March 17th, 2010
Going Green
If you’re looking for ways to live a greener life, take some pointers from Fran Martin. Fran is the newest member of the One in a Million campaign, a feat she achieved by switching more than $1,000 of her household budget to products and services that offer the greatest environmental benefit. The campaign doesn’t ask […]
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March 17th, 2010
Going Green
Are “organic” dry cleaners popping up in your neighborhood? Are they legit, or another greenwashing scam? Here\’s the low-down: What Makes A Dry Cleaner Green? It\’s not PERC. Just because a dry cleaner claims to be “organic” doesn\’t mean it\’s free of toxic chemicals. That\’s because, scientifically speaking, any chemical is considered to be organic […]
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March 15th, 2010
Organizational Skills
Nothing I have to share is going to make your date with Uncle Sam on April 15th pleasurable. There is something about preparing for one\’s taxes that is the emotional equivalent of being called to the principal\’s office when you are in grammar school. (I presume you let a pro do the actual return.) Let\’s […]
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March 15th, 2010
Expert Columns
Just once before I die, I want to have one of those incredible days. You know the kind where everything goes your way. Almost like magic is in the air. Ones you\’ve read about where people find a wallet and turn it in to the authorities. Voila! They\’re given a thousand dollar reward. Or, they […]
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March 15th, 2010
Weight Loss & Diet
If your girth is increasing while your happiness is decreasing; if you feel like you are about to explode and/or implode, then read this! Here follows an email I received from one of my readers (a.k.a. Tushkateers*) that I am sure we can relate to. A valuable lesson that will help you permanently lose weight! […]
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March 15th, 2010
Winning at Work
Seated in the courtyard of a sports bar during a playoff game in the home city of one of the teams, it was an energetic crowd that Sunday. While we\’d come for a quick bite to eat, we caught a glimpse of a play now and then as home-team enthusiasts roared their approval during the […]
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March 15th, 2010
Eldercare
Five or six mornings a week, I walk 4 to 6 miles in Central Park. I get great joy from meandering. It’s something I do for my head more than for my body. In the past few years I’ve started feeding the birds and now the Cardinals come directly to me when they hear me […]
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March 15th, 2010
Writing & Publishing
One of the best things about starting and growing a business is how much you get to grow as a person. Taking a business from start-up to six-figures and way beyond requires a lot of energy-specifically female and male energy. As with all things in the universe, balance is again the key. In business, you […]
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March 15th, 2010
The New Retirement
First, let\’s start with some facts from Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever about women and negotiation: The Million Dollar Difference. “Women who consistently negotiate their salary increases earn at least $1 million more during their careers than women who don\’t.” Ouch! “Going to the dentist” is how women described the process of negotiation, while men […]
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February 12th, 2010
Weight Loss & Diet
Listen UP and Lighten UP! Tushkateers, have I got a find for you! Skinny Scoopers! A website from two sassy \’weight loss sisters,\’ Chris and Lisa, who are dedicated to reporting the news that helps you lose! Their pages are overflowing with best food finds, tasty tidbits, and hot jeans. They are scouting the weight […]
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