When was the last time you played hide and seek? Have you ever played with a small child? If so, you may recall that some little ones believe you can’t see them if they can’t see you… We’ve all grown out of that belief, but have we really grown out of the behavior? Many of us still “hide our eyes”…
What’s Your Appetite for Apps?
In a recent post, I shared informal research on U.S. consumers’ habits with choosing and downloading smartphone apps. Nearly half of the survey respondents said they only opt for free apps, and nearly a third said that they carefully evaluate their choices… That made me wonder: How many apps do most people actually have? A…
Five Things You May Not Know About Credit Unions
When it comes to where you park your paychecks, your savings, loans and other financial necessities, the options for providers seem almost infinite… One question that comes to mind is whether to work with a credit union or a bank to handle your personal finances. This infographic provided by NSWC Federal Credit Union provides a…
If Smartphone Apps Were Cookies…
Since we’re all celebrating 45 great years with Sesame Street this week — including the show’s many beloved characters — today’s post is focused on a question Cookie Monster would probably find fascinating: “If smartphone apps were cookies, how would you describe your habits with choosing/downloading them?” I posed this question via an informal survey…
Infographic: Top Three Benefits Pets Provide to Seniors
As the U.S. population ages, many of us are noticing shifts in the lives and lifestyles of our grandparents, parents, relatives and friends who are older Americans. This reality is part of a broad U.S. population shift that’s underway: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is forecast…
Five Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet
According to the National Humane Education Society, this week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. If you’re not sure what constitutes a senior pet, Pet MD cites that cats are considered mature at seven to 10 years old, senior at 11 to 14 and geriatric at…
Infographic: Top Smartphone Apps in the U.S.
When it comes to apps, Facebook and Google are forces to be reckoned with according to a new infographic from Statista. Pandora Radio and Instagram are also in the top-ranking Android and iOS apps as well. Whether your personal app use stacks up to match, it’s pretty clear that these are the apps to watch…
Five Tips for Surviving a “Horror Show” at Work
It’s no secret that the elements of a great scary movie do not translate well into the workplace. You can see this in the new infographic below. While I’ll admit, the checklist is a tongue-in-cheek poke at professional life for the Halloween season, there are a few serious points to remember if you find yourself…
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