Make Appointment NowDon’t have time for a cup of coffee? Or maybe you just don’t care for the taste? A new product developed by a Harvard undergraduate and an internet entrepreneur may let you get your fix directly through your skin. “Sprayable Energy” as its called, is a topical caffeine spray that permeates the skin and passes […]
Turn Your To-Do List Into A Delegation Worksheet
Not sure what to delegate? Try this simple exercise: Make a to-do list of all your regular duties, the tasks you perform every day, week or quarter. Then look at every item and decide if you can delegate it to an employee. Since they’re all tasks you’ve done before, you’ll have a good idea of […]
It Didn’t Start With The Oreo
Who doesn’t like a cookie every now and then? Cookies have a long history, but the first ones didn’t taste much like the treats we enjoy today. According to some sources, the first cookies were made in Rome around the third century B.C. They were thin, hard, bland wafers that were twice baked, and the […]
What To Do (And Not Do) After A Car Accident
No one ever plans to be in a car accident, but unfortunately many of us will find ourselves involved in one some day. Here’s what you should do if you’re in an accident: 1. Don’t leave the scene. 2. If there are injuries, call for medical assistance and provide basic first aid. 3. Call law […]
The Heat ls On… Don’t Overwork Yourself In Hot Temperatures
If you’re working outside under the hot August sun, you know that staying cool can be a challenge. It’s vital to your productivity and safety, of course, so take the proper steps to keep the heat from striking you down: Water. Drink lots of it. Keep a water bottle handy in a shaded location so […]
Cheap Food!
To make a meal that will stretch into infinity and beyond, you can create a simple pasta dish. Choose a pasta first, and there are many kinds from spaghetti through to the “chunky” ones such as rigatoni. If your family has an allergy to gluten then spaghetti made from corn is about one of the […]
Just How Big Do Those Lottery Jackpots Get?
Share your comments – what would you do if you won? “Winning the lottery” may not be a sound investment plan, but it’s paid off for a lucky few. Here are some of the biggest jackpots in U.S. history: ➡ $390,000,000. In 2007, two ticket holders (one from Georgia and another from New Jersey) split […]
Three Powerful Affirmations to Keep a Positive Frame of Mind
Creative people are optimistic. They have to be, if they expect their ideas to succeed. But optimism isn’t blind faith; it’s a skill you can learn. Author Martin E. P. Seligman explored how optimists explain negative events in their lives, and he found that they usually say these three statements to themselves: 1. This won’t […]
In Dreams, You Can Control Your Reality
The summer hit movie Inception explored the idea of controlling one’s dreams. Although that featured collapsing cities and struggles in zero gravity, the concept of guiding your own dreams isn’t so outlandish. “Lucid dreaming” can allow you to fly, conquer nightmares, and solve real-life problems. Here’s how to take control of your nighttime visions: ✦ […]
Share your Halloween plans!
Carve Out Time For A Family Project: Jack-O-Lanterns One pleasant way to spend a day in October is to carve Halloween pumpkins with your family. Here are some tips on carving the perfect jack-o-lantern: ✦ Draw a pattern for the pumpkin face on a piece of paper. ✦ Trace your design onto the pumpkin’s exterior. […]