The Doctor is In--Whenever, Where Ever

Between work and home obligations carving out a few hours to see your physician is a challenge.  Happily, healthcare providers are connecting with patients via the internet.  You are now able to connect with a physician online 24/7 at mynowclinic.com. and have a tete-a-tete with a doctor.  Now we can access a physician any time of day, and the doctor can examine, advise, and even prescribe certain prescriptions via instant messenger, secure chat, webcam or telephone.  Additionally, doctors are able to provide services for patients in rural areas who might have difficulty getting to the nearest major city to receive medical care.   

For more information, please review this article.







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Yea or Nay?

We have all felt that dreadful feeling of saying "yes" to a request when we want to say "no".  Whether the request is from a friend asking for a favor you feel unable to give, or an invite to an event you do not want to attend--saying yes often seems like the polite thing to do.  Typically, we say yes to an unfavorable request as a result of guilt.  However, agreeing to a troublesome request is not poor manners.  Tactfully navigating the a request decline can be done, and you will feel more at ease and in control of your time and energy.  

If your decline is coupled with a smile, a polite "thank you", and a diplomatic explanation, you can  courteously bow out and retain your positive relationship with the individual. 

Master the adroit "no, thank you" and rid yourself of the guilt motivated "yes".

Please review this article titled, 10 Guilt-Free Strategies to Say No for some discreet decline ideas. 




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Virtual Life Saver

I recently read an article by a small business owner regarding his struggle to survive his tremendous workload.  This small business owner, named David, was over whelmed with professional and personal tasks--every item on his to-do list screamed for his immediate attention, and he was simply unable to manage his growing business without assistance.  David knew he needed help, but was unable to manage a new employee, nor offer that employee office space.  David's solution was to hire a virtual assistant.  Happily, the results have been favorable and David is happy with the two new valuable virtual assistance.  David's business is flourishing and he is able to strike a healthy balance between his professional and personal responsibilities.

Please read David's article entitled, How Hiring a Virtual Assistant Saved my Business.



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Summertime Scorch

By the end of summer, summertime heat can seem never ending and oppressive.  Girl Friday Agency helps you endure the summer inferno with some clever tips to minimize the sizzle. 

-Do-It-Yourself air conditioner- fill a shallow dish with ice and place in front of a fan.  As the ice melts, enjoy the cooling breeze.
-Button up your house-when running the a/c close up windows, doors, and fireplace dampers.
-Keep a water filled spray bottle in the refrigerator; and when temperatures heat up, squirt yourself down.
-Drink copious amounts of water.

For more cooling tips, check out this article. 



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Money Medicine

If you are the type of person that always seems to catch any cold or flu bug going around, then you most likely have a copious cache of over-the-counter cold/flu remedies.  It is quite expensive to maintain a well stocked medicine cabinet, therefore Girl Friday Agency's tip today shows you how to save on your over-the-counter medicine purchases.

1. Chose the store brand version of your desired remedy.

2. When restocking your medicine cabinet, shop online at sites like amazon.com, walgreens.com, or Myotcstore.com   

3. Avoid medicine purchases at the supermarket, where the prices are generally higher and selections are fewer.

Additionally, selecting an over-the-counter medicine can reduce the amount of money spent on unnecessary trips to the doctor. 

For more information, please check out this article. 



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Credit Caution

Our household was recently the victim of a credit card scam.  An individual stole our credit card number and maxed it out--fortunately, our credit card company is not holding us responsible for the charges. 

This incident propelled me to investigate the status of our credit score. 

Here is a link to view an instructional video regarding checking your credit score. 






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Plants--Home Alone

Summer is coming to an end, and many people are squeezing in one last excursion.  Girl Friday Agency's tip today will help you keep your houseplants alive and well whilst you travel--without having to recruit plant feeders. 

Line your bathtub with a towel, close the drain, and fill the tub with a couple inches of water.  Next, place the plants in the bathtub and let them drink up while you are away.  This trick works well in the kitchen sink as well.

For more information check out this article. 











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Eye See a Need

Girl Friday Agency's tip for today: how to donate your unwanted eyeglasses.  Eyeglasses of all shapes, sizes, and prescriptions can be donated to someone who cannot afford lenses.  

Instead of tossing your glasses, mail your lenses to New Eyes for the Needy.  This noble organization provides eyeglasses for adults and children in the U.S. and internationally.

Or if you prefer, you can drop off your old glasses at your local LensCrafters or Target Optical locations.  Plus, you can select an optometrist who collects glasses for One Site, another organization that donates uses eyeglasses to those in need. 

For more information, please read this article. 





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Online Perks

Check out this video for marvelous money saving tips.  Plus, all these services are accessible online.

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