Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

A Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School report underscores research detailing why gamification is proven to work, noting, “The most prominent categories of persuasive feedback involve goal setting, overcoming challenges, providing feedback on performance, reinforcement of positive behaviors, comparing progress and social connectivity.”

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Healthcare Motivation Goals Health 130

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 26, 2022

A Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School report underscores research detailing why gamification is proven to work, noting, “The most prominent categories of persuasive feedback involve goal setting, overcoming challenges, providing feedback on performance, reinforcement of positive behaviors, comparing progress, and social connectivity.”

Health 130

Health Motivation Healthcare Goals 130

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2014

Summer can be a drain on your energy bills. Department of Energy says that heating and cooling costs can eat up almost 54 percent of your utility bills. Research the variety of solar shades online that reduce the heat, but allow light to still come through. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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DIY Home Home Improvement Home and Garden 104

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

For 12 years she worked as an assistant to research scientists – continuing to live with her parents. She is on the low income payment plan for electricity and uses her Social Security check to pay that and the water bill. Finally, her Dad put his foot down and insisted she get a job and help out with household expenses.

Friends And Family Sale 189

Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Since we are starting to think about selling and moving to a less developed area, I decided to do a bit of research on the idea in hopes of avoiding a major roof expense in the next few years. The black color will hold the heat longer, causing your attic to get warmer and your cooling bill to get bigger. Your roof can be a host.

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Home and Garden Growing Steep Gardening 160

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. After taking a look at your holiday shopping credit card bill, you may (unsurprisingly) groan and vow to pay off your debt as quickly as possible. The top 3 financial resolutions?

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Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Before getting married, you’ve likely researched the financial questions you should ask each other, but do you know how your wedding will affect your finances once the “I dos” are said and the wedding certificate is signed? You may experience lower tax rates if filing together, but you also are on the hook for accuracy.

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