Find Your Support System

Losing Weight and Gaining Pride.

2012 HSA Changes: What You Need to Know

Contribution limits have once again changed for 2012, as dictated by the results on an annual calculation for inflation factors.

Passing the Torch

Passing the torch...from one mommy warrior to another

A 2012 Resolution Solution

If your New Year's resolution involves starting your own business, a good coach can help you find the right opportunity.

Making Poinsettias Last Past Christmas

Poinsettia plants often look bad long before the holiday is over. Find out how to make them bloom beautifully long into the New Year.

My 12 days of Yoga

Determined to use my yoga class package before it expires, I will take one class each day for the next 12 days. I will either be dead or in great shape by Christmas.

Expectations...

Expectations and all that go with it....

December a great month for reflection: How I let go of fear and anxiety (Part 2 of 2)

My doctor had not been able to identify why I was having these panic attacks and anxiety. So, I had already returned to a more natural and intuitive way when I met him.

December a Great Month for Reflection: How I Let Go of Fear and Anxiety (Part 1 of 2)

My kids were great, my husband was wonderful, everything was perfect, except I was developing this horrible anxiety and having panic attacks.

The Four Biggest Open-Enrollment Mistakes

Four common mistakes of open enrollment

Top Tech Gifts for the 2011 Holidays Trend Toward Smartphone Apps and Accessories

Smartphone applications and accessories anticipated to be a big hit in stores nationwide according to resident Rasmussen College Technology and Design Expert.

Skip A Week of Irrigation This Winter

Over-watering in the winter is harmful to your lawn. Find out how much water your lawn really needs and how often you should irrigate it.

You Need a Black Light for Christmas

Pink Floyd posters are always cool but did you know black lights can stop thieves?

Questions Every Small Business Owner Should Reflect On

As the year comes to a close, here are some things a small business owner should take time to review.

It's About Marketing More Than Social Media

If social-media marketing isn't working for your business, maybe it's the message not the medium.

Soap box

Messages boards on the internet...

A Small-Business Blog is Born

Meet the new guy: David G. Hackett, a small business blogger.

Time to be a Lazy Gardener

Check out what gardeners need to be thinking about in the garden this time of year.

So Long Maternity Leave, it's Been Real!

Going back to work...really? Already?

6 Easy Ways to Save Water and Money during the Holidays

During the holidays, we use water in the kitchen for everything from food preparation to the clean-up process. Save money on your water bill this holiday season by following these six easy tips.

Get Ready to Celebrate Entrepreneurs

November is dedicated to entrepreneurs. National Entrepreneurs' Week starts Nov. 14.

Celebrating 'Besties,' the Silver and the Gold

A dedication to best friends.

I am a Mom.

I am a Mom.

What's Attacking My Oak Trees?

Oaks are notorious for suffering with knobby growths, especially seen in the fall. Read on for what the problem may be and what should be done about it.

Rasmussen College Hosts Halloween Celebration

Join Rasmussen College on Oct. 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a Halloween Festival!

How Much Water Should You Drink?

Water is critical to being healthy, having a fast metabolism, being able to concentrate and slowing down the onset of wrinkles.

Choosing Healthier Foods

The key is to think about what you are going to eat before you eat it.

One Thing You Can Do to Make a Powerful Difference

One of the most powerful things I have seen really help to transform people’s success is prayer.

How Many Times Per Week Should You Do Cardio?

Cardio is a critical part to successful weight loss

How Omega 3’s Affect Your Fat Loss and Can Help Fight Disease

Omega 3’s have also been shown in MANY studies to reduce depression, help with weight loss, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, help with constipation, prevent vision loss as you age, and more.

Easy Tips for Working More Water into Your Day

Are you getting enough water? Here are some ideas that can help you do so.

A Fruit that Can Fight Disease and Aging

All berries are loaded with antioxidants, which are known to fight disease and slow aging.

How Many Veggies a Day?

Start with three and then improve from there.

Taking Good Vitamins Every Day is Critical to Your Health and Results

Taking good, absorbable vitamins is CRITICAL to your success with weight loss and health.

Every Meal is a Chance to Start Over!

The way you choose to be healthy is by the daily choices you make.

Lose 1 Pound a Week?!

Most experts believe that losing a half pound to a pound a week is the way to go. Why?

Save Water, Money and the Environment

My new blog will provide you with some useful tips that will help you save water and money on your monthly utility bill, and help protect the environment.

Management Techniques I Learned from My Kids

It makes sense to take some of my at-home management techniques and apply them to the office. The childhood challenges are surprisingly similar to some of the conflicts we see in the workplace.

It’s a Pretty Simple Process ... Really

Insurance is nothing more than a contract between two parties.

October is National Window Covering Safety Month

Now is a good time to check for hidden hazards around windows to protect children and pets.