Making the switch to the gig economy comes with a range of tempting benefits. Instead of heading into an office at a specific time each day for a certain amount of hours, you get the freedom to work where, when, and how often you want. Rather than reporting to a manager, you get to be… Read More
Author Archives: Cindy Brzostowski
Can You Make the Switch to Working Freelance Full-Time?
Posted in Lifestyle, Money
Tagged freelancing, freelancing full-time, how to freelance, salary
June 26, 2019
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5 Steps to Determining if a Discount is Worth It
When you’re out shopping or even shopping online, it’s hard to ignore those big, glaring words “SALE!” or “X% off!” There’s something so irresistible about a deal, whether or not that item being discounted is something we actually want or need. Think about it: How many times have you picked something up solely because it… Read More
Posted in Money
Tagged budgeting, discounts, money management, promotions, savings
June 20, 2019
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6 Scenarios in Which You Should Know Roman Numerals
Have you ever been left scratching your head after seeing a string of Roman numerals? Maybe you have a vague memory of a certain "letter" translating to a certain digit, but it’s all buried in the back of your brain with the rest of your less-used elementary school knowledge (like how to write in cursive,… Read More
Posted in Education, Lifestyle, Travel
Tagged clocks, number conversion, roman numbers, Roman numerals
June 13, 2019
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How to Celebrate Someone on Their Sobriety
Giving up alcohol and drugs to live a life of sobriety is no easy task. If you know someone who’s gone through the difficult struggle against addiction, then that’s a milestone worth celebrating! This special person in your life may already know their “sobriety birthday” or the anniversary of their sobriety. But, if they don’t… Read More
Posted in DIY, Lifestyle, Wellness
Tagged alchohol, celebrating sobriety, sober party
June 10, 2019
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Your Guide to Converting Imperial to Metric Units for Travel
Traveling to a new country means opening the door to new experiences sure to excite your senses, from the local attractions to hearing different languages to eating the delectable cuisine. But, going somewhere foreign also brings with it the tricky bit of learning how to navigate that place’s unique systems and conventions, such as how… Read More
Posted in Lifestyle, Travel
Tagged imperial units, metric units, unit conversion
May 22, 2019
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What is a Healthy Heart Rate?
Most people have seen images of a heart rate monitor screen: a line with periodic sharp spikes up and down. Perhaps you can even clearly hear in your mind the beeping that occurs as these spikes appear. While these images may be ingrained in us from various medical movies and TV shows, knowing your own… Read More
Posted in Health, Wellness
Tagged healthy heart rate, healthy weight, heart rate, target heart rate
May 10, 2019
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Is it Cheaper to Fly or to Drive? (It’s not just math!)
Planning your next vacation comes with a number of fun decisions to make including what attractions you want to see, what restaurants you want to try, and where you want to stay. Yet, along with the exciting part of planning a vacation comes the not-so-exciting part - determining the logistics, like whether you’re going to… Read More
Posted in Lifestyle, Money, Travel
Tagged driving, flying, fuel consumption, fuel cost, fuel efficiency, travel
May 8, 2019
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Why Do We Use the Scientific Notation?
Working with numbers that are 1 through 10 is fairly straightforward, but what about a number like 7,489,509,093? Or, how about .00024638? If a number is particularly large or small, it can be much easier to work with when it’s written in scientific notation. Scientific notation, sometimes also called "standard form," follows the form “m… Read More
Posted in Mathematics, Science
Tagged engineering, number conversion, scientific notation
April 24, 2019
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How to Avoid Calculation & Conversion Errors in Recipe Scaling
After searching all corners of the internet to find the perfect recipes for your dinner party, you’ve hit a speed bump: The original recipe isn’t for the same number of people you’re planning to serve, or it’s written in measurements you’re not familiar with. Unfortunately, those are some common problems with converting recipes that you… Read More
Posted in Cooking
Tagged converting a recipe, cooking, recipes, scaling a recipe, unit conversion
April 19, 2019
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6 Tips for “Tipping” During Travel
So you’ve packed your bags, downloaded or printed your boarding pass, and you’re ready to go for your next trip. But wait! Before you jet off, don’t forget to research the tipping etiquette for your destination. Not all countries tip, and for the ones that do, the rates can vary. You don’t want to get… Read More
Posted in Lifestyle, Money, Travel
Tagged how to tip, tipping, tipping abroad, travelling
April 17, 2019
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How Much Sand Do You Need to Build a Pool?
It’s hard to beat the refreshing feeling of jumping into a pool in the middle of summer. But, the expenses with building a pool can add up very quickly. Building a pool of your own is one way of bringing that feeling home and getting to enjoy a dip whenever you want, while saving some… Read More
Posted in DIY, Home & Garden
Tagged above ground pool, build a pool, DIY pool, how much sand do I need?, pool, sand for a pool
March 27, 2019
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Use a Body Shape Calculator to Help You Shop Online
It’s easier than ever today to find what you need online, and clothes are no exception. In minutes, you can check a couple of websites to find the perfect outfit and then receive it right at your doorstep in just a few days. While shopping online does offer its many conveniences, it also means not… Read More
Posted in Lifestyle, Wellness
Tagged body image, body shape, body type, clothes, shopping
March 22, 2019
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Reach Your Goals With the Help of a Weight Loss Calculator
Have an idea of how much weight you want to lose? You may have a target number in mind but remain unsure of how exactly to get to that number. Or, perhaps you’re still trying to determine what amount of weight loss makes sense for you and your own individual wellness. Understanding the math behind… Read More
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Wellness
Tagged body positivity, calorie intake, calories, healthy weight, ideal weight, losing weight, weight loss, weight loss goals
March 20, 2019
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Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Staying well-hydrated is essential for staying healthy. Without proper hydration, your body will start feeling a slew of negative effects. Most of us know that drinking water is important, but the question is, how much water intake is enough water intake? While it depends on a variety of factors, there are some general guidelines you… Read More
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Wellness
Tagged health, How much water should I drink?, hydration, water, water intake, wellness
March 8, 2019
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It’s Just a Number – But, Are You at an Ideal Height and Weight?
People come in all body shapes and sizes. Thankfully, that means there’s not one perfect height or one perfect weight. That being said, it is possible to predict what your height and weight should ideally be, based on several factors that are unique to you as an individual. But, remember, at the end of the… Read More
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged body image, diet and exercise, healthy height, healthy weight, height, nutrition, weight, wellness
March 5, 2019
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Are You Getting Your Paid Overtime?
As an employee, it usually goes without saying that if you work more, you want to get paid more for your time. Overtime pay (sometimes shortened to "OT") is a way to protect employees who work outside of their designated hours, but there are some variations in what qualifies for overtime and how much they… Read More
Posted in Money
Tagged OT, overtime, overtime pay, working overtime
February 28, 2019
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Is College Worth the Investment?
When you tally up the cost of tuition, textbooks, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenditures involved with going to college, it quickly becomes clear that it’s going to be a hefty investment. When you start to imagine the price, you might be wondering, “Is college worth it?” To see if the decision to go… Read More
Posted in Education, Finance, Money
Tagged college, college costs, college investment, is college worth it?, paying for college
February 27, 2019
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How to Calculate the Tip When You Go Dutch on a Date
For many people, a date brings on plenty of nerves to begin with. And, this is before considering the possible awkwardness of how to handle the bill once the meal is finished. As part of this, understanding when and how to calculate a tip - especially, if you’re going dutch (which means to split the… Read More