Written by JESSICA GRAY, taken from http://www.thepennyhoarder.com If you’ve paid for utilities for a few years, chances are you already know these bills can get way out of hand. I’ve known people here in Florida who’ve been slapped with electric bills exceeding $500 during the peak of summer! Every bit counts when you’re trying to keep those costs down, so …

Taken from Esquire.com   How to look – and feel – better Time was, a man who spent too long in the bathroom was met with a level of scorn and suspicion usually reserved for politicians who try to embrace indie music. Thankfully times have changed but even now it’s easy to feel bemused by the overwhelming amount of advice, …

by: Bradley Popkin with Mens Journal Are 6-pack abs and ripped biceps falling of out fashion? Maybe not. But, the most buzzed about body type of late is far from the idealized shredded physique most of us are after. In fact, the “dad bod” is quite a bit softer. Don’t get us wrong. Guys with this body type aren’t totally out of …

by MAUREEN ROE JULY 10, 2013. Taken from ListVerse.com These days, being a kid is less about exploring the world and making mistakes and more about following ridiculous rules and regulations. Ironically, these rules aren’t even coming from the children’s parents, but from the governing bodies that claim to be protecting youngsters. Protect them from what? From being kids. 10. Duck, …

By Leah Davies, M.Ed. “There are little eyes upon you and they’re watching night and day. There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say. There are little hands all eager to do everything you do. And a little child who’s dreaming of the day he’ll be like you.” — author unknown What are values and why …

Written by Nicole Dow at The Penny Hoarder. Taken from http://www.thepennyhoarder.com Break out the crayons. Crayola has launched a student art contest that’ll award $1,000 to 10 lucky winners, in addition to money and goodies for their schools and favorite teachers. The contest centers around getting students to show their appreciation for teachers. From now through August 25, students can enter the …

Written by Carson Kohler with The Penny Hoarder and taken from http://www.thepennyhoarder.com   Want to bank an extra $10 today? Ibotta has got you covered. When you sign up and redeem your first cash-back offer, it’ll slide $10 into your account. Once you hit $20, you can cash out. There are two simple ways to use Ibotta and snag your free $10. …

By Leah Davies, M.Ed. School professionals are often blamed for the ills of society. Yet, there are countless administrators, teachers and counselors who challenge and inspire students to do their best and strive for excellence. The following are ideas educators may want to consider as they continue their work. 1.Understand that you are only human. You will make mistakes. 2. …

POSTED ON JULY 4, 2018 BY SCOTT JOHNSON ON POWERLINEBLOG.COM On July 9, 1858, Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas gave a campaign speech to a raucous throng from the balcony of the Tremont Hotel in Chicago. Abraham Lincoln was in the audience as Douglas prepared to speak. Douglas graciously invited Lincoln to join him on the balcony to listen to the speech. In his speech …

By Audrey Goodson Kingo  taken from http://www.workingmother.com   Form meets function in the latest crop of top products. It’s a given that baby products just keep getting cooler every year—more sleek, stylish and practical too. But this year’s nifty new gear isn’t just pretty; these 15 must-haves also make life easier for working moms, with innovations meant to save space, time and …