Roxanne Ravenel's Blog (4)

Heart disease is projected to be the number one cause of death worldwide by 2020. The numbers of women that suffer from and die of heart disease are much larger than many of us believe. Symptoms aren't typically like we see on TV. That is more typical of what men experience when they have a heart attack. That's why it's important to know the symptoms and to take care of our hearts in the first place. Lissa Coffey interviews experts at the California Health and Longevity Institute about how we… Continue

Wondering if travel is still worthwhile in a tough economy? Budget Travel explored this questions and answered in pictures sent in by recent travelers. Read the article and view the slideshow here. If you're looking to travel in the near future: Seize the moment to book bargain… Continue

The past several months have been rough for many of us. Between the erratic price of gas, the climbing price of utilities, food, etc. it's become increasingly difficult to maintain your lifestyle and make ends meet. So, now, more than ever, it is critical that we all become smart shoppers. Women, in particular, are extremely resourceful. We bargain shop, substitute some brand name items in our pantry for cheaper-but-just-as-good items, go resale shopping, and patiently waiting for that pair of… Continue

We're a bit more budget-conscious these days. Travel is no exception. I ran across an article by Stephen Joyce on some great tips for finding bargain travel rates. It includes the links to several travel sites that I wasn't aware of before, like Farecast.com and HotelsCombined.com. Read the article here. Continue