There are several reasons that one might conclude that they need a career change. Their current positions might barely pay the bills, provide no support or opportunity for promotion, fail to tap into their best skills, cause a great deal of stress, or simply not satisfy their innermost passions. While it’s never too late to…
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Easy Budgeting Tips for Beginners
Are you someone who’s struggling with finances or maybe just in search of a few good budgeting tips? Either way, you’re in the right place. Read on for tips that can help you with both of those things. Save Money One of the critical things to know about budgeting is that you’ve got to save…
Creative Ways Restaurants & Bars Are Staying Afloat
The 2020 novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the lives of people all over the world, and restaurants and bars have been hit especially hard. The initial shutdown in March shuttered eateries all over the country for an indeterminate amount of time. While most people had hoped the shutdown would last no more than a…
Helping Children Through Uncertainty
We have made it halfway through 2020. When this year started, no one could have predicted what the year had in store for us. All of us have experienced uncertainty on a level we have not experienced before, and it does not look like life will become more certain anytime soon. While this is a…
A Non-Smoker’s Guide to Life
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc. and the Coverys Foundation to write about smoking cessation. All opinions are my own. “You can’t smell it, It’s going out the window!” That’s what my mom used to tell me back in the 80s and 90s when I’d complain while she…
I am not my Body. An Ode to My Health.
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, Inc. to write about the realities of obesity as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. When I hear someone say the words, “I see you” they invoke such a strong emotional response for me. I immediately feel a lump build in…
Improving Your Quality of Life
Life isn’t always clear and certain. Sometimes there are buckles in the road that challenge your resolve. It’s times like these where you make choices that can affect you for the rest of your life. Remaining positive, focused, and responsible will allow you to achieve financial stability, good health, and overall happiness. Taking Time…
Easy Projects to Revitalize the Look of Your Home
While you love your home, there are times when it will need a little more attention than just a good cleaning. Perhaps rooms are starting to show wear and tear, or certain areas appear outdated. You know you need to do something, but you’re not ready to commit to a total renovation or have the…
Confessions of a Wino: Traveling in the Beverage Industry
Meet Chip. He started working in the food and beverage industry when Anthony Bourdain was still doing No Reservations. He quickly realized that his love was heavily biased towards the beverage side of the house, so he worked his tail off to become first a bartender, then a bar manager, and finally the beverage director…
Switching Up Your Coffee Routine at Home
As one of the most beloved beverages known to mankind, coffee is in a league of its own. There are so many ways to prepare and enjoy it. If you’ve always picked up a cup of coffee from a local coffeehouse, that’s simple and fun. However, there’s nothing quite like brewing your own cup of…