Food is the third largest expense in a budget, after housing and transportation. It stands to reason that spending less on food every week would free up some extra money for you. Yet, there’s a nutrition-related concern as consumers seek to shrink their grocery bill, states Roberta Duyff of the Canned Food Alliance. Currently, 81% […]
Want to Save Money this Vacation?
Summertime…… vacation time……… expensive time? It doesn’t have to be cost you a small fortune to go on vacation. Here are a few tips that will help you save money this vacation season. Have a “staycation” and stay at home. Visit the local special spots that you always plan to visit but may normally not […]
Reducing Fat in the Diet
Fat-free does not mean calorie-free. And, it does not necessarily mean low calorie. Many fat-free cookies have almost the same calorie content as the original version. Fat is usually replaced with extra sugar and a variety of other ingredients ranging from dietary fiber to special starches to chemical emulsifiers that perform the same function as […]
Caution: Germs and Fair
Do I need to take special caution when visiting petting zoos, zoos, or county fairs? Visits to petting zoos and county fairs provide a fun experience for children and adults. Eating, drinking or simply bringing food into an animal-holding area can increase your risk of foodborne illness. In fact, people who eat or drink in areas […]
Make a “Money” Bucket List
When I meet with unemployed clients at the Job Store or participants at a bankruptcy class, there is a general feeling of disappointment, maybe even depression, about where they are in their lives at that point in time. Money issues seem overwhelming and most people feel like they are never going to have, or accomplish, […]
When do infants learn how to learn?
Watching a child develop can be an amazing process for new parents. It is fascinating to watch a newborn infant learn new skills from week to week and see them transform into a toddler right before your eyes. But when do children begin to take things that they learn and apply them to new situations? Researchers at Ohio […]