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- Buying a House? A Few Tips to Help You Out - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Meghan BelnapBuying your first home can be an exciting experience. However, it is important that you buy something that is affordable and in a quality location. Let’s look at a few tips that can help you buy a property that meets your needs while also staying within a reasonable budget. Time the ...
Views: 986 - Get on the Move: 4 Steps to Moving Your Family to Your Dream House - by Submitted on May 02, 2018 from Meghan BelnapNow that you have found your dream home or the construction of a new home is almost complete, you may be eager to move your family into space and start enjoying the incredible life that you have been envisioning for months or years. As exciting as a relocation into the home of your dreams may ...
Views: 985 - Fearless Finance: 4 Business Investments with Big Rewards - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Meghan BelnapGrowth concerns all business owners, and seeing improvements definitely drives them to push forward. There are a lot of ways to improve productivity and effectiveness, including investing into a business. The following are four investments that may help your business in different ways. ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - 4 Little Things You Can Do To Keep Your Health In Check - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Meghan BelnapIt is obvious to at least get an annual checkup from your doctor to monitor for any telltale signs of serious health problems in the making. However, there are some other health issues that can go unresolved for a lifetime that are not always a sign of or cause of something life-threatening. ...
Views: 976 - 5 Quick Daily Routines to Living a Healthier Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 15, 2015 from Meghan BelnapAll of us wish that we could make our lives a little healthier. Each day, we are bombarded with different tips from weight loss to self-help psychology that will supposedly help us to improve our lives and make us healthier on the whole. The truth is that most of these ads and articles are ...
Views: 956 - Quality Time: 4 Ways to Spend More Time With Your Significant Other - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Meghan BelnapThere's a belief that absence makes the heart grow fonder. While this may be true in some instances, presence makes a love grow stronger. When a couple first falls in love, they can't get enough of each other. The days are filled with constant text messages and the nights are filled with ...
Views: 934 - A Short Guide to the Dos and Don'ts of Buying a House - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2018 from Meghan BelnapBuying a home is a decision that you can’t make lightly. It is likely the most expensive item that you have ever purchased, and most people live in their homes for at least five years after purchase. Therefore, it is important to know what to do and what to avoid when going through the house ...
Views: 918 - A New Flavor: 4 Tips for Trying a New Type of Food - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Meghan BelnapIt's always nice to take your taste buds on a journey. We can become so used to eating the same things that we forget about how much there is out there to try. You might fear not liking something, but you won't know unless you try. If you are wanting to try a new type of food, it's best to ...
Views: 914 - Frugal Transformation: How to Renovate Outdated Spaces on a Budget - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Meghan BelnapIf you have an outdated space that you think will never be transformed, hold onto those thoughts because there are several ideas that you can try that don't cost a lot of money. When you're transforming the space, you need to think about the design that you want as well as the functionality you ...
Views: 908 - 5 Manly Skills Every Self-Respecting Man Should Have - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Meghan BelnapA self-respecting man is one who can look at himself in the mirror and say, “I like what I see. I’m proud of who I am. I don’t need drugs, alcohol or violence to solve life’s challenges. Whatever doesn’t overcome or oppress me only makes me stronger. I don’t have to earn a million dollars a ...
Views: 907 - Helping Those in Need: How to Make Your Healthcare Practice More Effective - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2018 from Meghan BelnapHealthcare practitioners who want their organizations to run smoothly should know that there are many strategies they can implement to realize the objective. Utilize some or all of the business-building techniques discussed below to optimize your healthcare facility’s productivity and ...
Views: 904 - 4 Steps To Running A Restaurant For The Startup Guru - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Meghan BelnapRunning your own restaurant can be a dream come true, but it also can be a lot of hard work and may require you to make stressful decisions. If you have decided to launch your own restaurant, you may be eager to open your doors and start turning a profit. As you prepare to launch your ...
Views: 902 - 4 Toxic Influences You Need to Remove From Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2019 from Meghan BelnapThe influences in your life are what tend to drive your successes and your failures. If you wish to lead a more balanced and successful life, it's natural that you would wish to get rid of the most negative influences around you. Below are four of the most toxic influences to get rid of in your ...
Views: 900 - Downsizing? How to Minimize the Cost of Moving Apartments - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2018 from Meghan BelnapPeople who downsize tend to do so because they are looking to save money on their living expenses. However, it is easy to give back a portion of that savings by spending too much on moving to their new place. Fortunately, there are things that a person can do to keep the cost of the transition ...
Views: 898 - Human Error: What to Do if Your Doctor Makes a Mistake - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2017 from Meghan BelnapNobody is perfect. Everyone makes a mistake and your doctor is not an exception. Sometimes, your doctor can make a mistake that might endanger your life if you do not take the right steps. What should you do if your doctor makes a mistake? Follow the following four tips in such a case: Seek ...
Views: 895 - Children and Divorce: How to Help Them Cope - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Meghan BelnapDivorce is an experience that many couples have, but that doesn't mean children know how to handle it. For even the most resilient children, divorce can prove a confusing and even frightening time, which is why it is imperative for parents to employ strategies to help them adjust. Spending ...
Views: 886 - How to Move Forward After a Severe Car Accident - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2020 from Meghan BelnapGetting involved in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience. It may change your life forever. It can also take a long time to recover after an accident. The good news is that there are several ways that you can move after a severe car accident. Rest One of the best things that you can ...
Views: 866 - Claim Your Independence: 4 Steps in Moving Out and Into Your Own Home - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2019 from Meghan BelnapWhile moving out of a family household can sometimes feel like a confusing experience, the truth is that a bit of planning can go a long way towards helping you claim your independence and purchase a new house. And as many new buyers are discovering, now is a great time to purchase a first home. ...
Views: 860 - 5 Easy Procedures that Promote Confidence and Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Meghan BelnapAs we age, we often lose our self-confidence and think that we are no longer desirable to the opposite sex. Years ago procedures often involved extensive surgery with major downtime. Flash forward to 2015, and it seems that the sky is the limit when it comes to maintaining and improving our ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - 4 Effective Ways to Combat Poor Circulation - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Meghan BelnapIf you or someone you love has been dealing with problems related to poor blood circulation, there are some simple and effective ways to generate better blood flow. By improving circulation, more blood that carries essential nutrients can be supplied to tissues and organs throughout the body. ...
Views: 851 - Back Pain? Try These Pain Management Tricks Before You Lose Hope - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2018 from Meghan BelnapBack pain is a problem that affects 80 percent of people. This problem can be debilitating. Back pain can make it hard to do simple tasks. There are several things that you can do to alleviate back pain. Release Endorphins Endorphins are natural painkillers. When your body releases them, ...
Views: 846 - 5 Therapeutic, At Home Remedies to Help Get Rid of Any Migraine - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Meghan BelnapMany people suffer from migraines and they are quite troublesome. It is important to talk to a doctor to help you find the triggers causing these migraines. Still, you need a solution right now, and the following five therapeutic ideas should help you reduce the pain. Try Aromatherapy One main ...
Views: 841 - Till Death Do Us Part? 4 Ways To Preserve Your Wedding Ring - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Meghan BelnapYour engagement ring and wedding bands are some of the most valuable, and sentimental, investments that you and your spouse will make. To preserve your wedding rings in their best shape, consider the following helpful hints and tips to make sure that your rings look their best for years and ...
Views: 841 - 3 Teeth Whitening Options That Won't Break Your Bank - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2016 from Meghan BelnapDo you find yourself watching television or flipping through magazine pages and wishing you had the same white teeth that your celebrities have? Rob Lowe, Taylor Swift and thousands of celebrities have bright white smiles that helped make them household names. While you might think that getting ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Securing Your Medical Records: 3 Ways To Protect Your Information - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Meghan BelnapHaving your medical information kept private and secure is a basic human right. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law in 1996. It holds healthcare providers accountable for keeping their patient's medical information secure (written or electronic). ...
Views: 826 - Life After Divorce - What You Can Plan For and What to Expect - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Meghan BelnapWhether your divorce is mutually agreed upon or passionately contested, the end of a marriage can be a major upheaval in your life. When you got married, you essentially joined your spouse in every way possible. Your lives co-mingled financially, physically and emotionally, and a divorce means ...
Views: 821 - How to Prepare for and Effectively Complete Addiction Withdrawals - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2020 from Meghan BelnapAddiction treatment is a long process that requires intense periods of recovery. This recovery journey is marked by very strong withdrawal symptoms as your body adjusts to life with substance use. Make sure you’re prepared to get through this withdrawal period as you work to achieve sobriety by ...
Views: 819 - How to Maintain Mobility After a Serious Accident - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Meghan BelnapI count myself lucky that when I found myself lying in the street, trapped beneath the weight of my Harley, two women who’d witnessed the accident ran over and worked together to lift it off me. The x-rays taken in the hospital emergency room showed only that no bones were broken. Although ...
Views: 816 - Finding Finance: 4 Tricks to Lowering Your Household Expenses - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Meghan BelnapYour household expenses may be going up. However, you can still save money. There are many simple ways that you can lower your household expenses. Cut Back on Your Phone, Cable and Internet Service TV, phone and Internet services are considered necessities for modern living. The cost of ...
Views: 812 - Luxurious Landscape: 4 Smart Backyard Renovation Ideas - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Meghan BelnapYour landscape should be a place to enjoy and entertain company. Regardless of your budget and location, it is possible to create a more luxurious garden for you and your visitors. Here are four ways to enhance the look of your backyard. 1. Focus On Shapes Shapes are the most basic and ...
Views: 808 - Tipsy Travel? 4 Things You Should Know About Drunk Driving - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2017 from Meghan BelnapDespite how preventable drunk driving is, plenty of people still choose to get behind the wheel after they’ve been drinking. Some do it because they don’t understand the risks, and others do it because they feel like driving their own car is the more convenient option. Whether you’ve just gotten ...
Views: 801 - How to Get Started In the Highest Paying Industries - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Meghan BelnapThe highest paying industries attract a lot of potential students and job seekers each year because salary and job security are extremely important factors in choosing a career. However, it can often be hard to know how to get your foot in the door when just starting out. If you are interested ...
Views: 791 - Life After A Collision: 4 Ways To Handle The Aftermath Of A Car Crash - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Meghan BelnapA car crash can be a life-altering experience no matter the extent of the damage to your vehicle, yourself and any passengers. As with any trauma in life, there are good ways and bad ways to handle the aftermath of a collision. Use these four tips as a guide to handling it well: Write ...
Views: 788 - Service Ideas to Help Prepare the Parks for Opening to the Public - by Submitted on May 21, 2020 from Meghan BelnapAn important part of any city is its parks. During this unprecedented time, parks have had to be closed to help protect the public from COVID-19. Now that things have stabilized somewhat, it's time to start thinking about reopening these beloved attractions. To do so, though, requires some ...
Views: 788 - 5 Great Ways to Look (and Feel) Your Very Best! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Meghan BelnapAnyone can look and feel amazing regardless of their gender, age, or financial status. Looking and feeling your best can have a profound impact on how you live your life. If you don't feel beautiful and healthy, you will not have the confidence that is required to take on many of life's ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - Doctor Danger: 4 Surprising Ways Your Surgery Could Go Wrong - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Meghan BelnapIn today's modern world of improved technological advances, surgeries at a hospital or a clinic should be more efficient and effective than ever. Usually that is the case. Many estimate that 95 percent of surgeries for health reasons are not only successful, but there are no future ...
Views: 778 - Beating the Bills: 5 Tricks to Help You Pay for Unexpected Injuries - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2017 from Meghan BelnapNobody wants to get an injury. In addition to the pain and suffering endured, the cost of medical bills following an injury can be immense. You need to receive the proper health care, but you also shouldn’t have to be bled dry due to medical expenses. Here are five tricks to help you pay for ...
Views: 777 - Local Living: How to Find Healthcare in a Rural Area - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2017 from Meghan BelnapUnlike "big cities," small rural towns typically don't provide enough foot traffic, diverse entertainment attractions or financial incentives to appeal to quality physicians and other healthcare workers. As a result, many of these areas don't even have an in-town health center. If one exists, ...
Views: 776 - Set Them Free: 4 Steps to Remaining Calm When Your Loved One Is Arrested - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from Meghan BelnapImagining that a loved one might get arrested someday is not something most people think about. Still, this could happen to anyone, and you need to be prepared for the moment. The following four steps can help you remain calm when your loved one needs you. No Judgment You may disagree with ...
Views: 776 - Low Confidence Killing Your Intimate Life? 4 Ways to Boost Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Meghan BelnapWhether you're a man or a woman, most people want their partner to find them wildly desirable. This is especially true when it's time for a person to take their clothes off to become intimate. If your partner doesn't light up when you don't have clothes on, that's a problem. It's another story ...
Views: 772 - 4 Reasons Why Your Diet Keeps Failing You - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Meghan BelnapSo, you’ve been sticking to your diet, tracking your calories, watching your macros, and strengthening your willpower, but you’re still not seeing the results you’d hoped for. Experts at Halevy Life note that the failure rate of dieting is 95% and most dieters will regain their lost in weight in ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - How to Prepare for and Effectively Complete Addiction Withdrawals - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2020 from Meghan BelnapAddiction treatment is a long process that requires intense periods of recovery. This recovery journey is marked by very strong withdrawal symptoms as your body adjusts to life with substance use. Make sure you’re prepared to get through this withdrawal period as you work to achieve sobriety by ...
Views: 762 - Fixer Upper: The Benefits Of Buying A Home That Needs Some Love - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Meghan BelnapHomes that need renovations will have lower asking prices, but are they worth the initial savings? With the right eye and a little elbow grease, fixer uppers can actually bring substantial benefits besides the lower purchase price. These homes offer a chance at getting more for you money, all on ...
Views: 754 - Taking a Spill: 4 Things to Do If You Are Hurt on the Job - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Meghan BelnapSevere injuries on the job could lead to medical bills and loss of income. Except for federal employees, workman’s’ compensation is managed at the state level. As state laws vary, it’s often more complicated than it seems, and getting benefits can be difficult. If you get hurt on the job, there ...
Views: 752 - 4 Tips to Avoid Addiction Relapse During the Stressful Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Meghan BelnapThe holidays can be a stressful time. That is why many people who have successfully stopped drinking relapse during the holidays. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do to avoid relapsing. Plan the Support System One of the keys to staying sober during the holidays is to have ...
Views: 742 - How to Free Yourself From an Opiod Addiction - by Submitted on May 04, 2020 from Meghan BelnapOpioids are pain relievers typically prescribed to treat individuals recovering from injuries, surgeries, or illness. While these drugs are effective in relieving pain, they are also highly addictive. As such, overcoming opiate addiction can be incredibly difficult. The following are four ...
Views: 742 - What Makes Opioids So Addictive and How to Break Free - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from Meghan BelnapApproximately 21 to 29% of chronic pain patients who are prescribed opioids eventually misuse them, and as many as 12% of those patients will go on to develop an addiction disorder. Many of these patients also resort to purchasing drugs from the black market or using street drugs like heroin. ...
Views: 740 - How to Protect Your Home and Property in an Emergency Situation - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2020 from Meghan BelnapIn the event of an emergency that happens because of an apocalypse, it’s important to take extra steps to secure your home and possessions to prevent damage or theft by vandals or looters. There are many security measures that you can put into place now that will give you that extra layer of ...
Views: 739 - How to Develop the Skills to Succeed at Your Own Business - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Meghan BelnapRunning your own business requires a lot of hard work, determination, and sacrifice. This holds true especially if managing team under an almost any business model. Here are some ideas on how to develop the skills needed to succeed at your own business. Be the Leader You must be a good ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - What Exactly Is a Credit Union and Why Bank With One? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2019 from Meghan BelnapA credit union is a not-for-profit financial institution that exists to serve its members. The member community is defined by its bond of association; meaning that they either live in the same locality or share some other affiliation. Government workers, military personnel, and members of ...
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