Why You Should Fight For Your Family
Anybody can lose their cool, blow up, and yell… But it takes skill to have a productive fight and come out the other end with a positive result. You need tools with which to argue so you don’t damage your relationship in the middle of a quarrel. Marilyn and Robert started to argue in…
READ MOREHow To Powernap Like a Pro (and Why You Should!)
Have you ever driven in your car and not remembered part of the trip or felt like you suddenly “snapped” into reality? Or sat through another non-exhilarating meeting at work and were asked a question and responded with a blank stare? If you’re among the 33% of Americans who are sleep…
READ MORERelationship Goals: 5 Tips for High-Achieving Couples
We were both nearly in tears. What has happened to our relationship? How did we go from being in euphoria just a couple months ago to now questioning our love for each other? Where did things go wrong? We can’t go to a marriage counselor this early in our relationship.…
READ MOREWant to Make Lasting Memories? Put Down Your (Camera) Phone
Take a picture, it will last longer? I don’t think so. Not in your mind at least. Chances are that those precious memories have most likely relapsed from your memory and installed themselves onto that of your hard drive or fluttered away up into a “Cloud.” Dr. Linda Henkel, a…
READ MOREAre you giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan? Why it may be time to adjust your W-4
If you find yourself strapped for cash during the year, yet you always receive a refund come tax time, it might be time to adjust your W-4 exemption. And with the holiday season right around the corner, who couldn’t use a little more cash in their pocket? As of February…
READ MOREWhat You Need to Know Today: September 4
Good afternoon, Early Risers! Here’s what you need to know TECH Email of the future looks promising. Like many tech-conference organizers, the people behind The Email Design Conference made sure to email attendees well ahead of time with the Twitter hashtag for the event. But when they opened that email,…
READ MOREWhat You Need to Know Today: September 2
Good afternoon, Early Risers! Here’s what you need to know TECH Do NOT waste your time on this today. You’ve heard the news: Google changed its logo. Big whoop. I like Next Draft Dave Pell’s summary best, “Google’s new logo… how they did it: Select all. Change font. Save.” Nailed…
READ MOREMONEY’S Best Places to Live in America
msn money MONEY’S BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN AMERICA This year we rank the 50 best small cities in the country—places with great jobs, strong economies, affordable homes, excellent schools, and that special something that makes it a great place to live. Just ask the Wilson family of No. 1…
READ MORE30 Fast Tips for a More Frugal Life
msn money For money-minded people, frugality can be more than a smart idea — it can be a way of life. Whatever your financial goals, being more frugal can help you save the money to accomplish them. To get the best been-there, done-that frugal advice, GOBankingRates challenged some of the…
READ MORE9 Things You’re Doing Wrong in Your Bedroom
Empty walls, bright bedding, and keeping your phone nearby are big no-nos.
READ MORE5 Ways to Improve Your Children
Last month, I shared with you five important ways you can nurture your children throughout their lives and help them feel good about themselves while also strengthening the family bonds. This month we will continue with five more nurturing acts that affect your children. Every morning Curt met his dad for coffee before they each went into…
READ MOREThe Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things
co.Exist Most people are in the pursuit of happiness. There are economists who think happiness is the best indicator of the health of a society. We know that money can make you happier, though after your basic needs are met, it doesn’t make you that much happier. But one of…
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