That Won’t Kill Your Savings In This Issue: 3 Fool-Proof Ways to Pay for the Holidays Without Going Broke Ah, the holidays. It’s a time of sweet treats, family, and giving back — and sometimes giving a little too much. When it comes to the perfect holiday gift, many people spend too much money. The average American spends nearly $1,000 on gifts during the December holidays alone! It’s possible to cut back ... Read More
Boost Your Immune System Like a Celebrity
With These 3 Hot Winter Drinks In This Issue: How to Boost Your Immune System Like a Celebrity What do Jennifer Lawrence, Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, and Khloé Kardashian have in common? Yes, they’re all high-profile celebrities, of course, but they’re also big fans of hot tea. According to the entertainment website Yaay, Angelina Jolie likes to make her own garlic tea by steeping fresh cloves in ... Read More
Russian Tea Cakes
Make your tea time extra special with these tasty cakes that are easy to make Ingredients 1 cup butter, at room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (plus extra for rolling cookies) 2 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped Directions Preheat oven to 325 F. Using a mixer, cream butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the ... Read More
Full Steam Ahead
To See the General in Downtown Kennesaw In This Issue: Touring Cobb County While Marietta certainly has its fair share of historical and cultural landmarks worth visiting, the town itself is only so big. That’s why we’re expanding the scope of this article series to include attractions worth seeing throughout all of Cobb County. Just to the northwest of Marietta is the town of Kennesaw, and in downtown Kennesaw ... Read More
Why So Many Roundabouts?
A Safer, Cheaper, and Easier to Navigate Intersection In This Issue: Why Are So Many Roundabouts Being Built Now? If you’ve done a good bit of driving around the Atlanta area recently, you’ve probably noticed the trend toward building roundabouts. For those of you who might be unfamiliar with that term, roundabouts are circular intersections where drivers that are entering must yield to the traffic already ... Read More
Closed Windows and Open Doors
Are You Working Smarter, Not Harder? In This Issue: Are You Working Smarter, Not Harder? Accident Attorney: Ramiro Rodriguez, Jr. Pull Quote: “If what you always do is fly out of a room through the window, and that window is closed, then you can’t expect to get what you’ve always gotten from doing what you’ve always done. It’s just not going to work.” As much as we might hope the opposite could be true, ... Read More
Top 5 Healthy Life Hacks to Have an Awesome Morning
In This Issue: Top 5 Healthy Life Hacks to Have an Awesome Morning Getting your day started with coffee isn't always enough. Sometimes, you need to give yourself an extra boost, especially when you have little energy or trouble focusing. For an awesome start to your day, here are five tips to get you going right off the bat. Wake up 5 minutes early. What’s the power of five minutes? It can be more than ... Read More
Bored on Thanksgiving? Plan a Movie Marathon!
5 Thanksgiving Flicks for the Whole Family In This Issue: 5 Thanksgiving Movies for the Whole Family After a giant Thanksgiving meal, it can be tempting to sink down onto the couch and never get up — so embrace it! This Thanksgiving, try planning a family movie night to enjoy while the turkey settles. Movie nights are about as low maintenance as family hangouts can get. According to Elle magazine, actress ... Read More
Sinfully Sweet Butternut Squash
In This Issue: Sinfully Sweet Butternut Squash This butternut squash, oven-roasted and caramelized to perfection, could almost pass for dessert. You’d never guess it’s a dish loaded with vitamins and antioxidants! Ingredients 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp black ... Read More
Automobiles, Assembly Lines, and the Most Common PI Claim
Automobiles, Assembly Lines, and the Most Common PI Claim On Oct. 1, 1908, Henry Ford’s first ever Model T went on sale. Along with his automobiles, Ford is credited with pioneering the assembly line system at around this time, making the Model T the first truly mass-produced vehicle in the country. The time it took to build one decreased from 12 hours to 30 minutes, and the fact that Ford’s factories could make ... Read More