health

Flexible Spending Accounts Help You Save

by Christina October 22, 2009

Many of you will be getting information from your employer about open enrollment options for your health care in the upcoming weeks. Don’t just brush this paperwork aside or breeze through it.  There is important information that can save you money.  This is the time of year where you will determine if (and how much) [...]

Reflections on the 30 Days With No Soda Challenge

by Christina October 2, 2009

Well, I survived the 30 Days With No Soda Challenge. And I must admit, the month was not soda-free as planned.  On two occasions, I slipped up and drank a pop without thinking.  Sometimes doing things on auto pilot isn’t a great idea!  On the third occasion, I just really, really wanted a soda, and [...]

Save Money: Get a Flu Shot

by Christina September 30, 2009

Looking to save some money? Get a flu shot. Or (this year) get two. A simple vaccination against the flu can help save you hundreds of dollars. Each year my husband, kids, and I all get flu shots. We’ve learned that while the flu shot cannot totally prevent you from getting the flu, it does [...]

Free Eye Exams for Children Under 1

by Christina August 23, 2009

I’m a big believer that knowledge is power and preventative medicine can save you much money, time and heartache. It’s never too early to make sure your children are in good health, including their eyesight. Engineer a Debt Free Life has all of the details about a great program that provides free eye exams to [...]

Don’t Forget to Claim All of Your 2008 FSA

by Christina January 20, 2009

I almost messed up. I almost forgot to submit my last few receipts for my 2008 flexible spending account. Fortunately, I have until the end of February to get them in, so I won’t lose the $71 I had remaining in the account. Let this post be a reminder to you to keep on top [...]

Save Money with an FSA

by Christina October 28, 2008

It’s coming up on on open enrollment time at my husband’s work. This is the time of year where we get to make decisions on our health care, dental, life insurance, and more. Last year was the first time I ever gave much thought to the choices we were making. It’s also the first year [...]

Free Sample of Nature Made Vitamin C

by Christina April 28, 2008

Here’s something for all you health nuts out there: Nature Made is giving away FREE 14-day samples of its Vitamin C Liquid Softgels. Simply fill out this form, and your sample should be on it’s way (limit one sample per household, while supplies last). And in case you didn’t know about it, Nature Made also [...]

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