How Do You Enjoy a Vacation on a Budget?

Flights and lodging are a couple of the most expensive, obvious costs associated with a vacation. There are plenty of ways to cut costs on those areas. Were not really looking forways save money on airfareor hotels. We want to know how you save money on things like entertainment, food, and souvenirs. Thats just one example. Wed like to hear your creative ways for taking in a vacation without spending a lot of money....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 89 words · Meghan Bailey

How to Control Your Temper Before You Lose It

Here are some tips for keeping your cool when your temper feels like a short fuse burning. What can differ, however, is what you do after you hit the brakes. Think about the situation:Ask yourself a question to help you assess the situation. Is it something you’re free to control? Did you misunderstand the thing thats fueling your fire? Know where youre going before you move forward. Take a time out:Excuse yourself andstep away from the situation....

April 20, 2015 · 3 min · 603 words · April Torres

How to Know When to Give Up on a Debate That’s Going Nowhere

Problem is, you have to do it one person at a time. If they still cant find room to accept the most basic of facts, its time to back out. Theres no point in pushing a brick wall. This is especially true if its a point you have already addressed. confirm they know that their point has been heard. At that point, theres no point in pushing your view because youll only upset them more....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 194 words · Chad Price

Keep Your Pets from Getting You Sick with These Simple Rules

There are even some parasites than can make the jump as well. Contact with higher risk pets like reptiles, amphibians, and other exotics are best avoided. Wear protective gloves while cleaning aquariums, cages, bedding, feeding areas, and when cleaning up feces. Be sure to clean and disinfect those areas regularly. Discourage pets from face licking and wash your hands before eating. Check out the link below to learn more.

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 69 words · John Wilson

Properly Prepare Kale for a Salad with a Leafy Massage

Kale leaves can be pretty tough if you dont prepare them right. This video from theAmericas Test KitchenYouTube channel demonstrates two lesser-known techniques for making kale salad-ready. Now you might have a tasty kale salad with a softer, more satisfying texture. Looks like wevementioned this tip in the past, but its tried and true, so get massaging! Preparing Kale for Salads| YouTube

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 62 words · Douglas Davis

Restore Burnt Enameled Cookware With Baking Soda

to nudge off the burned-on bits. Just like that, all that yucky stuff will release from the pot, minimal elbow grease required. How to Clean Burnt Stains Off Enameled Cookware| The Kitchn

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 32 words · Christina Soto

Search AmazonBasics for Cheaper, Off-Brand Items

Most retail stores have their own off-brand versions of popular products. Amazon is no different, though it can be a little harder to find. To score a deal, add AmazonBasics to your search. AmazonBasics is Amazons equivalent of a store brand. Often, products come directly in Amazon boxes. If youre looking to save a few bucks, its worth comparison shopping.

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 60 words · Stephanie Clark

To Refocus an Interrupted Meeting, “Listen, Validate, and Redirect”

A meeting can quickly lose focus when it gets interrupted. And this is usually a frustrating waste of time. If youre leading a meeting and it gets sidetracked, heres how to refocus. But business professor Judith White says its actually more productive to acknowledge the interruption. From there, it’s possible for you to redirect back to the topic at hand. For more detail, head to the full post. How to Refocus a Meeting After Someone Interrupts| HBR...

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 81 words · Pamela Thomas

Twitter Now Allows You to Receive Direct Messages from Anyone

Once you do, anyone can send you direct messages regardless of whether you follow them back or not. Likewise, you could send messages to others who dont follow you if they unlock the feature. The new feature was initially introduced back in 2013, but pulled about a month after that. Its rolling out to all users as the day goes on. Easier than ever to have private conversations| Twitter

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 69 words · Jessica Fuller

Use the Paper Clip Strategy to Build Good Habits

When it comes to building good habits, theres no magic bullet.Consistency is key. As productivity writer James Clear explains, habits are formed both physically and ritually. One was filled with 120 paper clips. The other was empty. This is when the habit started. Trent Dyrsmid And that was it. 120 calls per day. One paper clip at a time. The ritual helped reinforce the action he was taking. Of course, it can be adapted to anything....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 110 words · Megan Wright

Why Passive Income Is Worth More than Active Income

When we talk about financial independence, we often emphasize how importantpassive income is. Passive income makes money for you without effort. However, it can actually beworthmore, dollar for dollar. It costs your time and effort, sure. But you also pay taxes on your active income. Passive income doesnt have any of those problems: Second, theres no associated costs with the passive income. Third, financial independence grants you geographical independence as well....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 200 words · Leslie Alvarez

You Don't Need to Spend Hours in the Gym to Lose Weight

More Isnt Necessarily Better When it comes to weight loss,diet is more important than exercise. Your body burns the majority of its calories by simply keeping you living and breathing. Burning additional calories, while still beneficial in many contexts, only marginally adds to your caloric total. Its like taking a paper route when you have a $100,000/year salary. At the higher end, an extreme amount of exercise on top of a caloric deficitcan actually be detrimental....

April 20, 2015 · 2 min · 287 words · Amanda Nelson

Build a Simple, Waterproof Bike Light from Two Bottle Caps

If you lovebiking around town, especially at night, you want to ensure youre seen. This little DIY light activates automatically as you bike, and is super easy to make. This light is useful for more than just biking, too. You dont even need to know how to solder, so its a great little beginners project. Check out the full instructions at MAKE to see how its done. Make a Waterproof Bike Light from Soda Bottle Caps| MAKE

April 19, 2015 · 1 min · 77 words · Mrs. Janet Stokes DVM