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Do You Have “Perfect Sense”?

Are you in danger of missing out on the amazing living art near you?  You could be if you are like most of us. Don't be.   I just got back from a visit with my mom who has dementia. Some of the changes she is experiencing are surprising. She now loves trees. This from the woman who once said, "If you've seen one tree you've seen … [Read more...]

The Game Plan for Turning Your Dreams into Reality (that anyone can do)

There was a song back in the hippie days that went "La, la, la, la, la, la, live for today . . . for tomorrow never comes." A popular saying back then was "Be here now."  I think it came from Eastern philosophy that was popular after the Beatles started following a spiritual guru from India. I'm all for being in the moment and smelling the … [Read more...]

Use Your Kitchen to Organize Your Whole Family

Want to zip through your kitchen in record time? How about making it easier for everyone to help themselves to healthy snacks? How about getting all your counter space back? Here's how to get the chaos under control for smoother mornings and nights. The kitchen is Grand Central Station for most families. Let's get it under control and … [Read more...]

10 Time Management Tips from Personal Finance Bloggers

Who needs time management tips? Everyone! Who knows good time management tricks? Bloggers! Bloggers often have day jobs, young families and tight schedules. Here are some practical time management tips from my fellow bloggers I met at FinCon13, a personal finance bloggers conference. 1.  Write it down. If you don't write it down … [Read more...]

Unplug the Kids for Some Downtime This Summer!

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...]

Green Projects that Save You Money and Raise Your Spirits

Here are some of my favorite green projects that give you big rewards. 1. Take the Nature Cure. Just being out in nature is great for reducing stress. Click here for fun ways to do that--including some amazing benefits of playing in the dirt!  Don't knock it until you've tried it! Maybe pot up some cherry tomatoes and hot peppers? Yum. 2. … [Read more...]

5 Springtime Opportunities to Seize

Welcome, Spring!Happy Spring! Let the change in seasons be good to you and for you!  It's a new season and a new chance to make easy improvements in your finances and well-being. Here are some great ways to improve your quality of life this Spring that will continue to give you benefits all through Summer!1.  With the cold weather we're having, … [Read more...]

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