What is minimalism? All the time, we hear stories of people selling nearly all of their belongings, rarely buying anything new, and moving into a tiny house. Does minimalism have to be that extreme? Minimalism is the practice of living with less. Everyone has a different interpretation of what “less” means to them. The goal […]
Read More >>The most basic need in manufacturing is to keep the system operating at optimum capacity. Every phase of the operation is geared toward reaching that goal, and there is a very good reason for it. Downtime is one of the biggest problems in manufacturing. It can waste perishable inputs, and it can threaten production deadlines, […]
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One of the common, recurring stressors in life is money. Sometimes expenses and circumstances come out of nowhere and knock us down. Almost everyone goes through difficult financial times at one point or another. In times of rising rents and debt levels, it can feel like an impossible feat to get ahead financially. Remaining optimistic […]
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If you asked me which household expense I felt the most guilty about, I would probably say my grocery bill. There are months when I look back on grocery spending and I’m shocked by the number. So, I did some digging into what the average American spends on groceries, to hopefully make myself feel better…. […]
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Budgeting. Many people have come to fear the word. When you think of budgeting, missing out on nights out, eating rice and beans, or couponing might come to mind. Or you may think of receipts, cash envelopes, and endless budgeting meetings with your partner. Is there a way to make budgeting less painful? Or, better […]
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One of the best things you can do in your life is to constantly invest in yourself. Take chances, try new things, and expand your perspective. However, this isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Oftentimes we get caught up in the routine of things. Many of us crave familiarity and knowing what to expect. […]
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I have a confession to make. I’m a Minnesotan that dreads the winter. Yep, I said it. As soon as those leaves start to turn and the air gets chilly my palms start to sweat. Except I don’t hate winter for all the reasons you think I do. It’s not because of the black ice, […]
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Starting a small business takes a lot of work. In fact, it’s common for many small business owners to work more while starting their business than they did when working their normal 9-5 job. The good news is, the time you spend building your company doesn’t need to be stressful. There are several things you […]
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Ten years ago, working from home was not really an option. Most working individuals had to wake up, get the family ready, and commute to work, regardless of what their job was. Now, working from home is not only realistic, but it’s desirable. Some people like the idea of cutting out their commute entirely, while […]
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