Are You Working Too Hard At Saving Money?

30 Seconds to Creating an Awesome Checkbook Balance
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-11-02 | Word Count: 506 | Page Views: 1512 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33
Have you ever watched a squirrel balancing up on the highwires? He actually makes the balancing act look easy, doesn't he? I always wonder what will happen to the squirrel should he lose his balance. You see, the highwires are not part of his natural habitat. They are manmade, and he has no safety cushion built in to protect him.

Can Faith and Patience Help You Save More Money?
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 787 | Page Views: 1366 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83
It's hard to be patient at times, isn't it? It's even more difficult when things aren't going our way. Makes us want to jump right in there and *make things happen.* But, is it a signal that perhaps we should do the very opposite instead? Should we just sit tight?

Money Integrity: Teach Your Children Well
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-09-05 | Word Count: 471 | Page Views: 1625 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 0.75
We think of integrity as doing the right thing when no one is looking. But, does this hold true for money, too? Share with your children the values you'd like them to carry into adulthood. We have opportunities to teach our children, even in unexpected ways!

Bosses Day: 25 Wallet-Friendly Gift Ideas
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-08-23 | Word Count: 799 | Page Views: 1979 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67
Bosses Day is right around the corner again -- but no need to panic! You still have plenty of time to find a great gift. The good news is that finding the perfect gift for your boss doesn't need to drain your wallet. Read on for some practical and low-cost gift ideas, including gifts for bosses with special circumstances.

Saving, Spending and Sabotage!
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-08-16 | Word Count: 606 | Page Views: 1135 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.20
I confess - I should've seen it coming. But, I didn't. Late evening last week, I was at the halfway mark of my three-mile walk. I paused just long enough to glance up at my home, as my pet-friendly blinds were moving slightly.

10 Simple Ways to Create Your First Back-to-School Fund
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-07-26 | Word Count: 589 | Page Views: 2334 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33
If you're looking for a *practical* reason to save, how about building a Back-to-School Fund? It can help you limit or even avoid using a credit card for back-to-school shopping.

How to Grow Your Very Own Money Tree
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2004-11-18 | Word Count: 0 | Page Views: 1
Okay. So money doesn't really grow on trees. Unless you plant your own Mighty Money Tree, that is! Imagine that only a few moments ago you planted a young sapling in your back yard.

Meatballs: Friend, or Foe?
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2004-10-28 | Word Count: 0 | Page Views: 0 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00
We all have those moments, don't we? We're right in the middle of a project, and it's simply not going well. Like me, you may find yourself becoming irritated, wishing you could find an easier way to get the job done (or even eliminate it completely.) I'd settle for a tool that would make quick work of it. Life is just too precious to spend time being irritated.

Unique Gifts: Ideas for All Seasons
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2004-10-20 | Word Count: 0 | Page Views: 1
There's an alternative to buying gifts that sit on a shelf waiting for the next garage sale. For something completely unique, why not consider gifts that *keep on giving* for your friends, co-workers or loved ones?

Bosses Day: 25 Gift Ideas for Your Wallet
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2004-10-12 | Word Count: 0 | Page Views: 1
Finding the perfect gift for your boss doesn't need to leave your wallet empty. Read on for some low-cost gift ideas -- including gifts for bosses with special circumstances.

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Choosing Rainwear
Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-11-04 | Word Count: 741 | Page Views: 936
Rainwear does more than simply keep out rain or snow, it protects from wind, cold, and chemical splashes. Your choice of rainwear depends on the expected weather, the expected temperatures, your planned activities, and your budget. Rainwear materials and designs greatly affect the performance you can expect. There are three major types of rainwear:

Celebrity Perfume Gift Sets Are Always Welcome
Written by: Robert Moore | Distributed: 2010-08-05 | Word Count: 736 | Page Views: 842
Perfume is one of the best gifts for your loved ones on almost every occasion, whether it is Valentine's Day, Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, or even Christmas Day.

Best Cologne Gift Sets Are A Great Idea For Men
Written by: Robert Moore | Distributed: 2010-07-29 | Word Count: 770 | Page Views: 1275 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50
Hair, clothing and looks are important, but the right cologne transforms a man. Giving him the confidence to know he smells good when approaching beautiful women in a club or giving a presentation for work. When it comes to fragrances for men companies now understand that men want to smell good while attending parties, formal events, the office, on a date or simply while relaxing at home.

Must-See 2010 Summer Music Festivals
Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-04-28 | Word Count: 885 | Page Views: 1104
One of the best things about summer, at least for music fans, is the plethora of music festivals held all across the country and all though out the season. These festivals bring together dozens of great bands usually for more than one day and usually on more than one stage.

How Does A Blu-ray Disc Work?
Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-04-27 | Word Count: 444 | Page Views: 1271 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
Blu-ray Players are all the rage in home entertainment, but how exactly does a Blu-ray disc work and why is it so much better than a regular DVD disc or system? Read this informative article to discover how a Blu-ray disc works.

Understanding Personal Injury Law and Knowing When You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
Written by: Keith Stachowiak | Distributed: 2010-03-10 | Word Count: 497 | Page Views: 967
When in an accident caused by someone else's carelessness or deliberate actions, one of the first thoughts that goes through most people's minds after the panic and relief subsides, is whether they should seek out a personal injury lawyer. Before you make this decision, you should know what personal injury law is, whether you even need a personal injury lawyer, and when you should choose one.

Tattoos Have Transformed From Mom To Artwork Of The 21st Century
Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-02-25 | Word Count: 554 | Page Views: 1193
You could call it a 21st century art form: people use their bodies as living displays of what they care about in the form of pictorial art. Over time, tattoo artists have become more and more sophisticated, able to create complex and well-executed designs.

The Best Traditions And Advice For The Tattooing Experience
Written by: Eileen Howerton | Distributed: 2010-02-24 | Word Count: 566 | Page Views: 846
The ritual of tattooing and adorning the body with ink and color has been a tradition for centuries. Tattooing is definitely not a fad, or a practice reserved to any particular element of society. It is a tradition that has been found in all parts of the world, in different sects of society.

Shopping Online to Save Time and Money
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | Word Count: 880 | Page Views: 857 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
There is a certain convenience in shopping from the comfort of one's own home, a convenience that has been met in the past through mail-order catalogs, shopping television channels, and home-delivered grocery services. With the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, this trend has reached its culmination and most elegant expression yet.

Vacation Rental Advertising - The Good, The Bad and the Outright Scams
Written by: Scott Norris | Distributed: 2009-12-22 | Word Count: 553 | Page Views: 928 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.67
Advertising vacation rentals across the nation has changed to the property owner's advantage. Five years ago, property owners depended on their local newspaper to advertise their vacation rentals. Compare that to today's global reach and on-demand access to rental listings on the World Wide Web. Travelers from around the world now have the ability to view listings on thousands of advertising sites with relative ease. There are risks, though: RENTER BEWARE!

Pearl Necklace Clasps
Written by: Norma Jones | Distributed: 2006-08-04 | Word Count: 1546 | Page Views: 15156 | Votes: 42 | Rating: 3.10
The clasp on a strand of pearls is both the frosting and sugar sprinkles on a cake. In addition to keeping the necklace fastened, the clasp should also complement you and your pearls. As your necklace and bracelet are regularly restrung, you can also update the clasps to meet your changing needs.

Be Prepared - The Pros And Cons of Non-Lethal Self-Defense Weapons
Written by: Brodie Abbot | Distributed: 2006-11-14 | Word Count: 938 | Page Views: 11819 | Votes: 31 | Rating: 2.55
In today's world, there are many means by which people can protect themselves. When thinking about self-defense, many people only consider martial arts or firearms. In truth, these are only two options from an array of self-defense mechanisms available. Through increased use in recent years, the advantages and disadvantages of stun guns, tasers, and pepper spray have become clear. All three items offer non-lethal means of protection, but one of them may be more appropriate than the others in a given situation.

Real and Imitation Pearls
Written by: Norma Jones | Distributed: 2006-06-22 | Word Count: 773 | Page Views: 8178 | Votes: 28 | Rating: 2.89
We are often asked how to tell if pearls are real or imitation. To start, we'll need to look at pearl growth and different types of imitation pearls. Then, we'll look at different pearl tests.

Emma Watson Is A Real Sweet Pea
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-06 | Word Count: 424 | Page Views: 5827 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.11
Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson, who plays super-smart Hermione Granger, turned sweet sixteen on April 15, 2006. From all accounts, she's as sweet as any sixteen-year-old can be. So sweet, in fact, that her birth flower is the sweet pea!

Alberta Angling Tournaments: Spectacular Scenery, Big Purses
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-10-30 | Word Count: 963 | Page Views: 4962 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83
Alberta's fishing tournaments pit angler against angler in a quest for the biggest shimmering walleye and a slice of the $60,600 (Cdn) in prize money.

Interior Window Shutters Can Be Affordable
Written by: Brian Wright | Distributed: 2008-07-21 | Word Count: 757 | Page Views: 4550 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 3.14
Avoid spending high dollar for custom-made interior window shutters. You can obtain affordable interior shutter panels, finish, and install them yourself. Find tips on measuring, selecting, and ordering quality stock-size interior shutters.

Tea, High Tea And Afternoon Tea – What's The Difference?
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2007-04-16 | Word Count: 791 | Page Views: 3304 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.88
There are two forms of tea that often cause confusion in the tea world: tea the drink and tea the meal. Tea the drink is made from the Camellia Sinensis plant and from the processing of the plant white, green, oolong, and black teas are produced. The basic teas are also often blended with other plants like vanilla, mint and melon as well as flavors like Oil of Bergamot to make Earl Grey Tea.

Florist From Jessica Simpson's Home State Designs Ford's Funeral Flowers
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-12 | Word Count: 367 | Page Views: 3238 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.10
Pop star Jessica Simpson isn't the only talent to come out of the state of Texas. One Texas florist is considered so talented that she was tapped to provide flowers for President Gerald Ford's California and Michigan funerals.

Finding The Best New York Plastic Surgeons
Written by: Arthur Melnik | Distributed: 2006-07-17 | Word Count: 365 | Page Views: 3206 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.13
Finding a plastic surgeon in New York, NY might seem easy. But with over 50 plastic surgeons In New York how do you choose the right one for you?

Solutions for Thinning Lashes
Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-08-08 | Word Count: 898 | Page Views: 3016 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.89
A beautiful pair of eyes is a rare boon and all of us yearn to possess them. Women especially spend fortunes to make their eyes look good and youthful. Sometimes, you might be forced to face certain eye problems due to aging.

How To Tell If Your Clothes Are Dirty
Written by: Theresa Bane | Distributed: 2008-05-28 | Word Count: 1984 | Page Views: 2300 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 4.08
If you are the type of person who wears clothes, like, t-shirts for example, than this is an article for you. You may not be aware of it, but your favorite t-shirt that has a clever or funny saying emblazoned across it's width can actually reach a level of funk that requires it to be laundered.

Private Label Bottled Water And School Fund Raising
Written by: Marcus Stout | Distributed: 2007-04-24 | Word Count: 1130 | Page Views: 2122 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.89
Like most organizations, schools in the United States are subject to constant budget stress. Important athletic and scholastic programs are subject to budget cuts as demographics change and taxpayers become increasingly budget aware. As a result, schools include fund raising resources in their planning for programs.

Get Peace Of Mind With These 10 Questions For Your Jeweler
Written by: Marc Choyt | Distributed: 2007-09-06 | Word Count: 1039 | Page Views: 1143 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.86
Many consumers want to purchase ethically sourced jewelry yet they do not know enough about this emerging product category to even begin to talk to their jewelry. This article provides knowledge and the right questions to empower the consumer interested in purchasing social responsible jewelry.

The Thrill of Motorcycling - 5 Ways to Get into Riding
Written by: Jay Gaulard | Distributed: 2008-06-10 | Word Count: 942 | Page Views: 1256 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.86
Motorcycling is cool. Motorcycling is fast. Motorcycling gives you a rush. There is no doubt about it. I don't think anyone can dispute the fact that there is a certain breed of person out there that just loves the feeling of being out in the fresh air, cruising down the highway. I suspect there are a lot more people who would like to ride than we know about. The question is, how do they get going?

Paris Hilton's Family Understands The Relaxation Of Flowers
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-23 | Word Count: 389 | Page Views: 1464 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.83
Ask Paris Hilton what she thinks of flowers and she's likely to give her trademark response, "They're hot!" And, I'm certain that if you walk into any hotel in the Hilton line and you're very likely to see some beautiful flowers adorning the lobby and other public areas. That's because people in the decorating and design industry, such as those responsible for the interior design of Hilton hotels, understand that flowers are an excellent way to make people feel welcome and relaxed.

Tea: Ordering Green Tea Online
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2007-06-05 | Word Count: 890 | Page Views: 2332 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.83
If you've started to become a green tea enthusiast, no doubt you've realized that there are an overwhelming number of green teas from which to choose. Just the number of green teas varieties in China are too many to list. You may have an interest in trying them all – but that will take you quite a while!

Lindsay Lohan's Color Sense
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-27 | Word Count: 400 | Page Views: 1764 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.75
Young movie starlet Lindsay Lohan has recently begun to be noticed for her fashion sense, including her oft-changing hair color. The use of color is certainly important in the fashion industry, but there's another industry where it's perhaps even more important-the floral industry.

Bosses Day: 25 Wallet-Friendly Gift Ideas
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-08-23 | Word Count: 799 | Page Views: 1979 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67
Bosses Day is right around the corner again -- but no need to panic! You still have plenty of time to find a great gift. The good news is that finding the perfect gift for your boss doesn't need to drain your wallet. Read on for some practical and low-cost gift ideas, including gifts for bosses with special circumstances.

Eco Friendly Home Accents Are in Demand
Written by: Kris Bond | Distributed: 2009-03-03 | Word Count: 632 | Page Views: 1291 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67
The Eco Friendly trend continues to grow.... not falling short of entering the home. For the past several years manufacturers of all the different industries and local retail stores have been in search of ways to save the environment - or at least preserve what can be.

Do It Yourself Mold Testing Kits
Written by: Daryl Watters | Distributed: 2007-05-29 | Word Count: 729 | Page Views: 2444 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.63
If you feel that you have a mold problem, you can save money on a mold inspection by buying a mold testing kit from your local South Florida building supply store.