Archive for June, 2008
Lower your stress AND save on gas
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I’ve noticed a weird phenomenon amongst highway drivers in Utah: they’re driving the speed limit, 65 mph. For those of you outside Utah, this is quite amazing as normally one has to go about 80 mph to keep from feeling like you’re going to be run off the road.
In an effort to save on [...]
9 simple ways to prepare for an emergency
7 comments so farSevere flooding in the Midwest, earthquakes in Japan, fatal tornadoes in the southern states…maybe it’s me, but it seems that these disasters are happening more often and in more diverse places than ever before. That makes it all the more important to be prepared for an emergency because in all reality an emergency in your [...]
Lessons learned from the housing crisis
14 comments so farIf the housing crisis has taught me one thing, it’s how important it is to live within our means. A lot of people are in trouble because their eyes were bigger than their wallets, a common problem here in the United States.
Years ago my in-laws were looking to purchase their first home. After some searching [...]
Re-seeing those you love
17 comments so farA beautiful post over at Lives Less Ordinary suggests that we don’t need to visit the Seven Wonders of the World to appreciate the world in which we live. In fact, Amy suggests stepping back, taking a deep breath and “allowing your eyes to drink in the unique beauty of what surrounds you.” (She’s [...]
5 tricks to simplifying laundry
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Of all the mundane chores out there, laundry has to rank near the top. Just look at that woman’s face. She is NOT a happy camper. Here are five ways to expedite this soul-draining chore so you can spend your time doing more cheerful and pleasant things.
Pre-Sort Darks and Whites. This works best if [...]
