by Betterbuck I’m a massive coupon/savings nerd, and an embarrassing amount of my time is spent talking to people to find out how much they’re spending. In my experience, the average American is making some pretty serious money mistakes on a daily basis. Here are the 7 worst culprits (and how you can save money byContinue reading “The 7 Stupidest Money Mistakes Almost All Americans Make.”
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Travel Thursdays: We Bet You Didn’t Know There Was A Miniature City In Washington State.
by Sherri Adams Washington State is full of exciting destinations for adventure seekers. Whether you enjoy exploring the great outdoors or learning something new at one of our many museums, the Evergreen State has plenty to offer. Although you’re probably familiar with our state’s major cities, we’d be willing to bet you might not know a miniatureContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: We Bet You Didn’t Know There Was A Miniature City In Washington State.”
9 Healthy Habits to Practice Every Day to Help You Feel Your Best
One strong choice can lead to another. We’re not above a good wellness trend now and then. (Skin cycling? Sure! TikTok dance workouts? Sign us up!) But sometimes all the noise about what you should—and shouldn’t—be doing for your health can start to feel a little overwhelming. Truth is, healthy habits and self-care practices don’tContinue reading “9 Healthy Habits to Practice Every Day to Help You Feel Your Best”
History Lesson Tuesdays: 26 History Facts That Will Shock and Amaze Your Students
by Jeanne Croteau Our world is full of amazing stories just waiting to be shared and discovered. Researchers, historians, and archaeologists have given us so much information about our collective past, and many times what we learn is simply mind-blowing! Here’s a list of surprising history facts for kids that you can share in yourContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 26 History Facts That Will Shock and Amaze Your Students”
Healthcare Mondays: Scientists find an ancient virus might be the key to treating lung cancer
by Bethany Dawson The remnants of ancient viruses that remain in human DNA can help people fight lung cancer, a new study has found. Scientists from the Francis Crick Institute, partly funded by Cancer Research UK, have found that these viruses, called endogenous retroviruses, are dormant in most people but can be awoken in cancer tissue. But whenContinue reading “Healthcare Mondays: Scientists find an ancient virus might be the key to treating lung cancer”
Giant Pacific Octopus rescue in Mount Vernon caught on camera
A little girl kept the octopus alive by pouring water on it with her sand bucket until officials arrived. by Brady Wakayama MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A Giant Pacific octopus stranded on a Skagit County beach was saved by a little girl and a group of researchers. “It can’t survive out of water for moreContinue reading “Giant Pacific Octopus rescue in Mount Vernon caught on camera”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
The Real Story of Britton Britton began taking opioids prescribed by his doctor at age 19 after sustaining a severe shoulder injury while serving in the U.S. Army. By age 22, Britton was addicted. Britton’s opioid use disorder was compounded by his wife’s substance use disorder and his relationships with fellow Veterans who misused prescriptionContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”
It’s the Law: Legal loophole: Get your child married to get out of paying child support
by Dillon Erickson Q. My ex is trying to get out of paying child support by concocting a plan for our 16- year-old daughter to get married. Can he do that? A. The short answer is yes, for now. In Idaho, a court can only make child custody and child support decisions for a minor childContinue reading “It’s the Law: Legal loophole: Get your child married to get out of paying child support”
History Lesson Tuesdays: Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 29. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holidayContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Memorial Day”
Mental Health Mondays: 8 Ways to Make a Narcissist Respect You
In today’s article, I’m empowering you with eight ways to make a narcissist respect you… forever. Are you ready? Let’s dive in. Let’s face it, knowing how to make a narcissist respect you isn’t easy. If you’ve ever wondered to yourself or asked yourself the question, “how to make a narcissist respect me,” then this article isContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 8 Ways to Make a Narcissist Respect You”
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