Archive for December, 2008

More Money

Finance, money, capital, or wealth – whatever you call it, we all have to deal with it (and want it). If we lived a long time ago, we would have traded corn or something else we made for something someone else made. But today, it’s money.

Sometimes it seems as though the world is centered on money. Especially recently, money and the economy has been on the forefront of our minds and has been such a huge political topic. How much do you have? How is it saved? How are you going to save even more? These are important questions, and talking to a financial advisor can be an important first step in managing your money. Other tips are to purchase an investing/money management program, read financial magazines like The Economist and Money, and join online chat rooms to get tips on what to do with your money.

When finances are tough, sometimes all you need is a paycheck advance to help make ends meet when you are between paychecks.

One powerful resource for those trying to get out of debt quickly is EscapeInterest.com. This site educates users on how they can get out of debt in half the time by “escaping” the interest that comes with conventional debt.

Enjoying Art & Photography

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Art and photography can be fun to create and also fun to look at. Even if you’re not the creative type, you can still enjoy it. Art and photography gives us a different way to look at the world. Some art and some photos inspire peace and relaxation, others inspire action and change, and still others cause us to be sad and worrisome.

Art and photography are great because there are an unlimited amount of styles out there. Every artists view is different, so every artist’s creations are different. Chances are, there’s some art out there that appeals to you. I remember when I was a little kid, being dragged to art museums with my mom, who would spend hours looking at what I though was just plain ugly artwork. I realize now that we just have different tastes. Check out a local gallery, you might be surprised!

The Buzz About Antioxidants

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Antioxidants are your answer to living a healthy life. They are nutrients that slow the oxidative damage to our health by killing off the by-products that cause disease and aging in our bodies. Antioxidants can help fight heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and even vision loss. Even strokes can be prevented or your chances of stroke reduced by 25% by eating five servings of fruit and vegetables every day. The best fruits and vegetables to eat include carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, oranges, and green peppers, among others. Really, there isn’t a fruit or vegetable that won’t give you some form of antioxidant power.

Also, antioxidants are found in nuts and seeds, vegetable oil, soy, red wine, fish and shellfish, red meat, chicken, garlic, and flax seed, oatmeal, barley and rye. If you aren’t sure if you’re eating foods with antioxidants, just make sure to include a grain and plenty of fruits and vegetables in each meal. Fruits that are bright in color are especially helpful. Activities that harm your intake of antioxidants include too much exposure to the sun as well as smoking or second-hand smoke.

My Dog Jack

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My dog Jack is entering his final years. He is a Boxer, who magically one day decided to mellow out. We chose that breed of dog because they are loyal and loving, and highly energetic. If someone is in the market for a dog, they should first consider the amount of energy they are willing to deal with. Animals can provide wonderful companionship, but only if you choose the right kind of animal for you. If you aren’t a dog person, think about a cat, a rabbit, fish, and even a snake. Before you make a final decision, talk to an animal expert at a pet store or to your local veterinarian about what needs the animal will have and if you’re ready to meet those needs.

Many dogs require that someone play with them whenever they are in the room. They want to be walked and paid attention to all day. Although this is typical of puppies, it doesn’t wear off for every dog. Our first two boxers were energetic throughout their whole lives and never really slowed down, they never chilled out. Jack luckily has, but if looking for a very relaxed dog that doesn’t require a lot of energy to own, don’t choose a Boxer.

Don’t You Just Love Soap?

In middle school my friends used to joke that I thought they all smelled bad. They said this because one year I gave pretty much all my friends soap for gifts. I got all the soaps from a bath and body store, which was fun to shop at and had everything I needed. I didn’t really mean to do it, I just kept finding really fun types of soap for different people.

At this bath and body store, there was confetti soap, soap crayons for drawing on the shower, soap that smelled good, etc. It became a running joke and still to this day whenever I see any type of soap that different or interesting I send it to a friend from middle school. It’s fun to try different kinds of soap and body wash because some smell amazing, some wake you up, and some calm you down. It’s a simple thing that we use every day, but it can be made a bit more fun with some variation.

A Phone Directory Education

When I was in first grade, my teacher gave us the interesting assignment to find everyone in our class’ home phone number in the phone book. It sounds like a weird assignment now, but it really did have multiple purposes. It taught us to learn how to use directories, which is an important part of business, education and socializing ourselves. It also taught us many other things as well.

First, we had all recently learned to read, so it was good practice reading. Second, our teacher wanted to make a class directory for his parents. It also gave us the opportunity to read names of people and street names, which many times are not spelled phonetically. It was an interesting lesson. The next day we all talked about interesting things that we found in the phone book. It was amazing how many kids found things that they though were interesting in the simple directory of phone numbers and addresses. We all noticed that there were a lot of Browns, which made it incredibly difficult to find Kevin Brown’s phone number. We also learned that Riley and Emma lived on the same street. It’s a bit surprising that I remember this certain activity, but it proves that it was fun and interesting!

Design Matters

Design isn’t just for artwork. Everything is designed, and everything has a designer. Some of us may think that we aren’t at all creative, but what you can design may surprise you. Think about it; you design your day, design your meals, and design your job. How you drive your car is a design in a way. However, there are people who specialize in certain types of design. Choosing one of these specialists to design your clothing, your house, your jewelry, your website, or your business plan is important.

You can find great designers by talking to friends and family members and asking for recommendations, or by looking online or in the phone book. Make sure to choose a designer who understands your personal style and what it is you are looking for. Don’t end up with a design you’ll hate.

Ahhh… Relaxation at the Spa

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Going to the spa is an amazing experience. If you’ve never gone, you should. Especially after a horrible day at the office or after finals week. Trust me…! It can be relaxing, provide great alone time (or time with your friends and loved ones if you choose), and it can be therapeutic as well. Spas help you relax your muscles as well as your mind, and you can choose services like manicures, pedicures and facials to help beautify and cleanse your skin.

My mom had never been to a spa, so I took her for her 60th birthday. It was a great way to bond as girls and relax at the same time. She absolutely loved the day and really appreciated it. If you ever need a gift idea, keep the spa in mind! I’m sure whoever you give it to will love it. You can even go with them like I did with my mom. Then you’ll get to reap the benefits of your gift as well!

Health Class

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In high school, we were required to take health class. Our health teacher was a bit crazy, but I couldn’t possibly think of anyone to better be a high school health teacher. “Mr. B” as he was fondly called, used to be a body builder and idolized Arnold Schwarzenegger. He could do an Arnold voice better than anyone I’ve ever heard. I can’t imagine that teaching a bunch of high school kids about eating well and exercising regularly could be an easy task, but he did a great job.

Our health teacher’s sense of humor, energy, and the fact that he was a role model made him a great teacher. Mr. B helped us learn about living a healthy lifestyle by playing games in class and simple competitions. The biggest competition of junior year health class what the weight loss/muscle gain competition. The top three people in each category for guys and girls got free memberships to Mr. B’s gym. This was great encouragement for everyone to practice the healthy lifestyles that Mr. B had taught us.

The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements

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Supplements can be a good way to help your body get more of what it needs than food can provide. I have a lot of friends who use various types of protein supplements to build muscle mass. I use vitamin supplements to make sure I am getting the important nutrition I need to stay healthy and injury free.

I have one friend who just decided a year ago that he wanted to build a lot of muscle, so he decided to work out and has a protein shake every morning for breakfast. It’s amazing how his body has changed in just about a year. Last year he was a pretty out-of-shape guy and you could tell just by looking at him. Now, his entire body is incredible, and you can see every single little muscle. He’s worked incredibly hard at the gym but he probably wouldn’t see the extreme results without the aid of his morning protein shakes every day.

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