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Creative Pizzas to Make for National Pizza Day

By Carlos on February 9, 2018 Food and Dining

What’s not to love about pizza? There’s gooey cheese, rich sauce, and plenty of tasty toppings layered on crust and baked to perfection. Pizza is simply delicious, that’s why America has dedicated an entire day to celebrating it. In honor of National Pizza Day, we’ve compiled a list of creative pizza recipes that are sure to satisfy your strongest cravings. Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza Meat, cheese, and a creamy white sauce combine to create a flavorful pizza that will make your taste buds sing. Spread half a cup of ranch dressing onto a 12-inch pizza crust. Next, top the dough…

Ways to Avoid a Winter Fitness Rut

By Carlos on February 7, 2018 Personal Care

It’s easy to stop achieving your fitness goals in the wintertime. It’s easy to crave foods, be lazy and get sick during this time of the year. Studies have shown that those who hibernate during the wintertime consume an extra 800 calories a day. Here are some tips to avoid a fitness rut during winter: Start in the Morning Before you start your day, you may want to consider exercising. Many people exercise before they start their day to feel energized. Dress in Layers If you’re going to exercise outside, you’ll want to wear multiple layers of clothing. You can…

Healthy Ways to Enjoy your Coffee & Tea without Sweeteners

By Carlos on February 6, 2018 Food and Dining

If you can’t stand the taste of a black coffee or unsweetened tea, you are not alone. Nothing is better than starting your day off with a sweetened cup of caffeine. However, the kind of sweetener you add can make or break your healthy habits. Sugary syrups, artificial sweeteners, and refined granulated sugar may be popular at your local coffee shop, but they aren’t good for your body. Thankfully, there are healthy sweetening substitutes out there that aren’t hard to find. Kick the bad habits and get down with these healthier swaps. Your taste buds won’t even notice the difference…

Chic Work Outfit Ideas for When It’s Freezing Outside

By Carlos on February 5, 2018 Seasonal

It’s sub-zero degrees outside and it’s too cold to go to work looking cute, right? Follow these outfit ideas and stay warm in the workplace while looking chic. Swap Tights for Leggings If you’re someone who loves patterned tights with dresses and skirts, try switching them out for leggings during the winter. You can utilize geometric shapes, stripes, polka dots, floral patterns, and abstract prints to add to your outfits, this will help keep your legs from freezing during your commute. Plus, legging waistbands are often wider and less restrictive than tights. Boot Season Rather than letting heels take the…

Fun Things to Bet On During the “Big Game”

By Carlos on February 4, 2018 Seasonal

The “Big Game” between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles is only a few days away. While the talking heads on sports media are going crazy with analysis and predictions, you may be thinking of placing a bet just for fun. If the obvious wagers seem dull try the following list of real prop bets. The Coin Toss Simply pick whether the coin will show heads or tails. It may seem like an easy 50-50 wager, but statistics show that it can land more often on one or the other, depending on how it is flipped. Either way,…

Tips and Tricks for Frozen Pipes

By Carlos on February 3, 2018 Home

Plumbing problems can be costly and time-consuming if they are not caught early. Fortunately, many expensive repairs can be avoided by completing routine maintenance on your plumbing system. However, one issue that must be dealt with quickly in order to avoid costly repair bills is frozen pipes. Here are some essential facts about how to approach this problem should it arise. During frigid winter temperatures, frozen water pipes are a serious concern for most homeowners. When water freezes inside a pipe, it can create pressure equaling 2000 pounds per square inch. The water expands beyond the pipe’s ability to contain…

Heart Healthy Tips for National Wear Red Day

By Carlos on February 2, 2018 Health & Wellness

National Wear Red Day is designed to increase awareness about heart disease among women. This day was created to deliver an urgent wake-up call to women about the number one health threat, heart disease. Easy Ways to Boost Heart Health There are many things you can do to decrease your chances of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, it is not necessary to become a marathon runner in order to live a healthier lifestyle. The most essential part of creating a heart-healthy routine is by making good choices with regard to diet and exercise. Ways to Enhance Your Heart Health Stay Hydrated Consuming…

Smart Ways to Save Money on Clothes

By Carlos on February 1, 2018 Personal Care

It’s the dead of winter and you’ve already changed your hair, your jewelry, and your shoe collection. It can be pricey to switch up your wardrobe all at once, so you’ve got to be reasonable. Keep these tips in mind while you’re shopping for new clothes. Back to Basics Do you have your basics covered? If not, head to a store where you can snag tees, tanks and cardigans for under ten dollars each. This will give you the foundation for different outfits and you won’t have to break the bank trying to set yourself up for success. Thrift Finds…

How to Naturally Boost Your Energy with Food

By Carlos on January 31, 2018 Food and Dining

Many people turn to energy drinks and other caffeinated beverages when they need a little more energy, but there are more natural choices available. Plant-based foods offer us some of the best sources of energy, as well as providing high concentrations of the vitamins, minerals, and protein our bodies need to function at optimum efficiency. Before you reach for that energy drink, consider one of these all-natural alternatives when trying to boost your energy. Lemon Water Lemon water is nature’s energy drink and it’s cheap and easy to make. Add a few drops of real lemon juice to a bottle…

Cutting Back on these Things Can Lead to an Earlier Retirement

By Carlos on January 30, 2018 Money

The traditional path to retirement is fairly simple, you start working in your early 20s and put money into a retirement plan consistently and retire around 65. That’s how it has been for decades, although in recent years, many have found that they need to keep working into their late 60s and even their 70s because they didn’t save enough money for retirement. Some people are deciding to retire much sooner. By aggressively saving as much as possible, people have built accounts with enough money that they can live on the interest they earn. Some have even retired in their…

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