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  • The Countdown to the Holiday Season is on!

    The Countdown to the Holiday Season is on! Although the month of December is considered as one of the most exciting months of the year, it is also one of the most stressful. From planning what to eat to shopping for ingredients and the entire cooking and table setting process, it might take you hours after hours […] More

  • Staying Safe While Shopping Online!

    Staying Safe While Shopping Online! If you don’t want to miss out on the best online offers, you have to know where to go and how to be safe getting there! Each of these online shopping tips start with knowing where to go to get the best deals followed up with how to know it’s […] More

  • Making the Best of Black Friday Deals

    Making the Best of Black Friday Deals   Black Friday is upon us and many die-hard bargain hunters have already bookmarked the best deals of the year. If you’ve got money put aside and you’re still not sure just what to spend it on, we’ve got some great savings ideas for you! This savings holiday […] More

  • How to Maximize Spending Your Gift Cards

    How to Maximize Spending Your Gift Cards   With the holidays right around the corner, we all know that we’ll be giving or receiving gift cards this winter.   It’s one of my go-to gifts for casual friends or relatives who might be difficult to shop for.   It also happens to be the #1 […] More

  • How To Keep Up to 67% of Money Local

    How To Keep Up to 67% of Money Local   It’s the tenth anniversary of Small Business Saturday this November 30th.   This newer holiday shopping tradition and trend to Shop Small® was started by American Express in an effort to keep more holiday dollars in local communities.   As shoppers hit their stride on […] More

  • Still True Advice on Ways to Stay Young

      Still True Advice on Ways to Stay Young Recently a friend of mine came across a list of 12 ways to stay young. The amazing part: it’s from 50 years ago! The list appeared in 1969 and had been originally put out by AARP. The intriguing part is how relevant the suggestions still are […] More

  • How to Limit Robo-Calls and Scams

    How to Limit Robo-Calls and Scams Robo-calls to cell phones have gotten more prevalent and crafty. At one time, cell phone numbers were rarely called by automatic systems and spammers. Now cell numbers are routinely sold on contact lists, making it not only common but increasing as a public issue every year. Considering the fact […] More

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    Pat/Stress.104 – Seven Secrets to Successful Mornings

    Important points from this lesson: Get up before the rest of the family. Step into the light. Drink a glass of water. Engage in positive thinking. Eat a balanced breakfast. Review your plan of attack. Make your bed. Get your heart pumping. More