Flu season is pretty severe this year stretching health care providers and drug supplies. According to the CDC there is now widespread flu activity in 41 states. This season over 2,200 people have been hospitalized and diagnosed with the flu and 18 children have died. No one can say when it will be over, but most seasons last 11-12 weeks. We’re now into week five. Emergency rooms are crammed … [Read more...]
5 Ugly Tax Surprises To Watch Out For
Tax time is just around the corner but taxes aren’t always the easiest things to get done, especially if you’ve started out on new endeavors this year. Here is a heads up for 5 terrible tax surprises that could catch you off guard. Unemployment benefits are taxable. It seems a bit unusual that a program which is paid for by taxes can be taxed but it’s true. If you’re … [Read more...]
Decorate Like A Pro
Don’t design with clichés. If you live in Floridayou don’t need to cover your room with seashells and other objects from the area, the same goes from mountain cottages, homes in Arizona and other parts of the country thick with culture. One designer explains that you should imply rather than be explicit. If you end up going overboard, your home can turn into a theme park. Don’t be afraid to … [Read more...]
When Choosing A Diet, Compare Similarities, Not Differences
If you’re of the nearly 45 million other Americans who plan to go on a diet sometime this year, how do you know which one is right? They all seem so different, and seem to conflict with each other. The solution is to diet smarter and stop comparing the difference it diet strategies and start comparing similarities. For this approach examine the diet plans that you’re considering and base your … [Read more...]
Genetics Now Link Epilepsy and Migraines
People who have been diagnosed with epilepsy are at a higher risk for migraines and new studies show evidence of a genetic link between the two. The study confirmed that having a family history of epilepsy is a strong risk factor for migraine headaches. Researchers studied about 500 families that included two or more members with epilepsy and found that people with the largest number of close … [Read more...]
5 Space Saving Ideas
Nesting tables are great for small spaces. They are wonderfully versatile with the ability to add more table space or floor space depending on your needs. These are great for hosting small parties and when the party is over just slide them under each other giving your multiple tables taking up the space of one. Sleeper sofas are great for any space but especially studio apartments. Doubling as … [Read more...]
Use Every Inch – Sneaky Storage Ideas
Storage is an issue in nearly every home once you have lived there for any length of time. Rooms that seemed large and roomy, over time become crowded with decorative and necessary items. There are lots of unique and clever ways to store items if you think outside the box. Here are a few you can incorporate into your home to increase storage in an attractive or hidden way. Extend a book case … [Read more...]
Make Change into Lasting Habits
Change is hard. Change can be good, and change can be bad, but it’s always hard. Usually we’re looking for ways to be, do and act better but once we find something we can do, it’s hard to stick to it. In order to believe in a new identity, we first have to prove it to ourselves. If we want to boost our self confidence we need to set ourselves up for a moment of success. To change a behavior … [Read more...]
Watch Out for these 5 Roofing Scams
Winter storms can cause some of the worst damage to a home. Repairs have to be made even when the temperatures are low. Keeping the roof in good repair is important since it takes the brunt of the external forces. Wind, rain, hail, all hit the room first. Anytime a roof is damaged, the homeowner wants to get it repaired quickly to minimize and prevent further damages. Unfortunately, there are … [Read more...]
Buy Men's Dress Shirts That Actually Fit
Buying clothes is never a fun task for a man, especially if it’s for dress clothes. However there’s nothing better than a man who cleans up nicely. Shopping for something that makes you look like James Bond is easier said than done. Even if you’re not looking for the perfect suit, but just something to wear out on the town or to the office, how often do you pick something out in the store and … [Read more...]
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