Summer is almost over and it’s time to buckle down and get ready for back to school. Depending on the age of our kids, each year we find that their needs change, possibly get more[…]
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Ways to Beat Social Anxiety
As a person who grew up with tremendous amounts of social anxiety I can attest to the complications it can cause in your life. I missed many days of school growing up and when I[…]
A Google exec shares the No. 1 trait that leads to professional success
Google exec Peter Roper attributes his professional success to one specific trait: fearlessness. Before Roper became Google’s head of mobile brand strategy in 2014, he made a point of constantly taking steps to build his[…]
7 Easy Tips And Recipes For Bringing Your Lunch To Work
I know all too well the pain of figuring out what to eat or where to eat on a lunch break. Eating out each day becomes quite expensive and you usually end up eating things[…]
Americans Are Taking More Paid Vacation Days But They’re Too Scared To Use All Offered
Americans are notoriously bad at taking what little paid time off they get from their jobs. But there is one way to get people to take more paid vacation: Give them more of it. As the economy[…]
5 Things To Do To Be More Successful At Work
It’s tempting to think that success at work is dependent upon having the perfect job. But in thinking exclusively about what you want from a future dream job, you may be missing important opportunities to[…]
10 Toxic People To Avoid
Toxic people defy logic. Some are blissfully unaware of the negative impact that they have on those around them, and others seem to derive satisfaction from creating chaos and pushing other people’s buttons. As important[…]
Graduation Advice: 5 Things To Do In Your 20’s
It’s commencement season, which means some of the nation’s top CEOs, personal finance gurus and self-made millionaires and billionaires are dishing out their best advice to the Class of 2017. Here’s what Bill Gates, Sallie[…]
Clean Up In One Hour Or Less: Home Hacks
Have you ever caught a glimpse of the insane amount of dust build-up on blinds or air vents and thought to yourself, “I should clean that…later”? Do you get frustrated fumbling through your cluttered vanity[…]
How Much Do Guests Actually Give At Weddings?
A wedding can be one of the most special moments in a couple’s life together. Being invited to share in that special day can be a very expensive memory. Between the travel expenses, hotel stay,[…]
Could A Single Gene End Pain?
ON A SCALE of 1 to 10, how would you rate your pain? Would you say it aches, or would you say it stabs? Does it burn, or does it pinch? How long would you[…]
Is There An Ugly Side To Getting Rich?
In one photograph, the German-born, Harvard-educated hedge fund manager Florian Homm, who made and lost a personal fortune of more than $800 million, poses in a German brothel that he once co-owned. In another, Imelda Marcos,[…]
Your Shoelaces Keep Coming Undone? Here’s the Science Behind It
Why do shoelaces come undone as soon as they’re tied? It turns out the answer may be more than poor tying. Mechanical engineers at the University of California Berkeley found that the force of a[…]
10 Of The Most Expensive Cities In The World
For the fourth year in a row, Singapore is the most expensive city in the world. That’s according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual Worldwide Cost of Living survey, newly released for 2017. To determine[…]
College For Free In Two Of The Most Expensive Places In The US
I have always felt that it’s an utmost priority to educate a society. When a country’s citizens are educated they become innovators, inventors, and successful, healthy people. Hopefully, other states in America will follow suit[…]
5 Easy Tax Tips If You’re Up Against A Deadline
Putting off your taxes until the last minute is only natural, especially if you owe the IRS money. With more people delaying the inevitable this year, procrastinators need to realize that tax day cometh, whether you[…]
On An Overbooked Flight? Here’s What To Do.
I’ve never personally had to deal with an overbooked flight, although I’ll admit I rarely fly anymore if I can avoid it. The fiasco of flying nowadays is almost not worth it to me, if[…]
The Top 10 College Majors Seem To Be Unchanging. This Is Why.
It seems that the most popular majors sought by college students hasn’t changed much through the years. This list was complied in 2014, yet in 2017, these majors are still in the top ten. The[…]
5 Underrated TV Shows You Should Watch
I’m not evangelical by nature. But it’s no fun—indeed, rather sad, even borderline pathetic—to enthusiastically drop the name of a show you’ve been watching. . . and have it land on the floor with a[…]
5 Everyday Ways To Teach Your Kids About Consent
Sexual consent can be tough to explain to young kids. But this psychotherapist has some advice. My daughter and I are waiting in the exam room for the pediatrician. We are here for her annual[…]
Ways Technology Has Changed Our Lives
7 Ways Technology Has Changed Our Lives Over the years, technology has been responsible for creating amazing resources, which literally put all the information we need right at our fingertips. The advance of technology has[…]
Looking For A Second Chance At Education? Here Are Some Options.
Just because your child dropped out of high school doesn’t mean it’s the end of the line. Some 75% of high school dropouts eventually finish their education. Here’s the lowdown on getting that second chance.[…]
Top Ranking Colleges In Colorado For 2017
Planning to go to college? Colorado is a great place to be. The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along[…]
How To Keep Your Children Safe
Keeping our children safe takes not only educating them but educating ourselves on many of the dangers that may confront them. Learning about these dangers and teaching our children safety is a priority.
10 Of The Most Anticipated PC Games of 2017
2016 was a decent if unspectacular year for PC gaming. Several popular game franchises received high quality additions – Battlefield 1, Dishonored 2, Civilization VI, and Watch Dogs 2 just to name a few –[…]
Why We Shouldn’t Shield Our Kids From Boredom
When we offer kids endless entertainment and activities, do we end up stifling their imaginations? From books, arts, and sports classes to iPads and television, many parents do everything in their power to entertain and[…]
How Are Jobs And Careers Changing In The Future?
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The Truth About Those Resolutions
To so many, a new year means a blank slate, a chance to start fresh, and an opportunity to be our best selves. We indulge during the holiday season, start the new year with a[…]
Dating Etiquette Tips No One Will Tell You
Dating online definitely has it’s pros and cons. Unfortunately, there have been no rules and little advice on how to make those experiences better for you and those you meet. This following article by Laura Zam,[…]
Think outside the box for Xmas 2016 – Amazing Craft Ideas
Christmas is just around the corner and for those of you who are late on decorating their Christmas tree we come to you with a few unusual yet creative alternatives that will definitely set you[…]
Even With The Internet, Books Are Still Prefered
From the New York Times: No, the Internet Has Not Killed the Printed Book. “No, the Internet Has Not Killed the Printed Book. Most People Still Prefer Them,” Daniel Victor of the New York Times[…]
Is A Marriage Apocalypse On Its Way?
Over the last couple of decades I’ve noticed a trend. People are choosing to be together but aren’t feeling the need to make it “official”. Below is an interesting article by Carol Costello that investigates[…]
Ready For Christmas? Here Are 10 Exciting Christmas Trends!
Christmas is on it’s way and most people have already begun decorating. As the years go by trends change and new ideas come along. Luckily, we have the internet and many stores that cater to[…]
Get A Straight-Jacket, Colorado’s Weather Is Insane!
If you’ve lived in Colorado for any amount of time you have learned about the shockingly bi-polar weather of this state. It can get up to 80 degrees in December where you think spring has[…]
16 Things To Know About Dating Someone From Colorado
So you’ve met someone from Colorado. As you can imagine there a few things you can expect. They are most likely quite active (a cyclist, skier, runner, etc.), they probably come with a dog (not[…]
Texting and Driving? Facts On Why You Should Stop NOW!
“Oh, it will be okay, just this once.” “I really need to answer this text, it will be quick.” “I’m only taking my eyes off the road for a second.” Yes, there are many excuses[…]
Is It Art? You Decide.
I’m always amazed at the things I see being passed off as art. Yet, as I pass judgment, I also realize that some of this “art” brings out a lot of emotions in people. If a piece can[…]