I’m pretty health conscious, so it’s equally disappointing and surprising to find out that there are tons of bogus claims on food labels these days. What am I talking about? See if any of these common food packaging slogans sound familiar to you: All Natural Whole Grain Zero Trans Fat Free Range Fat Free Light […]
Home & Garden
Certifications To Look For When Buying Eco Friendly Furniture For Your Home – How & Where To Buy Green Furniture
I’m hearing a lot about green furniture these days, but I really didn’t think much about it until I set out to buy a new couch for my home. While I’m a pretty eco-friendly guy, I never realized just how many green furniture options there are for people such as myself, who have a typical income […]
Ceiling Fan Guide: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying Ceiling Fans For Your Home
Sometimes you don’t realize until after you’ve lived in your house for awhile which rooms you really want (or need) to have ceiling fans in. Have you ever considered buying ceiling fans for non-traditional rooms like your bathroom or kitchen? I have — especially when cooking in the kitchen and getting ready in my small […]
Health & Beauty
Essential Oils For Ears: The Best Ones To Treat Ear Infections, Tinnitus (Ringing Of The Ears), And Hearing Loss
Essential oils are gaining in popularity – largely because they’re helpful with so many different health issues. I’ve already shared my best tips for clearing a clogged ear due to sinus congestion, ear wax, fluid in the ear from a cold/flu, or swimmers ear. Today, I’ll show you how essential oils can be used to help […]
Scary Facts About Pregnancy: 15 Things About Being Pregnant That Are Not Attractive… And May Just Drive You Crazy!
If you are newly pregnant or have a few weeks left to go, you may already be learning — like I did — that pregnancy is not always a wonderful feeling and beautiful thing. Your body is going through countless changes and I can attest to the fact that many of those changes are downright […]
Outdoor Fun
I Ran 134 Miles And Lived To Tell About It – My Story Running A Race For The Ages
Sitting in my sweltering summer-afternoon tent, puncturing feet blisters with a box cutter and grimacing from my raw chaffed arms, a question hits me: “Why the hell am I doing this?” I don’t have to do it. Nobody is making me. I freely chose this. I even paid good money for it. I’m here because […]
A Weather Enthusiast’s Best Tips For Finding Colorful Autumn Leaves Near You
Autumn leaves pop up throughout the United States during the months of September, October, and November. There’s even fall color in Florida, where I live, during the late autumn. But tracking down those pretty fall leaves just as they reach peak color is easier said than done! Joshua McMorrow-HernandezI’m a roller coaster junkie, a weather enthusiast, […]
Jobs & Money
The Best Retirement Calculators + How To Find Out Exactly How Much You Need To Retire
One of the most confusing parts about retirement is determining how much you need to retire. Most people just save whatever they can and hope that it’s enough when it comes time to retire. But if you want to sleep well at night, you need to figure out what your magic number is – exactly how much money […]
Finding Small Business Help: 4 Professionals Every Small Business Owner Needs To Have On Retainer
As a small business owner, you’re probably challenged to make a dollar out of fifteen cents. You’re always expected to make your budget go further while maintaining a high standard of professionalism. As an entrepreuneur, you can’t do it all alone — you’ll most likely need some small business advice. And there’s nothing wrong with that! […]
Hobbies & Crafts
Making A Burlap Wreath: Here’s How To Make A Beachy Wreath With Burlap, Shells, And Pearls
As a thank you gift for relatives hosting me in their Florida beach house, I wanted to make a burlap wreath suitable for their home décor. I had extra seashells collected on their beach last year, so I used those on the wreath. Here are my best tips for making a burlap wreath yourself… SuzieI’ve been […]
How Much Are Your Silver Coins Worth? What Are The Most Valuable Silver Coins? Find Out Here…
“How much are my silver coins worth?” That’s a common question I get these days. When people ask me about silver coin values here at The Fun Times Guide to Coins, I remember when I was just getting into the hobby of coin collecting in 1992 and trying to find out how much my old coins were […]
Electronics & Gadgets
Do You Really Need RFID Protection? Is It Easy For Electronic Pickpocketers To Access Chip Credit Cards?
You hear about it all the time… Electronic pickpocketing is on the rise. Credit card numbers and personal information are being stolen by thieves using illegal card skimmers and RFID card readers In reality, there are plenty of ways your credit card information can be stolen. But since we’re only talking about RFID protection today, here are the 2 […]
Tired Of Dealing With Slow WiFi? Here Are 9 Ways To Quickly Increase WiFi Speed
Got a slow Internet connection? It’s frustrating when you can’t do things online as quickly as you’d like. Usually, the bandwidth supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) isn’t to blame — instead, the Wi-Fi router is causing the problem. Fortunately, you can increase WiFi speed quite easily! Here are 9 things you can do to speed up your Wi-Fi network. […]
Travel
How To Enjoy The Natchez Trace Parkway In Nashville When You’ve Only Got An Hour
We like to hop in the Jeep and ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway. We turn around whenever the mood strikes us. And we stop & see whatever we feel like stopping and seeing. It’s such a relaxing and leisurely drive. Here are my tips if you want to see the Natchez Trace, but you only have a very short time to do so…
Considering Volunteer Mission Trips? Want To Volunteer In Haiti? Here’s My Experience Traveling With Healing Haiti
Volunteer mission trips are a great way to help people and make a difference in the world. I decided to go on a week-long mission trip to Haiti about 3 months before the trip. Turns out that’s pretty good timing for all the things you need to do (and consider) before the trip. My research and this article […]
