Stove & Oven Free Recipes

Turning on an oven or stove on a hot summer day might make your home feel stifling. The last thing you probably want to do on a 90-degree day is to bake a pot roast or heat up potatoes. Just in time for summer, here are a few recipes that are easy to make and don’t require you to turn on a stove or oven.

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Getting Ready for Retirement

Have you been thinking about retiring? Before you give your two weeks notice, there are many important decisions you will need to think about. Creating a plan for your finances when you retire might take you a lot of time. Here is a timeline of what you should be doing to maximize your earnings during retirement.

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Healthy Activities After Work

It was only a few months ago that the sun might have been setting on your way to work. Summer is finally here, and with that comes an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, even after a long day at the office. While some of the activities below might be no brainers, some are ones you may not have thought of. Here are a few ways you can enjoy those long summer evenings, while getting in some exercise.

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Coworking Cooperation

As workspaces become more flexible, so do the various options workers have to choose from. Coworking spaces are the newest wave of flexible workspaces, allowing customers to pay a monthly membership fee for shared use of a collaborative or private office space. These workspaces have also become more popular due to the rise in telecommuting, even outside of major cities. According to the National Association of Industrial Office Professionals, the number of coworking spaces in the United States went from one in 2005 to 781 in 2013. Below are a few reasons why you should consider coworking spaces.

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Benefits of Having a Dual Monitor Workstation

As work hours become longer, there is a constant concern about workplace productivity. By delivering your employees the right tools, they can remain productive. If you keep them happy, healthy, and comfortable, productivity will increase. Dual monitor workstations can help employees work faster by displaying two different documents, internet webpages, or emails at the same time. See how productivity can improve with the incorporation of dual monitor workstations.

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Best Gifts for Summer Gatherings

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It’s finally summer. With beach trips and invitations for BBQ’s streaming in, you might be trying to get creative with what you can bring as a gift for your host. Want some different ideas? Here are some items that are often overlooked.

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Things You Didn’t Know Your Mac Could Do

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Are you switching operating systems and unsure of how to do certain things? Whether you are a long time Mac user who is looking for a shortcut to make your work efficient, or a new Mac user who is trying to figure out the basics, here are few tips to save you time.

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Mother’s Day Gifts for the Office

Not sure what to get your mom this Mother’s Day? Sometimes, it’s the little things in life that have the biggest impact. Has your mother asked for anything that might be useful in her office? Below are some of our suggestions for Mother’s Day that can be used in an office setting.

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Eat Right Today, Benefit Tomorrow

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It is true what they say, an apple a day does in fact keep the doctor away. Incorporating better nutrition into your daily diet will not only make you healthier today but it will help you stay healthier in the long run as well. Here are a few different ways to a better diet and life.

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Creative Ways to Inspire Your Employees

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Ashton Kutcher who played Steve Jobs in the biopic Jobs spent countless hours researching every detail about the Apple founder. He said, “Steve Jobs had something like a 90% approval rating from his employees. You hear stories about him being this short-tempered, aggressive person, which he was. But he was in the pursuit of making people around him better, so the product they created would be better.” More than half of American workers quit because of bad leadership according to a study by market research firm Gallup. Many managers and CEOs alike can learn a few things from Jobs so they can retain employees and keep them happy and productive. While all of us may not become CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, here are a few creative ways to inspire your employees.

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