Month: January 2021

3 EASY Ways To Put Money In Your Pocket

This is the year that I will semi-retire so cutting expenses and finding money is of the utmost importance.I'm going to share with you a few things that I have done and ALREADY I have put $434 in my pocket!Hopefully you can "find" some extra money as I have.Be Well,Anisa 1. Find Money That Is Owed To You… This is how I put $434 in my pocket so far with more on the way! Did you know that every state government has "lost" property or unclaimed funds from all kinds of sources? They don't try very hard to find you but a simple search will tell you if you are owed anything and then depending on the state just a few pieces of info or paperwork and a check is on the way. For me in Illinois it was easy. I was able to recover $434 from an old State Farm home policy I had cancelled when I moved. I merely answered a few questions and in 10 days I got a check. Now in Arizona, a state I used to live in, there is also some money owed me. How much I'm not sure as Arizona doesn't say. The...

5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know

I got a phone call from a friend who told me she just hasn't been feeling well. The first thing I asked was, "Did you go to the doctor?".She told me no, so immediately I thought it was psychological and asked her what was bringing her down. I was surprised to find mentally she felt great it was physically she wasn't. Well what surprised me is that she hadn't been to a doctor!I'm going to speak to the women on the list right now. Ladies, most of us are often the first line of defense when protecting our family's health. That can lead to us putting our concerns on the back burner.Let's get into some quick tips that can help keep us happy and healthy as we juggle everyday responsibilities.Be Well,Anisa 1. Get Breast Cancer Screenings Every 1 – 2 years… 1 in 8 women in the USA will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and this risk increases with age. Mammograms are the best way to screen for breast cancer, especially during the early stages. The good news is that breast cancer can usually be treated successfully when found early. Medicare...

7 Tips for Building an Emergency Food Supply

Before the pandemic, many of us never thought of an emergency food supply. Now with store shelves barren at times it has us asking, "Is my pantry prepared for emergencies?"Stocking emergency food and supplies is like buying insurance: Your household may never face a devastating natural disaster or pandemic, but if it does, and you are unable to get to a store, knowing what to stock up on for emergencies may prove priceless.Let's get to some pointers on how to start building an emergency stockpile storage for your home.Be Well,Anisa 1. Set A Goal and Get Started… How much do you want to store? Should you aim for three days' worth of supplies? Or enough for three months? At the very least, the federal government recommends you have a basic emergency supply kit that includes enough food and water for each of your household members for at least three days. Other supplies on their list include a flashlight, battery-powered or hand-cranked radio, and basic first-aid supplies. But you can be much more secure in a crisis if you go beyond the bare minimum of 72 hours. Once you hit that goal, move the goalposts to one or two weeks. Keep...

14 Things In Your House To Get Rid of Right Now

Of all the articles I've done, decluttering the house are always most popular.With the start of the New Year it is always a good time to start with renewing your home. Decluttering is a simple way to make you fall in love with your home all over again!Ready to start? Here is a list of 14 items you're sure not to miss!Be Well,Anisa Old Shoes… Get rid of any shoes that are broken beyond repair, worn out or missing a mate. Can't remember the last time you wore a still-good pair? Donate to a thrift store. Socks Without a Mate… We all have that bag of socks without their, ahem, sole mate. If you've done a full round of laundry without finding their partner, it's time to let them go. Old Spices… Many ground spices should be replaced after 12 months. A simple test? Give each one a whiff. If there's no scent, there will be no flavor. Go ahead and toss it! Your Dish Sponge… When was the last time you replaced the sponge in your kitchen sink? If it's been more than a month, toss it. In between, sanitize it with a spin in the dishwasher. Why I...