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The Caveman’s Guide to Building a Better Office

Why do most of us prefer restaurant booths over free-standing tables? We're genetically predisposed to having full view of our surroundings.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Winter Activity?

Winter in many places can be cold, wet, and miserable... but the chilly days can be enjoyable, too! Building snowmen, sipping hot chocolate by a fireplace, or just taking a walk on a crisp afternoon are just a few activities that can make a winter day more pleasant.

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11 Laundry Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

If you hate doing laundry, raise your hand.

I can't see you, of course, but I'm confident that 99% of you reading this post dread laundry day. The sorting, the switching, the waiting, the folding, the unexplained disappearance of an arbitrary item. When will it all end? (See also: 25+ Secrets...

Why Simple Living is the key to Finding your Life Purpose

I am meandering in an old town following the road that will take me to my ultimate destination: Home. I know the road although I have never walked its full length before. As I stroll along the road I pass through an open market with stalls put up on the sides of the road but also along side streets...

6 Perks You Should Be Demanding From Your Employer

It isn't just Silicon Valley that's offering employees fantastic benefits like gratis gourmet meals and scuba diving lessons. The "perks arms race" that's given rise to Facebook's latest offering of $20,000 reimbursement checks to female employees who want to freeze their eggs is...
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The Winston Churchill School of Adulthood Is Now in Session

Last month, we published a post on 6 reasons why it’s especially hard to become an adult in the modern world, and argued that despite this difficulty, the world still needs grown-ups. And yet, as we admitted at the end, even when we know how necessary adults are to a flourishing, full-functioning...

Art of Manliness Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Best Subscription Services For Men

It’s become quite a tradition here at AoM to put forth a men’s gift guide every year after Thanksgiving. Men can be hard to buy for, so we try to find products that are both classic and unique. Recent years have seen the rise of subscription services — boxes of goodies sent...

Bryan Callen on Eating Corgis (Yes, The Dogs) and Improving Creativity

“There are three things you can’t fake: 1. Fighting, 2. Sex, and 3. Comedy.” (Tweet It) - Bryan Callen Alright, this may be the funniest episode yet. Bryan Callen is a world-class comic and prolific actor. He travels the globe performing stand-up comedy for sold-out audiences, and...

What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in December

I write this as another day of truly vulgar behavior is behind us. Yes, deals are great. I love them. But I did not go anywhere near the craziness today, and with so many tools now available to us, we don't need to venture into the insane crowds to get bargains. Remember, Black Friday deals are...

Best Money Tips: Expensive Ingredients You Can Replace

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on expensive recipe ingredients you can replace, stores with the best return policies, apps to help you reach your daily goals, and more!
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12 Expensive Recipe Ingredients You Can Easily Replace...
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10 Mindless Ways You're Spending Money

Have you ever heard the term "conscious spending"? The idea revolves around being mindful with your dollars. Instead of treating your life as a restrictive budgeting experience, you have a handle on where your money is going and an awareness as to the value (monetary and emotional,...

How to Make Your Bathroom Look Awesome for Under $100

I recently came out of a gut bathroom renovation on a major budget. I'm talking replacing everything from the studs in the walls to the tile in the shower. Keeping the renovation affordable was a challenge, but I'm so happy to be showering in my dream bathroom now! (See also: 9 Ways to Make...

The Zen Habits Holiday Gift Guide

By Leo Babauta The holiday season is here, and with it comes consumer madness. I’m not a fan of buying a bunch of gifts and getting into credit card debt just to stress yourself out more and work harder to pay off the bills, all to add to the needless clutter we already have in […]

The importance of asking yourself “What’s Next?”

Asking yourself “What’s next?” As humans, we are creatures of habit. But we must understand that habits are highly poisonous. Did he just say poisonous?” Hold on, relax. I know what you’re probably thinking, “what about my morning routine?” “Or going to church with my...

Staying organized during a deployment or long-term absence

The long-term absence of a partner can be stressful, however, by understanding the emotional cycle -- and a little bit of planning and organization -- the stress can be minimized.

Post written by Jacki Hollywood Brown

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How and Why I Held Onto a Tanking Stock — And What Happened Next

For the dual purpose of becoming a better investor and giving my readers ideas on how to invest, I have been participating in an investment competition entitled the Grow Your Dough Throwdown. The contest is the brainchild of Jeff Rose, a Certified Financial Planner who runs his own practice and...
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Capital One 360 Black Friday Sale: Get $100 When You Open an Account

4 Days Only (November 28-December 1): For their Black Friday Special, get $100 when you open a fee-free 360 Checking Account (with a $250 minimum deposit) and make 5 Debit Card purchases or 5 CheckMate deposits or any combination of the two within 45 days. This is an interest bearing checking...
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8 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Relatives During the Holidays.

Back by popular demand: dealing with difficult relatives over the holidays. Holidays can be tough. Some people love them; some people dread them. I thought a lot about the holidays as I was writing Happier at Home, because the holiday season tends to be a time when we focus on home. Maybe you’re...

Happy Thanksgiving from Unclutterer

Unclutterer is taking the day off to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones. We hope you’re having a great, restful day, too. In the meantime, here are some posts from Thanksgivings past to review at your leisure. Have a great day … Continued

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Ultimate Gift Guide: Thoughtful Ideas for Every List and Every Budget

Do you have your shopping list ready? Are you checking it twice? And are you at a loss for what to get your friends and family? Instead of wandering the busy mall hoping for inspiration, we’ve got hundreds of gift ideas for everyone on your list, no matter what your budget. (See also: 5...