WHY Spring Cleaning?
Have you ever wondered why we are annually seized by a sudden urge to air out the house, banish dust, organize closets, clean out cabinets, scrub floors, wash windows and organize our garages, attics and basements? It turns out that there are biological, social and psychological reasons for the spring cleaning ritual… and that’s a […]
Easter Deviled Eggs
A special touch for Easter fun on a traditional favorite. Ingredients: 12 large eggs¼ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip)Hot sauce to taste¼ teaspoon dry mustard4 drops red food coloring4 drops blue food coloring4 drops green food coloring3 cups water, or as desired Directions: Place eggs into a large saucepan, cover with cold […]
BOOST Your Thinking
Anyone can learn and understand more after just 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise. That is the finding of a University of Western Ontario study published in the January 2018 issue of Neuropsychologia. The effects of 10 minutes of exercise appear to be immediate. In the study, a group used an exercise bike for […]
SAVE Money with Apps
Save more money by using helpful smartphone apps. Here are a few helpful financial apps to help you save, invest and make financial decisions. The app Acorns rounds up small purchases. If you buy a $2.50 coffee, it rounds up the price to $3 and invests the 50 cents in a portfolio of low-cost exchange-traded […]
Staying ENGAGED at Work
The typical employee feels disengaged or bored with their work for about 10.5 hours per week. However, it is possible to stay sharp and engaged in nearly any job. The first steps happen the night before. They should make sure they get at least seven to nine hours of sleep. Look at the commute as […]