How to Eat Clean on a Tight Budget

How to Eat Clean on a Tight Budget

Several months ago, I decided to lose 50 pounds (and I’ve lost 35 so far!).  I was sick and tired of gaining more and more weight.  I knew that if I didn’t make some major changes to my lifestyle, I would keep putting on the pounds. started exercising 5-7 times per...
My $1,000 Mistake – Why You Need Vision Insurance

My $1,000 Mistake – Why You Need Vision Insurance

In November, we went through open enrollment at work.  I selected the health insurance plan with the highest premiums (because it also has the lowest deductible), decided to opt out of dental insurance because I feel dental insurance is basically a scam, and waived...
9 Ways to Get Free Yoga Classes

9 Ways to Get Free Yoga Classes

I love yoga.  It’s challenging and has numerous physical benefits – it makes you more flexible, it makes stretching easier, and it strengthens your muscles.  It has plenty of mental benefits as well.  I leave yoga feeling centered, calm, and refreshed. The first time...
How to be Happy in 4 Simple Steps

How to be Happy in 4 Simple Steps

Visits to therapists skyrocket during the cold winter months.  Research shows that most of us feel more sad, anxious, or irritable during the winter than we do in the summer.  Some develop a serious condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is defined as...