How to Buy the Perfect Cross Country Mountain Bike
Cross country mountain bike racing has become increasingly popular over the past couple of decades. It offers an enjoyable way for people to exercise their heart as well as other muscles. An added benefit is the chance to join a biking club and meet new people. One result of this popularity is that there are more bikes than ever...
How to Feed a Starving Artist
Why do we often associate the performing arts with poverty? In modern society, we seem to associate any form of artistic expression as a death sentence to poverty. If our child says they want to major in music, dance, or media arts, a parent often gasps and subtly offers alternative career paths. Although I majored in music as an...
Millennials Look Smart, But We Sure Are Dumb
Have you ever wired a plug? Cooked a cake from scratch? Changed a tire? Many millennials will reply with a negative answer. Contrary to the generation X headstrong mindset to achieve and live the American Dream, their children grew up in a privileged yet disadvantaged society. Many young individuals have no idea how to do basic tasks that their...
How to Become a Better Poet
The mention of poetry in a college class tends to strike fear into the heart of anyone who’s not an English major. But poetry isn’t as scary as it often seems. Poems don’t have to be fancy or complicated, and they are a wonderful way to express yourself. Many forms of artistic expression require learning new skills. Poetry doesn’t;...
When is “Just One” Enough?
When is having or wanting “just one” something normal to humanity? When does any person desire only one of anything is a world where value is in numbers? Although many individuals desire the multitude, the real satisfaction is in the age old phrase of “quality over quantity”. This may see contradictory to the many desires of the normal human...
How to Correctly Fertilize Your Lawn
Fertilizing your lawn is a very intricate process that requires a little patience and a lot of caution. However, it's well worth it as the end result is beautiful lawn that stays healthy and that lasts. Here are five simple steps to fertilizing your lawn: 1. Test your soil. Knowing your soils pH level is important since this will determine...
How to Process Payroll on Your Own
Most business owners aren't particularly fans of handling payroll themselves, however it may be best if you aren't over a lot of employees. It can be a bit of a daunting task but it doesn't have to be complicated. Here is a quick run through of how to process payroll on your own: #1. Completion of W-4 Forms. To get paid,...
The Benefits of a College Degree
It’s no secret that for the past few years the American economy has been in less-than-perfect condition. With the cost of a college education going up and the possibility of finding a well-paying job seemingly going down, the benefits of a college education seem to be dwindling; however, things are not always what they seem. A college education is...
5 Businesses You Can Start For Less Than $500
When it comes to starting a business it can be pretty intimidating, especially if you don't exactly have the funding. Well the good news is, starting your business doesn't necessarily mean spending tons of money right away. Here are five businesses you can start without breaking the bank: #1. Virtual Assistant. Have internet access, a phone, and a computer? Then...
Run for Your Life, Facebook Is Taking Over Humanity!
We all scroll our latest news feed on Facebook. We do it while sipping our morning Joe, during lunch hour, right before we fall asleep, and, dare we say it, during working hours. It’s become a social normal to scroll the latest news about Trump’s next move or your best friend’s vacation in Mexico while on a coffee date...
