SMART Living

7 Tips to Help Children with Homework …

from allwomenstalk.com Many parents wonder how to help their children with homework. If you are a parent you probably have many of the same questions. There are a few key things that can help make homework time with children easier. Follow these 7 tips to help children with homework to improve homework time at your house. […]
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Green Living Tip of the Week

Find a Green Retirement Community If you or someone you know is looking into retirement community options, consider your environmental impact by asking whether the community meets these green standards: Meets or beats the EPA’s Energy Star standards Achieves high standards of indoor air quality Uses building materials that are locally produced and/or recycled Incorporates […]
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Tips for Charitable Giving this Holiday Season

In 2011 two-thirds of Americans gave close to $350 billion dollars to charity. About 80% of the charitable donations come from individuals. The largest recipients are religious organizations, education, and needs/disaster relief groups. The average person in Hawaii gives 4.5% of their income to charity, compared to the highest at 10.6% in Utah and the […]
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Green Living Tip of the Week

Drive 55 to save $$ With the holidays approaching, many of us will be traveling to visit friends and family. Leave your lead foot at home and save gas (and the ticket!) by lowering your highway speed. According to Consumer Reports, for every 10 mph over 55, aerodynamic drag reduces your fuel efficiency by around […]
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Green Living Tip of the Week

Fresh Fish vs. Canned Consider purchasing fresh fish instead of canned. You will reduce the amount of resources wasted in the canning process and might even save money. For every 10 pounds of canned fish produced, 20 gallons of water and more than half a pound of edible fish are wasted.
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Acupuncture Relieves Pain

While it’s not news to the millions of Americans who already take advantage of acupuncture, a recent multinational study offers evidence that the ancient Chinese therapy can reduce chronic pain. Researchers studied the effects of acupuncture on a variety of chronic ailments and showed that patients receiving the test treatment were able to reduce pain […]
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Get a Flu Shot!

It’s the beginning of flu season and the CDC recommends annual flu vaccines for anyone without special health considerations. Studies show that getting the vaccine before the flu starts circulating in your area is the best way to avoid catching it. If you’re over 65, you may want to consider getting the “high octane” vaccine […]
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Green Living Tip of the Week

Frugal Green Cleaning Ask any group of friends about living a greener lifestyle and you’ll often hear complaints that it’s too expensive. A quick check of the cleaning aisle shows that specialty cleaners often cost 50% more than regular household brands and can really put a dent in your wallet. But, don’t despair. Good old-fashioned […]
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Moustaches: 5 Things Men Should Know

from AskMen.com Movember, or the month formerly known as November, is when men grow their moustaches for 30 days to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for prostate and testicular cancer. Sign your moustache-growing team up now or join the AskMen team. Today, only hipsters and women who have given up wear […]
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The Best Investment You Can Make

  Many people are always on the lookout for the best investment to make money. It may be company stock, a mutual fund, a piece of real estate or maybe a business venture. However, there is one investment that many people overlook, and it is the best investment you can make: yourself! You are your […]
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