Page 1 of Jamie Jefferson's writing

1. Get Moving Today - Essential Tips and Quotes for Exercise Motivation Exercise isn't just important for a healthy mind and body. It's essential. We all know this. We all know that a daily dose of exercise and fresh air helps us to manage stress and to maintain a healthy weight. Experts say it helps us sleep better... (posted by Jamie 1 year 71 days ago.)

2. Cheap Engagement Rings – How to Find the Best Deals and Discounts Contrary to popular opinion, it is possible to get a quality, beautiful engagement ring at a low price. You just have to know where (and when) to look. The first step in securing a cheap engagement ring is to start your search online. This is... (posted by Jamie 1 year 91 days ago.)

3. Teaching Toddlers – 3 Ways to Help Your Toddler Be More Responsible One of a parent's biggest roles (and, at times, most important challenges) is to help instill a sense of personal responsibility in their children. Helping a child to learn that sense of responsibility is a role that will continue throughout... (posted by Jamie 1 year 92 days ago.)

4. Romantic Valentine – Give her a V-Day She'll Remember Forever Few women would argue that the best, most romantic Valentine's Day would include an intimate dinner at a quiet restaurant, a bottle of champagne, and a diamond token of your affection. Here are tips and ideas to help you give her the Valentine's... (posted by Jamie 1 year 122 days ago.)

5. Healthy Brown Bag Ideas for Kids' Lunches Your children's school lunches have to fuel them all afternoon. Here are some ideas for making that brown bag lunch healthy, without losing the 'yum' factor. 1. Think beyond the sandwich. When my youngest child (who is also my pickiest eater)... (posted by Jamie 1 year 123 days ago.)

6. Is Your Wedding on a Tight Budget? How to Cut Costs Without Cutting Charm Your wedding is a day you'll remember forever, but you don't have to blow all your savings to create a memorable, romantic occasion. Here are a few ways to cut costs for your wedding (without being cheap). 1. Book your venue carefully (and... (posted by Jamie 1 year 126 days ago.)

7. Go Small or Go Home – 14 Small Diet Changes That Can Lead to Big Success Many of us think of a weight loss program or a diet as a time of deprivation. But too often, the more we put certain foods off limits, the more we want them. When we set our goals too high, we can sometimes get discouraged right out of the gate.... (posted by Jamie 1 year 141 days ago.)

8. Creative Gift Wrapping - How to Wrap Beautiful Presents To give a just-right gift is one of life's great joys. We look for something that perfectly suits our loved one, and we can't wait to present her with a gift that will make her face light up. So much time goes in to finding the gift that, too... (posted by Jamie 1 year 163 days ago.)

9. Be Festive But Fit: 8 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain Many Americans gain a pound or two (or more) over the holidays, but that certainly doesn't mean you have to resign yourself to this fate. Avoiding holiday weight gain is as simple as knowing (and heeding) a few tips and tricks. Here are 8 of the... (posted by Jamie 1 year 168 days ago.)

10. 6 No-Fail Gift Ideas for Your Spouse Your spouse is the person whom you know the best in all the world, so it should be easy to pick out the perfect gift, right? Sadly, this often isn't the case. Sometimes, the gift you give your spouse is the hardest gift to choose, because... (posted by Jamie 1 year 175 days ago.)

11. Black Friday Deals – Tips for Scoring the Deepest Discounts The day after Thanksgiving commonly known as "Black Friday" - is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. For many people, hitting the mall on Black Friday is part of their annual Thanksgiving tradition, and it can be a fun ritual to help you... (posted by Jamie 1 year 185 days ago.)

12. DeFrazzle Your Holiday: 6 Tips for Less-Stress Christmas Shopping If you're a parent, the holidays are a crazy busy time. Between the baking and cooking, the holiday parties, the pageants, the traveling, the decorating, and the corresponding, you have to somehow find and wrap a heartfelt gift for your kids... (posted by Jamie 1 year 200 days ago.)

13. Give Your Family a Health Makeover – Small Changes That Make a Big Difference If your family life is as busy and hectic as mine, it's easy to let a few things slide. And when that happens, our families may start to develop some not-so-healthy habits. Maybe we're indulging in too many processed convenience foods, maybe we're... (posted by Jamie 1 year 211 days ago.)

14. How to Curb Food Cravings – 10 Tips You Can Use Today Food cravings can sabotage your diet. Give in too often and all your hard work is for naught, but ignore them and they can grow stronger until you finally give in. While it's natural to experience cravings from time to time, it's vital to know a... (posted by Jamie 1 year 213 days ago.)

15. Halloween Party Ideas - 8 Games Your Kids will Love Whether you're keeping your kids safe with a home party this Halloween, or you just need some ideas for the elementary school celebration, here are eight favorite Halloween party games sure to delight your little monsters. 1. Halloween... (posted by Jamie 1 year 225 days ago.)

16. Play the Gratitude Game – A Simple Way to Feel Better Right Now The Gratitude Game is a richly rewarding game to play, and it's simple to learn. When you're feeling sad or blue (which we all feel from time to time), simply make a game out of your own gratefulness, finding abundance everywhere and saying thank... (posted by Jamie 1 year 226 days ago.)

17. Grocery Store Savings Secrets – 8 Ways to Save Today Grocery store spending can comprise a huge chunk of your family's budget. Fortunately, this is one of the easiest places you can cut back your spending and save money. Here are 8 must-know tips that will save you big at the supermarket checkout.... (posted by Jamie 1 year 228 days ago.)

18. Party Cheap! 5 Ways to Entertain without Busting Your Budget or Losing Your Mind Throwing a party (or even just having a few friends over for dinner) is something many of us tend to put off. Whether it's the stress or the expense of the event that's making you drag your feet, here are five ways to party cheap and entertain... (posted by Jamie 1 year 231 days ago.)

19. 7 Easy Ways to Earn a Little Extra Money In today's economy, every little bit of extra money helps. And you don't have to get a second job to add to your income. The online world makes a variety of opportunities available to you, whether you have a little bit of time to spend on a side... (posted by Jamie 1 year 232 days ago.)

20. Creativity Quotes: 12 Inspiring Quotes to Help You Unleash Your Inner Creativity To reach our full creative potential, we must not be afraid to make mistakes. Here are 12 inspirational quotes to help you exercise creativity and overcome the fear of failure. 1. "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing... (posted by Jamie 1 year 234 days ago.)

21. Cheap Camping: How to Save Money on Camping Gear Going camping in the woods, desert or even on the beach is a favorite way to spend time together for many families. But it isn't necessarily cheap. There are quite a few things you will need. Tents, sleeping bags and propane stoves are a few... (posted by Jamie 1 year 311 days ago.)

22. PLR Secrets for Success Content is key for a successful website. Content is great spider food for search engines, and there's nothing like quality content to prove your credibility and trustworthiness in your niche. The problem is this: you are going to need a whole... (posted by Jamie 2 years 44 days ago.)

23. Four Secrets to Scoring Deep Discounts on Diamond Rings If you restrict your browsing to your local jewelry stores, it might be difficult to score a great deal on a new diamond ring. But if you know where to look online, it's usually pretty easy to find a bargain. Here are four strategies that... (posted by Jamie 2 years 49 days ago.)

24. Keeping Kids Organized: Tips for all Ages and Stages One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to help your child become more organized. No matter what their age, you can teach them organizational skills that will be important to them as they grow older. Instilling them with... (posted by Jamie 2 years 55 days ago.)

25. Weight Loss Hypnosis: What You Need to Know Many who are struggling with their weight have turned to hypnosis for weight loss. During hypnosis, behavioral changes can be suggested to the subconscious, where our desires for cravings and reaction to emotions originate. While hypnosis... (posted by Jamie 2 years 58 days ago.)