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 Cathy Anderson Tiffany, Founder

Healthier

Wellness Wednesday: Common Exercise Mistakes

6 Mistakes Women Make In The Gym I came across this article on my Facebook page and had to share some of the info.  These are very common mistakes that so many women make, to the detriment of their goals.  There’s no way I could have written this better myself, so the perspective is from Lena Boone, a fitness pro and blogger on Bodybuilding.com.  Don’t let that scare you – following this advice will not… Read more »

Wealthier

Money Matters: 5 Easy Ways to Save Money

Here are 5 nifty thrifty ideas, gathered and brought to you by Jenny Jones, comments by me:    If you don’t generate a lot of trash, split the garbage collection bill with a neighbor. Ask your doctor to prescribe you a double-strength dose of your pills and cut them in half: one co-pay for twice the medicine. (Great idea!) Shop consignment shops.  You can get stylish and like new clothes for much less. Put money… Read more »

Eco-Wise

Green Tip: How to Control Pests the Eco-Friendly Way

Following these tips from my friends at EnviroCare Pest Solutions can save you time, money and the possible need for pest extermination.  I wanted to share these tips because prevention is cheaper and the thought of folks still readily using traditional chemicals to rid their homes of bugs and other critters drives me crazy!  I called Envirocare when we had tiny little ants all over our basement, but I didn’t want to use pesticides in… Read more »

Parents & Kids

A Women’s Guide to Being Green: How to Teach Your Kids About the Environment

  The best way to teach your kids about the environment? Just seek out cool information and share it!  It only takes a few minutes to share something that could spark interest in your child.  Some great sites? Well, B.A.B.E., of course!  I am working all the time to get more info to help you help your child appreciate and explore the world in which they live.  Be sure to sign up for my newsletter… Read more »

B.A.B.E In Action

Happiness Tips: Try-it Tuesday List #15

    This week’s list covers  B.A.B.E’s Sustainability Triad:  Health, Money & the Environment (doesn’t that sound so fancy!?) For Your Health:  Over the course of the next week, add one more glass of water each day or if you already guzzle a ton, why not get in a bit more movement >> work in 25 jumping jacks each day for the next 2 weeks. For Your Money:  Not a saver?  Find $5-10 and start… Read more »