Fifty-four percent of Americans planned on making a financial resolution for 2015. This post originally appeared atGOBankingRates. Here are seven things you’re free to do this month to positively impact your finances all year. Instead, make a commitment to learn to stick to a budget. Would the mortgage get paid? Who would support your children? Who would pay for your funeral? Healthy credit reports and scores can save you thousands in interest and improve your overall financial picture....

If you have trouble memorizing fruits individually, venture to remember these categories instead. In order from lowest to highest sugar content: Berries:Raspberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Spring-Summer Fruit:Peaches, nectarines, melons, and apricots. Fall-Winter Fruit:Apples, citrus fruits, plums, an pears. Tropical Fruit:Pineapple, pomegranates, and mangoes. Dried Fruit:Dates, raisins, and prunes.

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If you ever thought writing your own choose your own adventure or text-based game would be too difficult, the free storytelling tool, Twine, makes it a piece of cake. it’s possible for you to create massive, non-linear stories with Twine’s story web interface, and it can all be done in the surfing app if you like. The tool was originally created by Chris Klimas back in 2009, but it has expanded so you’re free to also add variables, images, conditional logic, and CSS or JavaScript if you want to take your storytelling to the next level....

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To make the process quicker, wash them with baking soda and salt. Then sprinkle about 1-2 teaspoons of salt on the grapes. Sprinkle another 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda on there. To check out the full post, use the link below. HOW TO: Wash Grapes The Right Way|Nature’s Nurture Blog Photo bySylvie F.

Fear-based messages motivate some people and demotivate others. If you don’t want to dig into the details, keep the message positive. Meanwhile, the best candidate for a positive “Running is good for you!” Which messages work for you?

Gratitude isn’t a trait that society pushes us to nurture too much. Even if you don’t feel like it. It’s not just wishy-washy, feel-good stuff. Itinterrupts the cycleofcynical thinking. “Gratitude is a choice. The important aspect here is that you break the cycle of feeling like the world is terrible. This can be particularly useful for people who suffer fromchronic depression. While obviously it’s not a cure, quantifying the positive things in your life can help anyone....

Writer’s block happens for many reasons, but fear of reader judgement is a big one. To overcome this, write your first draft for no one but yourself. In theNew Writer’s Handbook, Erica Jong explains: All writing problems are psychological problems. Blocks usually stem from the fear of being judged. If you imagine the world listening, you’ll never write a line. That’s why privacy is so important. You should write first drafts as if they will never be shown to anyone....

But why do you want money to begin with? You want to be able to spend your time however you choose. The bottom line is that we want security while we pursue the things that we enjoy. Cohan doesn’t suggest you force poverty on yourself, just that you re-assess what you’re striving for. When you could identify that, you might find a better way to get there besides the daily grind....

The prices are all great, but theAndroid compatible flash drivesare probably the most exciting items in the bunch. Needless to say, this should suffice for all but the most power-hungry laptop owners. Having a Bluetooth speaker in the shower would help. Take it to go. Most of the deals aren’tamazing, but they’re decent if any of the shows appeal to you. [Target] Bonus: The LEGO Minecraft Crafting Box is still on sale over on Amazon....

iOS: When it first launched,Cobookwas one our favorite address book apps for iOS. Eventually, development was stopped when it was purchased by FullContact. Now, it’s back, and works pretty similar to the original app. The mobile app is based on theFullContact web appand works the same way. FullContact(Free) | iTunes App Store

We already know thatdryer sheets can help repel dust. But for a cheap, more versatile solution, use a DIY fabric softener solution and just spray. For more dusting solutions, check out their full post. 15+ Simple Dusting Tricks| Reader’s Digest Photo byAnne Swoboda.