Heart of the Matter: Lessons Learned in 2020
By Melanie Kreifels, SWSM Magazine Managing Editor, MA, LCPC
As we step into 2021 with new hope and fresh beginnings, it is a great time to reflect on...
Low-Carb Eating: The Cobb Salad
By Shannon Santschi
Like many of you, I drafted a list of about eight things I wanted to improve on in the new year. Number 3 on my...
Wisdom for Making New Years Resolutions
By Sarah Wall
If there’s one holiday this year that people all over the world must be eagerly anticipating, it’s New Year’s Eve. After 2020 grounded our plans,...
Fall 2020: Chloe’s Money Tips for Kids
Interview with Chloe
Why is it important to save money?
So you can use it for your college and also so you have money to live. You also need...
Your resume opens doors for interviews – make sure it works for you by...
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
A resume is more than a recap of your experience and education. To be an effective marketing and sales tool, it must also have...
How to Make the Most of Leftovers this Fall
By Amber Pankonin
It’s no secret that fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler temperatures, visits to the pumpkin patch and eating all my favorite comfort...
November 8th is National Cook Something Bold Day!
By Amber Pankonin
What does it mean to cook something bold? I think it goes beyond simply cooking something with strong flavors or spices. For me, cooking something...
How Career Mistakes Can Come Back to Haunt You
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
When you apply for a job, you're asked to submit a resume--a brief history of your work experience and successes.
But you have another, invisible, resume...
My Identity Theft Story: Six Lessons from my SIM Port Hacking Experience
By Catherine Martinez
At the beginning of this year, I was a victim of SIM port hacking, a sophisticated form of identity theft. In SIM port hacking, a...
Three Ways to Cook with Canned Pumpkin on National Pumpkin Day
By Amber Pankonin
Monday, October 26, is National Pumpkin Day! In addition to pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin bread, there are so many other ways to enjoy pumpkin...