The negative effects of stress are far-reaching and range from sleepless nights to the creation of serotonin, all of which have significant negative health implications. A common refrain for most individuals is that they have neither the time nor the...
Childhood obesity is fast becoming a nationwide epidemic resulting in weight related diseases which normally only occur in adults such as type II diabetes and heart disease. It is expected, if this trend continues, that the current generation of chil...
Going to the movies used to be an event enjoyed by families and friends looking for a fun night out. That positive experience has changed for the worse as moviegoers have become more nonchalant about their behavior and content producers have become m...
Ideally we would always be able to travel with friends or family to not only have companionship but also safety in numbers. This isn't always possible but with some common sense and planning ahead, traveling alone doesn't have to be a worrisome prosp...
It can be difficult enough to find clothes which fit right and look good but the task is even more daunting when looking for deals which don't break the bank. Dressing for less is more than limiting your purchases solely to the clearance rack in a de...
It seems like virtually everything costs money nowadays but if you know where to look you can still get things for free. Luckily the Internet has made it easier to interact with other consumers and companies looking to promote their businesses or pro...
With the economy in its current state, everyone is looking to save a few dollars here and there. Since the price of just about everything from gas to groceries is on the rise, people are looking for bargains. But finding the right bargains can be a r...
How do you control your spending in a marketplace you can access nearly all the time? Online buying is so easy and gratifying that it can be all too easy to overdo it. Here are some examples of how to manage your online spending and regulate your buy...
Having a pet means additional expenses for you, ones that need to be rolled into your monthly budget. Plan ahead to be sure you can cover all the predictable expenses for pet care, and those you didn't count on. Food Setting up a pet c...
After deciding your cruise destination and agreeing on the price, the dollar amount you see is most likely not the total cost of your vacation. You also have to take note of the "fine print" and the "hidden" costs of cruising. These hidden costs aren...
My wife and I are currently on our first cruise. Cruises can be very expensive, and one of the things many people fail to consider is how much they will spend for tipping the crew, wait staff, bartenders, and everyone else who makes your trip as enjo...
Summer is my favorite season. The days are longer, the sun is shining, and there's always something fun to do. The problem I used to encounter is that with summer, I want to meet up with friends, travel, and do something new everyday. And then by the...
Weddings can be very special for everyone but also very expensive. Between the reception, dresses, food and DJ the costs never seem to stop. One area where you can save a significant amount of money is the wedding photographs. Wedding pictures, lik...