Simple CampfireHow's your summer going? If you have kids, you know how hectic summer can be. It can be difficult to carve out a little time when you are not running to this place or that. Time to just be. Even with a family you can make time for some down time. It's a choice. Just say no to some of the requests.It seems we need to unplug from all … [Read more...]
Money-Saving Sports Drinks that Actually Work (Low Calorie Too)
Healthy Chocolate Milk!Are you spending more on sports drinks now that you are exercising more? How about spending much less and getting more results? You can drink the most effective sports drinks and save money at the same time. Here are the most effective sports drinks that I found at Women's Health. How nice that they don't cost much and are … [Read more...]
Giving Up Network TV or How I Save $70 a Month the Easy Way
So Many Choices; So Little Quality We are joining the many people who have stopped getting cable/satellite tv. We will save $70 a month this way. Woo! I read about many people who have taken this step and wondered if we could do it. Now I know. We've noticed that we don't watch much tv anymore. Isn't it amazing that with so many channels … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Invest in Yourself
Investing in YourselfWant some surefire investment tips? No fees, no commissions, no down-side risk? Here are ten ways that will benefit you and your quality of life no matter what the economy does. Help yourself!1. Always look for ways to increase your skills. This is true for your job and when you are not at work. Whenever I find myself in a … [Read more...]
Retire at 70? What Most People Forget
Planning on retiring at 70 or later? More and more people are. That way they expect to have enough saved to retire on. I see a flaw in that plan that I think many people are overlooking: to be healthy enough to work until age 70, you'll need a strong, healthy body. I know a lot of people in their 60's who have either retired or are still … [Read more...]
Top 10 Free Workout Videos on YouTube
I've seen fitness walkers out in very cold temperatures doing their power walk past my house. I'm just not that hardy. Indoor exercise is more appealing until warmer temperatures return.YouTube has plenty of workout videos to keep you sweating away the pounds. And you can't beat the price: free!Here are the top 10 fitness workout videos on … [Read more...]
Coffee Lessens the Pain of Exercise
Attention gym rats! One more reason to drink coffee! Drinking 2 cups of coffee before exercise lessens muscle pain during your workout. On hot days, drink iced coffee. Keep ice cubes made of leftover coffee in the freezer so you won't dilute the coffee. Coffee lessens the pain of just about everything, in my experience. Now you can have your … [Read more...]