The latest studies say $105K is the “optimal salary” for happiness for Americans — do you agree with that?
Tales from the Wallet: How Much Money Do You Need to Be Happy?
The Best Maternity Pants for the Office
If you’re expecting, it can already feel hard to look stylish — and while dresses are easy to find, it can be really difficult to find great pants. So we rounded up the best maternity pants for the office, over at CorporetteMoms!
How to Be Happily Single… on Valentine’s Day
Last year, readers asked for a post on how to be happily single on Valentine’s Day — so my good friend Auntie M. is sharing her thoughts…
Tales from the Wallet: How to Save Money on Food
How do you save money on food? Do you feel like it’s harder to save money on food if you’re working long hours, or easier?
How to Keep Your Spirits High When Life Stinks
It happens to everyone — sometimes life stinks (or at least seems to). Here’s some of my best advice for how to get yourself out of a funk — or at the very least, how to keep your spirits high if life.
How Often Do You Clean Your Office Cabinets?
How often do you clean your office cabinets or desk drawers — or move files into storage, or send them to the shredder? On the home front, how often do you clean your pantry and freezer — and what other kinds of tasks do you do in this irregular cleaning/purging cycle that feels so good?
Personal Money Snapshot: An Administrator in Public Higher Education and Former Lawyer Shares Her Money Snapshot!
Presenting… our very first personal money snapshot! Reader P shares her money situation, noting, “I have worked almost exclusively in public administration or higher education, so not a high roller here!”
The Best Alternative Products for Your Period: DivaCup, Thinx, DearKates and More!
Readers, have you tried alternative products for your period like DivaCup, Thinx, DearKates, or more? What have been your experiences with them — do you still use them — and who would you recommend them for?
Dry January: Why I’m Doing It Again — And What to Drink Instead
Are you doing Dry January this year, or otherwise trying to stop or decrease your consumption of alcohol? Let’s talk about all the tasty things you can drink instead…
The Best Winter Coats to Wear On Your Commute
There are a ton of great deals to be had on winter coats for your commute — and I’d love to know if you’re on Team Wool or Team Down!
Gift Idea: Echo Dot + LIFX Wi-Fi Smart Bulb
Amazon has a great deal if you buy these two smart devices together — and you can still get delivery by Christmas!
What Are Your Signature Dishes for the Holidays?
I happened to be looking at Cup of Jo recently and noticed that had a whole series where the site’s various writers were sharing their signature dishes for the holidays. (These brownies look ah-ma-zing…) I immediately knew what they were talking about — my Grandma Kay’s Cranberry Cake!!! — and thought it might be a … Read More about What Are Your Signature Dishes for the Holidays?
