Home & Living
Learn How to Set a Goal
(NewsUSA) – To paraphrase Mark Twain, "Giving up smoking is
the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times." Setting a goal,
whether it be to lose weight, earn a promotion or spend more time with your family, is easy — it's
carrying through that proves problematic.
And yet, the world's most successful [...]
AMCP Offers Advice for Traveling With Medications
(NewsUSA) – Advanced planning for traveling with medications
can prevent consumers from spending their precious vacation time at the pharmacy counter or on the
phone with their doctor.
One of the most common mistakes occurs when consumers take a full supply of medications on
vacation and then lose them, says Mark Brueckl, the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's [...]
Getting Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment
(NewsUSA) – Most seniors know that the Medicare open
enrollment season kicks off on November 15. And, most seniors know they'll have until December 31
to change select their benefit option for the coming year, if they want to make a change.
This is an important time of year for seniors and their loved ones to review [...]
Getting a Man Just Got Easier
(NewsUSA) – So you haven't found the perfect man yet? Singles
bars and blind dates haven't been too successful, and you're tired of waiting for Mr. Right to find
you. So what are your options? You can sulk, give up or take control of your dating destiny and
focus on getting a life – then getting a man. [...]
Quick Fixes to Dust Away Your Spring-Cleaning Blues
(NewsUSA) – 'Tis the season of birds, bees and dust pans. As
spring slowly drifts toward summer, many homeowners and apartment dwellers will embrace big
cleaning projects. In fact, 75 percent of Americans make spring cleaning a part of their seasonal
routine, according to a 2008 survey conducted by the Spring Cleaning Survey by the Soap and
Detergent Association.
To [...]
When to Hire a Plumber, When to DIY
(NewsUSA) – Home repair shows might convince some Americans to
tackle big projects, but when it comes to plumbing, do-it-yourself projects aren't always a smart
idea.
Plumbing errors can lead to messy problems, the kind that destroy personal property and
eat up insurance claims. If you cause more problems than you fix, your plumber will have to spend
more time [...]
Taking a Break With a Girls' Night In
(NewsUSA) – Work and family obligations leave many American
women pressed for time. But many women are still finding time for their friends. According to a
study conducted by Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn, five in six women make it a priority
to spend time with friends.
"Being a mom and having a career can leave me little time [...]
Spotless Homes for the Budget-Conscious
(NewsUSA) – With budgets stretched tight, many consumers are
looking to cut back on expenses. And while skipping that afternoon latte or lunch out will
certainly help, many Americans can find hidden value by taking a hard look at their cleaning
budgets.
Clean homes mean healthy and happy inhabitants, but professional cleaning services
can be pricey. What many people fail [...]
Tips on Cleaning with Everyday Household Items
(NewsUSA) – Have your household cleaning rituals become
increasingly monotonous, or do you often find yourself running out of a key cleaning product right
when you are planning on tackling a mess? The experts at Merry Maids, the nation's largest home
cleaning provider, offer a creative twist on routine household chores.
Remove stains with fragrant citrus fruits:
*For marble countertops, [...]
Succeed With Your Healthy New Year's Resolution
SUCCEED WITH YOUR HEALTHY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION
HAVE YOU RESOLVED TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOUR TEETH IN THE NEW YEAR? MAKE SURE YOU'RE
BRUSHING CORRECTLY AND LOOK FOR TOOLS TO MAKE IT EASIER, LIKE HYDRABRUSH EXPRESS FROM ORALBOTIC
RESEARCH. THIS UNIQUE ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH CLEANS ALL SIX SURFACES OF YOUR TEETH SIMULTANEOUSLY AND
TAKES FORTY SECONDS OR LESS [...]
