can actually use, try placing this article where your gift-givers can find it ... and then hope for the best. While there are a lot of unusual gadgets available on the market, here are the top eight worst Mother's Day tech gifts for moms: Bluetooth Handset ... Continue Reading

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Getting Personal: 4 Ways Your Personality Affects Your Home Business

April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Your personality may be the most important aspect of your home business. Learn how!

While having business savvy is important for experiencing success in a home business, your personality is really the foundation that your entire business rests on. It is your personality that will make the difference in whether you get traffic, generate contacts, retain readers, entice joint venture (JV) partners or build a successful home business. This is the reason why some entrepreneurs will succeed using certain tactics and strategies while others will completely fail using those same ... Continue Reading

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Women and Gaming: Are Trends Changing?

April 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Women are increasingly the gamers in the family.

The old stereotype of men playing video games while their wives and girlfriends stand and complain may be becoming a thing of the past.  In fact, the roles may even be reversing a little.  Data shows that more and more women are picking up the controller and playing both computer and video games more frequently. Gender Roles Incredibly, a 2012 study by the Entertainment Software Association showed that a whopping 47% of all game players are women.  What’s even more astounding is that ... Continue Reading

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