With cities growing larger and reliance on the grid becoming stronger, more and more people have decided to take a huge step in the opposite direction. Living off the grid is an amazing experience for many people if done the right way. If you are planning on moving off the grid, there are some things you should know first and some tools that you will want to gather before heading out. We’re going to give you the information on all things off the grid. Whether you’re going to be growing
Weddings could be expensive. You try your best to prepare everything well, but you reach a point when the costs start going beyond the amount you set. The wedding is just the beginning of your life with your partner. You do not want to begin the journey in debt. While you can, you need to find a way to reduce the cost, using these tips. Choose digital invitations Instead of printing your invites, you can send them online. You can also request your guests to RSVP online. In doing
The longer you stay sober, the better your chances are of remaining that way. One study of over 1,000 addicts found that abstaining from drugs or alcohol for at least a year increases your chance of long-term success. In the study, approximately one-third of people who had been abstinent less than a year remained that way. But after a year of sobriety, less than half relapsed. Those statistics are encouraging, but making the decision to get sober is still tough. But while those first days and weeks are difficult, you
U.S. credit card debt has hit an all-time high with Americans owing $870 billion on their credit cards. Getting your first credit card is a huge step towards building your credit history and solidifying your financial future. However, with great power comes great responsibility. While using your credit card is essential to building responsible credit, it’s all too easy to get into serious debt. Having a credit card makes it easier to buy things you can’t afford. Being financial savvy and making smart choices about how and when to use your
The average person spends 26 years of their life asleep. These 26 years in bed don’t include the countless hours we scroll on our phones, watch Netflix in our pajamas, or attempt to fall asleep. Our bed can be a very sacred space. It can be our area for relaxation or an intimate spot in our homes. Since we spend so much time in our bed, it’s important to pick out the best bed sheets. Most people think it’s all about thread count. While thread count is important, it’s not
Every year, the average American spends almost $10,000 on health care. That’s about twice as much as those in other developing countries spend. And unfortunately, all that spending leads to a lot of people being forced to deal with medical debt. If you don’t have a great health insurance plan or, worse, if you don’t have health insurance at all, it’s easy to rack up more medical debt than you can manage. Do you need help with medical bills? There are things you can do if you can’t afford to pay off the medical
