Use these tips for power walking to get more from your walk. When it comes to losing weight, picking the right exercise for your situation is absolutely vital. Not everyone can go out and pump iron or run for a few miles. Most people that need to lose some weight can, however, walk for aRead More
A Guide to Gyms and Fitness Centers
Ready to make the big commitment to join a gym, get in shape, and feel better? Did you know there is more than just one option to consider? Finding the right fit for you and your needs is one of the most important first steps of the fitness journey. A Guide to Gyms and FitnessRead More
10 Small Changes for a Simple Start to a Healthier Lifestyle
I wrote this blog post as part of a movement by Weight Watchers to encourage people to remember that loving yourself starts with taking care of your health everyday. Though I was compensated for my time and commitment, all views, positive and negative, are my own. Last fall I had a health issue that preventedRead More
Natural Ways to Fall Asleep
You’ve been there. You turn off the lights, pull your covers up tight, and hunker down for a good night’s sleep and then nothing. You stare at the ceiling and hope for sleep to come and it doesn’t. Staring at the clock only makes it worse as you count down the hours of sleep youRead More
Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches
It never fails. You have a deadline you are trying to meet, a parent-teacher conference or a long drive home in traffic and you are suddenly struck with a nagging headache. Life doesn’t seem to want to stop just because of the pounding in your head. Whether only get the occasional headache or suffer fromRead More
How to Train for Your 1st 5k
A lot of people want to run a 5k as either a way to get back into fitness or as something they can check off their Bucket List. In order to run a 5k in 30 days for the first time, you need to know how to train for it. These steps are meantRead More
The Health Benefits and Uses of Chia Seeds
Remember the Chia Pet? The TV novelty where you would coat seeds on to a clay sculpture and eventually it would sprout grass like fuzz? Bet you never thought that one day you’d see people putting those seeds in and on almost anything they could. It’s true; the same seeds that make up the ChiaRead More
20 Frugal Uses for Castor Oil
Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 2o frugal ways you can use castor oil. Her uses for castor oil include beauty treatments and home remedies. You have probably heard horror stories from your parents or grandparents of being given a spoonful of castor oil, but have you ever wondered about the benefits of castor oil? CastorRead More
Decorating a Cheerful Home During Winter
So it’s the middle of winter, you are probably ready for the sun to start shining and see signs that Spring is on the way. Unfortunately these long winter days will continue for several more months, resulting in many days stuck indoors. You may be one of the many that need the sunshine and canRead More
The Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
It’s a New Year and with it comes New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, these resolutions often include getting in to shape and/or eating healthy. One way to improve health is making flax seeds a part of your regular diet. But what exactly are flax seeds and how do they help improve your health?Read More
How To Use Your Freezer to Save Money on Your Grocery Bill
Your freezer is the key part of your kitchen when it comes to saving money. It may seem like it is an ordinary part of your fridge, but if used wisely, you can use your freezer to save money on groceries. Below are ways that you can optimize the use of your freezer. How ToRead More
The Health Benefits of Turmeric
Many people are turning to natural sources for medicinal benefits. Various spices from around the world have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. An example of a spice that has been used for centuries is Turmeric. It is thought to have originated in Southeast Asia and has been used in Indian (Ayurvedic)Read More
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Gym Membership
Amanda is sharing tips for getting the most out of your gym membership: Are you one of the thousands (millions?) who have purchased a gym membership recently in hopes of getting in better shape this year? It’s no secret that for many people who have a gym membership, it largely goes unused. About 67% ofRead More
20 Frugal Ways to Use Coconut Oil
Just the name of coconut oil makes it sound like a pretty nice product, doesn’t it? You can read about the health benefits of coconut oil here. It gives off a very tropical, easy going, breezy vibe. Well, coconut oil is just that, an easy going, simple, and stress-free product that can be usedRead More
The Health Benefits and Uses of Coconut Oil
It seems as if you can’t go anywhere without seeing coconut oil or coconut water everywhere you go. Celebrities, athletes, and media praise the use of coconut oil and swear by it’s health benefits. So what exactly is coconut oil and what are the benefits of using it? Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Coconut oilRead More
10 Cleaning Tips to Help Save Time and Money
Cleaning is a chore many of us hate. It can be expensive and very time consuming. Did you know that you could be wasting time and money where you don’t need to? Below are 10 tips to help you clean faster and cheaper. 10 Cleaning Tips to Help Save Time and Money 1. Start withRead More
Sneak Exercise Into Your Day so Your Body Doesn’t Notice
No one said starting to exercise was easy and getting started can be the hardest part. When I first started exercising on a daily basis, I had to sneak it in so my body didn’t notice. I found that exercising in small snippets throughout the day was easier to do and my body started toRead More
8 Yoga Poses to Help You Detox
Meghan Gerrity is sharing 8 Yoga Poses to help you detox: 8 Yoga Poses to Detox If you’re one of the more than 15 million people in the United States practicing yoga, you already know how beneficial the poses and breathing techniques can be for your body, mind and overall well being. Yoga, a centuries-old practice,Read More
20 Awesome Uses for Peppermint Essential Oil
Do you have leftover peppermint oil from holiday baking and DIY projects? Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 20 awesome ways you can use peppermint essential oil. Her uses for peppermint essential oil include natural health remedies and a few tips for eliminating pests like mice and insects. Peppermint Oil has quite a few natural uses.Read More
30 Frugal Uses for Witch Hazel
Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 3o frugal ways you can use witch hazel. Her uses for witch hazel include beauty treatments, medicinal uses, and even a few cleaning tips. There are so many uses for witch hazel. Witch hazel is a frugal, all-natural folk remedy that has been used for centuries. Witch hazel isRead More
