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Monthly Archives: January 2015
Coffee Virgin: Diet Coke and Wyler’s Light Rock My World
I’ve never drunk a cup of coffee. Ever. My mom once told me I wasn’t not old enough and it would stunt my growth — and I believed her.
Posted in coffee, Crystal Lite, diet coke, favorite drinks
Tagged coffee, crystal lite, diet coke, favorite drinks
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Create a Happiness Jar — and Enrich Your Life in Less Than A Minute a Day
Most of us receive numerous blessings, but we don’t stop very often to appreciate — or even notice — them. Part of being a happy person includes recognizing the good things that happen every day and being grateful for them.
Posted in family activity, gratitude, happiness jar, happy moments
Tagged family activity, gratitude, happiness, happiness jar, how to be happy
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Roundabouts: The Perfect Solution to Relieve Traffic Congestion
The city planners in my town (population: 75,000 — and the ninth fastest growing city in the U.S.) love to construct traffic circles, or roundabouts. They refer to them as “traffic calmers.” We have at least 16 roundabouts, with more … Continue reading
Ping Pong: Not Ready for the Olympics
During September 2014, I published a post called Boost Happiness: Bring Back Fun Activities that Fell Along with Wayside. One of the things I always enjoyed and wanted to take up again was ping pong. Now, most people with that … Continue reading
The #1 Packing Tip You Need to Know
The primary question to ask yourself before you begin packing is:
Pass-Around-the-Office Internet Funnies
If you haven’t seen these yet, hope you enjoy! I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop pissing me off! Old age is coming at a really bad time!
Starting a Mothers Group Transformed My Life
Starting a local mothers group was one of the best things I ever did. After I had a baby, I quit my full-time job as a bank manager and abruptly become an at-home mom. As a former career woman and … Continue reading
Move Without Breaking a Sweat: An Insanely Helpful Moving Tip
Excited to move, but have a limited budget and dread the back-breaking work of carrying heavy boxes and furniture out of your old place and into your new home? Your worries are over.