Monthly Archive: May 2012

Splitting Joint Retirement Funds After Divorce

After a divorce in Virginia, one of the assets that will need to be divided are the retirement accounts that you or your ex-spouse may have. Discuss your finances with a divorce lawyer to make sure this is done correctly to prevent tax problems and major headaches in the future. The first thing you will...

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10-Minute Workouts that Work

Bikini season is right around the corner, and if you don’t have the time to work out you may be panicking – don’t! Here are two easy, 10-minute workouts you can squeeze in anytime to get yourself beach ready. Option 1: Walk up and down a flight of stairs at varying paces for 2 minutes....

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5 Positive Habits to Keep Your Work Environment Productive

No matter what field in which you work, it can be easy to get bogged down in the daily grind. Finding ways to reenergize, stay positive and remain focused can make you more productive and help you actually enjoy what you do. So how do you do it? These 5 tips can keep you positive...

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Cool Off with Summertime Smoothies!

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than an ice-cold smoothie. Check out these simple, but tasty, ideas you can try this season. Lemon Berry Smoothie: 1 6-ounce container of low-fat lemon yogurt 1 20-ounce can of crush pineapple, drained 1 16-ounce can of blackberries, drained 1 cup of crushed ice Place all...

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Father’s Day Specials and Events in Virginia Beach

Make Dad’s day special by hitting up these family-friendly events in Virginia Beach: The Kempsville Greens Golf Course (4840 Princess Anne Road – Virginia Beach, VA 23464) will be holding a Father’s Day golf tournament on Friday, June 15 at 8 a.m. for $60 per person. Take Dad to rock out to the Dave Matthews...

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Four Fast and Easy House Cleaning Tips

A clean home is a happy home, but finding time to pick up isn’t always easy. Try these four fast and easy housecleaning tips to keep your home sparkling in between deep cleans. 1. Make your bed – This is one of the easiest and fastest ways to make a room look neat and tidy...

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How the Use of Smartphones Can Affect Your Divorce Case

Technology is supposed to help, but in a divorce case, it can hurt you. We often use our smartphones in everyday life – to email and text, surf the Internet, make calls and update social media. But because your phone can remember your activities, it can be a record of your actions. These records can...

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The Power of Gratitude: Learn to Appreciate the Small Stuff

When you’re knee-deep in a pile of dirty laundry or your household is suffering through its second bout of a cold this month – it can seem hard, or even impossible, to see the good in a situation. However, doing so can have positive benefits on your home, lifestyle and even health. Here’s how to...

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