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Finding more money for fun stuff can be as simple as making subtle changes to your everyday habits. Without making any sweeping compromises, there are a number of ways you can save money on things like your grocery, energy, and even your credit card bills. Adopt a few new changes after checking out my 12 ideas for spending less on your bills. Read more
High electricity bills can spur you to want to cut your electricity costs, but there are other incentives that might work better. Carnegie Mellon economics and psychology professor George Loewenstein tells Money magazine: "I've come to the view that behavioral economics solutions are often being used as a substitute for more fundamental efforts. British Prime Minister David Cameron is a big fan Read more
Vampire power month may be over (how appropriate that it was in October, no?), but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop trying to find ways to reduce our electric bills! We are living in a digital world, which means nearly everything needs to be juiced up to work. I've already got my laptop working overtime at the office and at home, so you can imagine that I'm a pretty powerful energy vampire on Read more
Now we know Samson loves the Wii, but I'm sure his mama doesn't let him play unsupervised – ha! In all seriousness, I recently spotted an article citing the top-10 tech products most likely to injure pets. I'm not too sure how they got these results (and what the injuries were) so I'm switching it up, and want to hear from you – have your pets ever gotten tangled up in your technology? Check Read more
Paisley knows how to entertain herself with fashion. She created a fashion alphabet and designated "E" for electricity. Using lightening as inspiration, she found the perfect items to go with her theme. The Matthew Williamson dress sets the tone and the black accessories follow suit. Should this bold woman get tired, there's a posh chair to rest up on. Read more
Did you know that many electrical appliances, including cell phone chargers, DVRs, and DVD players use as much electricity when they’re off as when they're on? If you're not using the appliance pull the plug! It'll help you to save money on your energy bill every month, and it will also help out the environment at the same time. As an added bonus, the occasional bending and unplugging will give Read more
Next up in the pet-proofing series: pets and technology, a particularly sensitive subject for yours truly. Back before Mac laptops came with easy-off magnetic power cords, North made a flying leap off my bed and, with his back paw, my laptop also took flight before slamming shut on the hardwood floor! Recovery and repair were out of my price range so, several hundred dollars later, I replaced Read more
It seems like boating season unofficially begins on Memorial Day weekend with everyone headed to their lake houses, weekend river residences, or the beach. In different parts of the nation, boating accidents, injuries, and unfortunately fatalities are on the rise. Now that I've captured your attention, let's review a few tips on boating safety. Boater's fatigue is real, and it can wear you Read more
You might know Milla Jovovich as a model and actress, but her talents don't end there; she's a singer and musician, too. Last night, at a Chopard and L'Oréal Paris bash, Milla shared a bit about her new synth-pop single, "Electric Sky," which she debuted at the Life Ball in Vienna. "It's really exciting," she said of her forthcoming EP. "It was me and my two closest friends. We just did it in Read more
For Spring 2012, designers dipped their collections into every shade and vibrancy of the Roy G. Biv spectrum. Simply put, it's all about placing your favorite colors on blast. From ladylike pastel pinks at Rochas and powdery floral blues at Erdem, to electric greens at Jean-Paul Gaultier and soft lemon iterations spotted at Jason Wu, it's safe to say where there's color, there's a way to wear it. Read more
