Summer’s coming! Is you’re A.C. unit up to snuff? If it is running poorly or runs constantly, it may be a simple case of needing to recharge the coolant. A professional HVAC mechanic should be called and they can refill and check the unit for leaks. This is a modest priced job and it should […]
Facebook Games Offer Downtime for Homemakers and Writers
It’s called downtime. Even between scheduled breaks and lunch hours, people need to decompress. But most writers and homemakers don’t get scheduled breaks. This is the real world, and most of us aren’t Peg Bundy, eating bonbons and watching soaps. For some, that’s where Facebook games come in. Well, you also need friends to play […]
5 Fun Ways To Expand Your Social Network
When building your Facebook friends list, finding likeminded folks on the internet can be challenging. However, following this 5 simple steps will take you from Facebook novice to Facebook connoisseur in no time flat! When “searching” look at professions and employers Growing your list by finding people that are (or have been) employed in similar […]
The Truth About Weight Loss
Why is it that so many people seem to want nothing more than to lose weight, have tried hundreds of different ways to do so, and yet, despite having all of the desire to do so in the world, seem to fail time and time again…either giving up after only a few short weeks, maybe […]
How To Find Your Perfect First Apartment!
On June 8th I will be officially spreading my wings and leaving the nest, meaning that I will finally be moving into my very first apartment! I lived away at school for four years, so I’m no stranger to being away from family and having to take care of myself, but a dormitory just doesn’t […]
Helpful Tips to Use Portable AC for Maximum Cooling Efficiency
Portable AC is the best choice for all rental properties as it is easy to install and use. Plus, you can easily move the unit from one room to another, and you can also use it as supplemental cooling for the central HVAC units. But to reap its maximum benefits, you must use the unit […]
What Does “Fat” Mean, Anyway?
Someone posed this question to me recently, and ever since then I have been curious about people’s differing opinions. I am posting this question in a few places online, and I will also ask around in person to see if I get different answers face-to-face. I’m not sure if anyone else is interested in this, […]
Pass Me the Credit Please
The credit crunch pounded our nation two years ago, but try living without one of these little plastic treasures and soon discover how quickly things can get complicated. Renting a car at most major car rental agencies, checking aboard a cruise ship or even checking into a hotel is difficult–if not impossible–without the familiar Visa, […]
How Taking up Vaping Could Save a Smokers Life
Big Tobacco made its fortune by promoting cigarette smoking as fashionable and cool. They targeted women and even children while hiding the fact that smoking cigarettes is directly related to cancer. To this day, it remains the leading cause of death in the United States and more than 16 million people suffer serious illnesses because […]
Cooking Tips for Singles
When I separated a couple of years ago and was living on my own for the very first time in my adult life, I found out that it’s actually harder to cook for one, than it is for a family. Fast food was not the answer. At first, it may seem cheaper than buying groceries, […]