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The New Cool: Shopping Smarter

February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Shopping smarter means using coupons, shopping online, and joining rewards programs.

Gaining nearly as much acceptance as going green, shopping smart has become the new normal and a practice that is gaining in popularity; even the reality television explosion includes shows on saving big. Whether you are a novice at couponing or a certified coupon queen, there are significant savings to be had if you take a comprehensive and organized approach to your shopping. The largest areas of focus are couponing, both online and through print media; online shopping, to take advantage of ... Continue Reading

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5 Best Ways to Boost Self Confidence in the New Year

January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Increase your self confidence in 2012 by refocusing, planning, and finding a healthy balance.

January can be a tough month for a lot of people.  You may have overspent or over ate or over drank or just plain overdid it during the holiday season.  Knowing you overdid it may lead to unhealthy thoughts about yourself.  Now, it’s January and you’d like to clean up your act, right?  There is no reason to look back and moan and groan about what you should have or could have done.  What better time than the present to refocus and plan for an exceptional year? The following is a list ... Continue Reading

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Starting the New Year off on the R.I.G.H.T. Foot

January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Learn how to choose a New Year goal and resolution to start the year off on the right foot.

Everyone starts out the New Year with goals and resolutions but most people can’t or don’t stick to them.  We all have things in our life we’d like to change, improve and get better at.  Make this the year you actually do the things you want to see changes in.  For 2012, I have two solid athletic events that I’ll be training for, along with lots of small goals in the weight lifting arena.  I am an athlete and this part is easy for me.  The hard part is focusing on something else ... Continue Reading

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Ten Green Resolutions For the New Year

January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Make New Year’s resolutions that include going green – both at home and in transportation.

January was named after the Roman god Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings. It seems fitting then that we celebrate January 1 as a new beginning, a fresh start, a time to change for the better in the new year. This new beginning gives us pause to reflect on choices that didn’t work in the past and gives us a chance to make a positive difference in the future. Change can be difficult, especially when you are trying to do too much all at once. Take small steps that will ensure a ... Continue Reading

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Ring in the New Year with Delicious Party Appetizers

December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Try these yummy appetizers at your New Year’s Eve party – they are sure to be crowd pleasers.

Nothing says party like a festive atmosphere, good friends, and delicious food.  Appetizers are a fantastic choice to serve at your New Years Eve party for a number of reasons.  Many of the appetizers you can make well in advance, so when your guests arrive all the cooking is done.  Appetizers also provide a wide variety of choices and even the pickiest eaters will find something they enjoy.  Best of all, appetizers can be eaten anywhere – you do not need to worry about having a place ... Continue Reading

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