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60% of Bosses Don't Believe It When You Call in Sick – Here Are the Three Reasons Why

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:03:19 +0000

I called in sick once when I wasn’t and felt so guilty, I got sick. I’m guessing you’ve faked a sick day at some point in your career. Even if your boss played along, there’s a good chance they didn’t believe you.According to a new survey, 60% of bosses say they usually DON’T believe their [...]

Eight Things You Should Never Put On Your Resume

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:19 +0000

I’m not necessarily making fun of my sister…but she once asked me to proof read a copy of a cover letter for a job she was applying for, and it was like a novel…full of weird information about her. Considering a resume is the first thing most employers ever see from an applicant, it’s pretty [...]

Would You Rather Sit Next to a Crying Baby When You Fly, or Someone Who Smells?

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:12:35 +0000

I’ll pick the baby every time. If you HAD to the next time you fly, would you rather sit next to a crying baby, or someone who smells? According to a new survey by Harris Interactive, 63% of people would rather go with . . . the baby. Here are some of the other results: [...]

The Top Seven Fights We Have on Road Trips

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:46:49 +0000

I love to travel with my family. I always try to bring plenty of snacks and activities to keep the kids busy, and they are pretty good little travelers. That being said, at some point there’s usually an argument…but it’s not always the kids who are arguing! According to a new survey, 77% of people [...]

Nightmares About Your Relationship Lead To Real Fights The Next Day

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:08 +0000

I’ve done this. I’ll wake up and be mad at my husband, Mike. Even though all he did, was something wrong in my dream! Has this ever happened to you? You have a NIGHTMARE about your husband or wife . . . they’re cheating on you, they lost the dog, whatever. Then you wake up [...]

Here Are 10 Things Americans Agree On

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:03:11 +0000

We disagree about a lot of things in this country, but there ARE a few things we all agree on . . . regardless of race, religion, and political party. According to surveys by Pew, Gallup, and General Social Survey, here are 10 things that at least 90% of Americans supposedly agree on. 1. There [...]

What's The Longest You'll Go Without Showering?

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:38:41 +0000

I know people who HAVE to shower every day…even if they’re camping. We just went camping over Mother’s Day weekend, and I didn’t shower once. I consider it a success that I brushed my teeth.Every once in a while, we ALL just kinda let our filthiness ride. A new survey asked people how far they’ve [...]

The Ten Most Popular Baby Names for 2012

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:53:12 +0000

The Social Security Administration released their list of the top baby names in 2012 yesterday. Sophia and Jacob were the most popular names in 2012 . . . just like they were in 2011. And Jacob has been the number one name for boys since 1999 . . . that’s FOURTEEN YEARS. For boys, the [...]

The Most Stressful Number of Kids Is…

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:45:42 +0000

Three! I come from a family of 3 girls, and I have 3 kids. If you’ve got two siblings, how about you all throw in a little extra for your Mother’s Day present this year. Because it turns out your mom had it WORSE than you realized. A new survey asked more than 7,000 mothers [...]

5 More Ways to Mancave Your Backyard

Carl Pettit — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:08:12 +0000

See Part 1 of this article here.

One of the best ways to mancave your garden is to take the basic principles you would apply to an indoor mancave and simply move those ideas outside.

Here Are the 10 People You're Most Likely to Yell At – And the 10 Reasons Why

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:27:45 +0000

Believe it or not, only 31% of people say they’ve gotten into a shouting match with their significant other in the past five years. Maybe it’s because we’re too busy fighting with everyone else???A new survey asked people who they’ve yelled at in the past five years. Here’s the top 10 . 1. Significant [...]

The Eight Reasons We'd Want Mom To Move In Instead of Dad

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:47:11 +0000

Honestly, I’d take both of my parents. I’m not just saying that because they are probably reading this…but they’re a hoot! My Mom likes to shop and drink wine with me, and my Dad likes to go fishing with me! According to a new survey, 70% of adults do NOT want either one of their [...]

The Nine Things That Annoy Us the Most

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:32:15 +0000

I am most annoyed at other drivers…the ones who don’t pull over on a 2 lane highway when there’s a line of 20 cars behind them. According to a new survey, the thing that annoys us the most is . . . a slow computer. Here’s the full list of annoying things . 1. A [...]

The Worst Thing You Can Say In a Job Interview

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:20:25 +0000

Here’s an important tip to remember the next time you’re interviewing for a job. Don’t be a coward! A new survey asked hiring managers the WORST things candidates can do during an interview. And the number one answer was . . . saying “I’m nervous.” Here are the top five results. 1. Saying “I’m nervous.” [...]

The Average Person Breaks the Law 260 Times a Year – Here Are the 10 Most Common Examples

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:59:48 +0000

If I asked you if you were a criminal, you’d probably say no, and you’d probably believe it. Well . . . you’re WRONG. According to a new survey, the average person breaks the law 260 times a year . . . or five times a week. Now, granted, they’re all really minor [...]

The Eight Things Happy Couples Do

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:30:19 +0000

I think some of these 8 things are going to get some people fired up! But, according to a survey of happy couples, here are eight things you should do if you want a successful relationship. 1. Share responsibilities: Four out of five happy couples share decision-making . . . two out of three [...]

Would You Rather Reveal Your Weight Or Your Income?

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:10:23 +0000

This is a pretty good “would you rather?” question. Because it instantly reveals which of the two BIGGEST INSECURITIES affects you more. A new survey asked people which they’d rather reveal: Their WEIGHT . . . or their INCOME. 63% said they’d share their weight. And only 23% said they’d share their income. And apparently [...]

Six Everyday Things You Might Be Doing Wrong

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:18:01 +0000

If you think you’ve got this whole life thing figured out, here’s a list that might change your mind. Check out six everyday things you might be doing wrong. 1. Putting Leftovers Directly in the Fridge. You especially shouldn’t do it if it’s something big, like leftover ham that hasn’t been cut up. When you [...]

RIP Little Boy

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:42:34 +0000

We adopted a cat from the Heart Of The Valley a couple of years ago. He was an instant part of our family. I’ve never been a cat person, and I loved him so much! He would cuddle with the dogs, let the kids haul him around, and loved to be brushed and cuddled. He [...]

What Makes A Real Man?

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:37:31 +0000

My husband does all of these things! I would like to add to the list…doing housework, being a good dad, and knowing how to do stuff! (hunting/fishing/fixing things.) What makes someone a REAL MAN? A new survey asked both men and women to name the top qualities of a, quote, “real man.” Here are the [...]