Before you set out on a driving vacation, you get your car checked out and serviced, right? That’s good planning – who wants stressful (often expensive) breakdowns on the road? Use the same good planning to make sure you’re in good shape for your trip. Take the time to anticipate the kind of … [Read more...] about Travel healthy and save on medical costs
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7 questions you didn’t know you could ask your pharmacist
Pharmacists do a lot more than count pills and pack them into a bottle. “Think of us as air traffic controllers and customers as airplanes in flight,” says Heather Free, a practicing pharmacist in Washington, D.C., and a spokeswoman for the American Pharmacists Association. “We want to prevent … [Read more...] about 7 questions you didn’t know you could ask your pharmacist
6 ways to save money on beauty
When it comes to stocking my cosmetics kit and my bathroom, my approach is always beauty on the cheap. That's not to say I don't splurge on certain beauty products or services -- such as having my hair professionally cut and colored -- because I've found that when it comes to hair, you get what you … [Read more...] about 6 ways to save money on beauty
5 ways to save using coconut oil as a beauty product
The buzz about coconut oil is big, and if you haven't jumped onboard, now is the time. This natural oil, once shunned by health professionals, is now gaining press as a healthy source of fat in your diet. Other possible benefits of coconut oil include boosting your metabolism, improving thyroid … [Read more...] about 5 ways to save using coconut oil as a beauty product
Saving money on nicotine replacement therapy
I was a smoker for 27 years and have been smoke-free for six. If you have resolved that 2013 is your year to quit smoking, you probably already know how expensive nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, etc. can be. Here are some tips that will help save you some money on nicotine replacement … [Read more...] about Saving money on nicotine replacement therapy
Best gifts under $25 for fitness buffs
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Give the gift of health and wellness to friends or family members who are into fitness and biking, or would like to be more active. These gifts are affordable cover a variety of activities. As a fitness enthusiast myself, I already own these items or would buy them self (or have them on … [Read more...] about Best gifts under $25 for fitness buffs
4 good uses for magazine perfume samples
I love getting my monthly magazines. The feel of the glossy pages and smell of perfume samples promise a luxurious escape into a world filled with fashion, hair and relationship advice. But after I read a few stories, the issue lands under my coffee table and waits for a vacation or long weekend for … [Read more...] about 4 good uses for magazine perfume samples
How to get a $500 haircut for $20 — or less
I love high-end haircuts by skilled stylists and outstanding color by equally skilled colorists, but alas, I only have the budget for cut-rate services. Problem solved. I get my hair services at some of New York's top salons -- but the services are performed by apprentices, who are all graduates of … [Read more...] about How to get a $500 haircut for $20 — or less
Can’t afford a spa? Throw a spa party
Anyone who has been to a salon or spa recently knows that it’s a high-ticket indulgence. It can cost hundreds of dollars for a manicure, hairstyle, foot massage and facial mask. So why not do it at home? And why not make it fun with a group of friends? A group can gather for a day of penny-pinching … [Read more...] about Can’t afford a spa? Throw a spa party
Free house cleaning for women with cancer
If you or a woman you know is battling cancer, Cleaning for a Reason Foundation can help on the home front. This nonprofit organization offers FREE professional housecleaning and maid service for women who are undergoing treatment for any type of cancer. A local insured and bonded professional … [Read more...] about Free house cleaning for women with cancer
