Whether it's an in-store deal, a hand cut coupon, or a cash back or coupon app, there are PLENTY of ways to save money on everyday household items, especially groceries.  But some people go out of their way just to get that coupon cashed in and get a deal, without actually asking themselves if they need the item or are actually getting it for the cheapest price possible. 

I live in Pennsylvania and the stores near me aren't like the ones on the Extreme Couponing shows.   They don't all let you stack multiple coupons and use more than 1 per transaction.  So depending on where you shop, live, and what you consume, buying an item with a coupon may still cost you more than you COULD pay.  Let's take a look at some scenarios to see if you're really saving money with coupons. 

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7 Ways Dogs Can Improve Your Health

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It’s no secret that being around a four-legged furry creature can make you feel just a little bit better. It doesn't matter how sick or stressed out you are, merely being in their presence can get you smiling. A dog is a constant companion, who will love you unconditionally and be there for you whenever you need them. This knowledge alone can improve your mental health, but, the benefits of owning a dog do go far beyond that, positively affecting your body and health as a whole. With that in mind, here are seven surprising ways owning a dog can improve your health.

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7 Casual Spring Outfits

Spring is my favorite time of year to put outfits together because there are so many possibilities of layers utilizing warm weather shirts and even cold weather gear.  Today I put together 7 casual Spring outfits to inspire you in your own wardrobe. 

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Is Your Body Giving Up On You?

This is most likely something you will have said to yourself time and time again. In fact, everyone around you is most likely saying it as well, because as you go into adult life and get all of the responsibilities you wouldn’t have had as a child, your body starts to wear down. We aren’t prepared to care for our body when we’re running around like headless chickens all of the time, and it really does reflect on our health. But when managing life is so hard in general, how is it going to become easy for us to manage our health and wellbeing as well? Well, it’s all about time and dedication, and dealing with the issues that you think you have. It’s so important that we become more proactive with our health so that when we do really start to age, that our bodies are as fit and as healthy as they can possibly be. So, we’re going to give you some ways that we think you can stop your body giving up on you, and fight some of the minor issues you might have before they become major.

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Critical Signs Your Hearing Loss Is Getting Worse

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Hearing loss affects more than 80 million people living in the US and more than 400 million worldwide. It’s one of the top morbidities worldwide, yet gets paid very little attention in the media.

It’s not just a condition of the elderly either: it’s something that can affect you at any stage of life, including in your 20s and 30s.

Hearing loss can result from all kinds of situations. Many younger people who would never imagine suffering hearing loss often find that they lose their hearing following exposure to loud noises. If you regularly attend concerts or work in a noisy environment, then you could be a prime candidate for losing your hearing.

So what are the signs that you have hearing loss? And when should you pop along to your audiologist for a hearing aid evaluation? Let’s take a look.

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