Today we found articles on ways to make negativity work in your favor, little known tips to help you pay tuition, and cleaning hacks to keep your place spick and span.
I haven't owned a television in over 7 years. I haven't lived in a house with a set in over 5 years. I spend my days largely television-free, and I actually like it.
I just finished reading "The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man" by Brett and Kate McKay. As the married mom of 2 sons nearing manhood and the daughter
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Up the odds of scoring a bulkhead or an emergency exit seat and avoid the middle seat with this guide to airline boarding practices.
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Looming deadlines, a 10-mile to-do list...it's time to conquer it all and get back on track at work. You can do it!
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Building a Credit History
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Today we found articles on ways to make negativity work in your favor, little known tips to help you pay tuition, and cleaning hacks to keep your place spick and span.
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The 7 Most Affordable Destinations for Bird Nerds
If bird watching is a hobby of yours, you'll love these affordable vacation spots.
Life Without Television
I haven't owned a television in over 7 years. I haven't lived in a house with a set in over 5 years. I spend my days largely television-free, and I actually like it.
25 Easy Ways to Make Your Life More Interesting
It's easy to get trapped in a humdrum routine. Shake things up with one or more of these simple activities, lessons, experiments, and adventures.
100 Easy Ways to Brighten Someone's Day
It's easy to brighten someone's day. Try some of these 100 ways and maybe your day will be brightened, too.
Book Review: The Art of Manliness Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man
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If you want to spend less on groceries, the solution might be hiding in the back of your cupboards.
How to Help Your Adult Children Become Financially Independent
If your grown children are still depending on you for every little money matter, it's time to teach them how to go it alone.
Slow and Steady Wins the Debt Race
When you're in deep debt, bankruptcy can look appealing. However, the long way out of debt is usually the best way to get — and stay — out of debt.
6 Things I Learned About Money From Famous People's Wills
Ancestry has made 170 million will and probate documents available online. You can learn a lot about a person by what they've left behind.
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