health

I'm not at all shy about mentioning the ridiculous amount of debt I got myself into.

Mostly because that year living on couches and on credit cards was a big learning experience. And the three years that came after, where I was working a job that wasn't covering my bills, leading to even more debt, was it's own kind of adventure.

For more than a few years now, I've been doing my darndest to keep my High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) intake to a minimum.

For anyone who's ever read a handful of ingredients labels at the supermarket, it's clear this is something that isn't all that easy without either a) making everything from scratch or b) buying really expensive things. HFCS is in everything from ketchup to frozen dinners and cereal to toothpaste... and has been since the early 80s (at least).

How to Stop Smoking: Simply Don't Plan On It

Want to quit smoking? Don't plan on it, and don't despair.

Recent research finds that a snap decision to quit smoking cigarettes is actually two to three times more effective than planning ahead for the big day.