Cool savings
I’m always confused when it comes to saving energy, especially during the hottest summer months. Is turning the light off and on more expensive than continuously leaving it on? Is it better to leave computers on sleep mode or shut them down? Does it take more energy to turn the air conditioner on and off? [...]
Fashionista for a Day
Identities, like season trends, slip on easily under the cover of anonymity city life offers. This sweltering weekend, I tried on a fashionista’s fabulous shoes at the Y-Me Chicago’s “Garden of Eden” fashion show and benefit for breast cancer research. I hoped to pick up pointers from the pros and snag trendy freebies while supporting [...]
Break the Cycle
Sorry for the lull – I’m working on a few stories at the moment regarding an exciting weekend, my first ever fashion show and an interview with an exciting new author. Meanwhile, enjoy an article courtesy of bankrate.com on breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. Breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycleThe Debt Adviser by Steve Bucci • Bankrate.com Q. [...]
Health Expenses – Ouch!
Since Friday, I’ve spent approximately $600 on health care. Here’s the breakdown: $560 – Initial payment for my braces (I can’t believe how much these ache! Beyond the pain, the braces feels like Legos took over my mouth. The orthodontist also put little plates behind my two front teeth called “Turbos” so I don’t bite [...]
Summer Entertaining Ideas
As the weather heats up outside, retailers offer a bevy of products to throw fun, easy summer gatherings. Before you stock up at Crate & Barrel, here are a few cheaper ideas for summer entertaining: 1) Float the Party. If your building has a pool, or if you live near a river that allows this [...]
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