Today's Home Spun Wisdom Archive


Sit Properly, for Slouch Can Lead to ‘Ouch’

Monday, September 7th, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 8, 2009—(MCT)—For many Americans, sitting for eight hours straight is pivotal to the job, not to mention that post-work leisure time plopped on the La-Z-Boy watching TV or playing video games. Occasionally we'll get up to go sit in our cars in order to sit in restaurants and eat.
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Getaways- Sensational Ways to Savor and Save on Colorado’s Brilliant Fall Foliage

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 4, 2009—With fall just around the corner, now is the time to experience Colorado during one of the state's best kept secrets, autumn. 
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Economic Troubles Encourage Coupon Savings Habit

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2009—Since the financial crisis deepened a year ago, coupon use has been on the rise. Marketers made substantially more coupons available
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5 Fall Trends for the Frugal Fashionista

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 2, 2009—This fall, Prime Outlets and Celebrity Stylist Mark-Alan Harmon have made it possible for you to pick up the season's hottest fashions
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Many Executives Hesitant to be ‘Friended’ by Business Contacts

Monday, August 31st, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 1, 2009—Thinking about "friending" your boss on Facebook? You may want to reconsider. According to a recent survey, nearly half of executives are uncomfortable being friended by the employees they manage (48%) or their bosses (47%).
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Prepare Your Home for Swapping

Sunday, August 30th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 31, 2009-(MCT)-Are you avoiding a vacation because you can't afford a hotel? If so, try house swapping. You start by joining a home exchange
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Late Summer Tips for Sprucing up Your Lawn

Saturday, August 29th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 29, 2009-(MCT)-If your grass is looking shabby, a little bit of work now will ensure a thick, lower-maintenance lawn for years to come. In much of the country, the ideal time to renovate your lawn is late August through mid-September, so there's still time to spruce up your lawn.
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Getaways – Tour This Virginia State Park by Segway PT

Thursday, August 27th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 28, 2009-(MCT)-Hoofing it through a state park can get you blisters and aching muscles. But, at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach,
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Does Your Pet Have Post-Summer Separation Anxiety?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 27, 2009-Back-to-school time creates a dramatic shift in family schedules, which can have a devastating impact on family pets that have spent more time with their owners over the summer vacation season.
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Follow These Tips and Be on Your Way to Smarter Spending

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 26, 2009-(MCT)-For many consumers, it's not lack of knowledge keeping them from spending smarter, but lack of experience. That's why a little time invested now could pay dividends for years.
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