Author: Julie Meyers Pron

If you want to be as healthy as possible, you would’ve thought about a few health habits already. There are quite a few to choose from, many of which can be quite effective. That doesn’t mean they’re all equal, though. Some are much more effective than others, and they could be worth focusing on. Not only will they be great for your health, but they shouldn’t take much time to actually do. No matter how busy your lifestyle is, you shouldn’t have a problem getting them done. It’s worth looking at four of the more notable of these. Health Habits:…

Playing is good for children, especially playing outside. It’s one of the best ways for kids to learn, have fun, and stay healthy. When they play outside, they learn how to interact socially and also develop creativity. Playing outside is also almost always a physical activity, involving plenty of running around. Unfortunately, while kids played outside more commonly a few decades ago, children now are often drawn to indoor activities. This isn’t to say that there’s something wrong with kids preferring to play quietly, play video games, or read, but outdoor play does have a large role to play in…

Moving house can feel like a long process, and the chances are that you’re considering your moving day as the date when that process finally ends. After all, by then, all of your belongings will be packed and ready for collection by a moving company like Allied Moving Services, your paperwork will be complete at last, and, by the end of the day, you’ll finally have those new keys. But, as any relatively new homeowner will tell you, moving (and settling) is about way more than getting those technicalities out of the way. In fact, the firsts of your moving…

Cooking is a skill that anyone can pick up and learn in a variety of different ways. You can learn by watching others, checking out videos, or even from copying recipes in cookbooks. But to really stand out with your cooking is a completely different story! If you feel rather confident in your cooking skills and are interested in turning it into a job, then we’ve got a couple of tips to help you out. Here are some ways to make a living from your skills so that you can fully dedicate yourself to cooking as a career choice! Starting…

In the past, owning a car was a nice thing to be able to do, but it wasn’t essential. Today, for a lot of people, at least, things have definitely changed, and owning a car has become a must. Whether it’s because of living in a rural area, not being able to rely on public transport, working shifts, or just needing to have the freedom to come and go as you please, the fact is that more people need a car than not, which then leads to financial considerations because cars are not cheap to buy or to run. Luckily,…

When you’re self-employed, doing your own taxes is another way to make sure that the money out doesn’t outweigh the money coming in. While America has an income tax system that benefits investors and those who own real estate, the system also gives a shout out to freelancers if they learn to stretch deductions to their advantage. The two years that I worked solely on my book manuscript and photography were the first years I considered myself a freelancer, and having an accountant that knew which questions to ask me proved invaluable. Figuring out your self-employment tax isn’t rocket science,…

It’s important to be meticulous while finding the right person for you. Money is serious business, and choosing a financial advisor is an incredibly difficult decision to make, especially for someone who has very little grasp of all the dollars-and-cents lingo (that’s why you seek help, right?). As a writer, I work with words, not numbers, so when it comes to handling my money, I need someone else to take charge. But how do I find someone I can trust? Make a Plan for Life In general, a financial advisor or financial planner is a professional who can explain How…

Since leaving my job to freelance full time, I’ve worked remotely everywhere from beaches in Hawaii to coffee shops in Portland. And while being my own boss has been a challenge, it’s been an overwhelming positive experience as well. Here are 8 unexpectedly amazing things that happened after I traded my 9-to-5 for life as a location-independent entrepreneur (which was made all the more possible thanks to high-speed internet providers like Starlink internet). When I quit my job 16 months ago to start my social media marketing company and become a “digital nomad” (noun: a person who uses technology, and…

You could say that all types of travel are meaningful and worthwhile. But is that really true? In the age of cheap travel, it feels that we often end up visiting places just for the sake of it. And while it’s nice to take a random trip, the truth is that mass tourism does lead to some pretty unwelcome consequences, such as driving up local prices and causing environmental damage to the earth we love so much. Another way is possible. In this post, we’ll look at some ways travelers can have more meaningful experiences, ensuring they create lifelong memories…

The back-to-school transition can really throw kids’ sleep schedules out of whack. This article offers some great tips from a pediatric sleep expert and real parents on how to get bedtime routines back on track. The key is being consistent – set an appropriate bedtime and stick to it, using rewards or consequences as needed. Gradually move bedtime earlier in the weeks leading up to school, limit electronics and activities that disrupt sleep, and do a bedroom declutter. Make homework and unwind time happen earlier so kids are ready for sleep when bedtime hits. It may take some work, but…