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Beat the Winter Blues with These Team Building Activities

December 14, 2015/in Blog, Business, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

While a few winter enthusiasts dismiss the winter blues, in North America’s coldest cities, just leaving the house can be an ordeal in the winter months. First, expect to take longer than usual to get properly geared up to walk out the door (that is, if you can find the hats, mitts and goggles required to face another icy day). People who drive to work also need to leave ample time to shovel out, scrape off and heat up their vehicles before hitting the road. Finally, anyone who takes public transit should brace themselves for delays, frozen appendages and ice-encrusted eyebrows.

Memories in the Making: Your Kids’ First Ski Trip

December 4, 2015/in Blog, Family, Fitness, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

Whether you’re tackling the Rocky Mountains from the powder in Banff or riding the gondola to the top of Breckenridge ski resort, the thrill of jumping on the snow-capped ridges pales instantly when considering looking out for the little ones. Making sure you don’t collide with inexperienced kids on the slopes is hard enough, but what about bringing them yourself? We came up with a few pointers to ease your mind and make sure everyone—your kids and the other skiers on the mountain—have a fun time.

4 Unforgettably Fun Family Night Ideas

November 25, 2015/in Blog, DIY, Family, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

When you look back on your childhood, what pleasant memories do you most remember? The answer is different for all of us, but it usually has to do with those little moments that were made special because they weren’t forced.
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Debunking Empty Nest Syndrome

November 18, 2015/in Blog, Family, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

Back in the ‘70s, both psychologists and the media popularized the term “empty-nest-syndrome”—a myth that parents, especially mothers, feel a sense of depression and loss of purpose when their children leave home. But researchers are now debunking this myth and suggesting that this period in a parents’ life can be one of increased opportunity, heightened excitement and renewed relationships. They are proving parents are excited over a wealth of opportunity they hadn’t seen since prior to having children.

Savoring Moments You Didn’t Know Deserved Celebration

October 12, 2015/in Blog, Family, Lifestyle, Social /by GetAssist Author

Have you ever had one of those perfect moments in life when everything seemed to just click? Or maybe a dear wish came true? They say those are the moments that memories are made of. Well, granted, some moments in life are more heartfelt than others, but each one is worthy of our appreciation and gratitude for one reason or another. And all too often, magic moments go unrecognized. Here are 15 Ah-ha moments that we think deserve to be added to the memory jar:

Why Community Gardens are Skyrocketing in Popularity

September 16, 2015/in Blog, Community, DIY, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

Interest in food gardening is booming. Last year the National Gardening Association reported that more than one-third of American households are now growing some of their own food, a number that has increased by 17 percent since 2008. During this time, the number of Millennials gardening has risen 63 percent, and even the Obamas have a food plot big enough to feed their family on the White House lawn—so what are you waiting for?

A Peak Into the World Of Online Couponing And How It Can Help You

September 16, 2015/in Blog, DIY, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

At GetAssist, we’re all about purposeful communication. Online teamwork. Making every day life easier for, well, everyone. Whether you’re looking for new areas to save a dime for your family, new avenues for generating revenue or new customers to get introduced to your business, couponing is the way to go. Here is a comprehensive peek into the world of couponing, from all angles.

How Social Media #Fitspiration is Sabotaging Your Goals

August 21, 2015/in Blog, Community, Lifestyle, Self Improvement, Social /by GetAssist Author

We are a nation obsessed with weight. Even though we’ve gone from idolizing anorexic models to athletic fit-chicks, we’ve never taken the focus off weight. We only teeter between who’s carrying too much and who’s not carrying enough.
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11 Smart Money-Saving Tips to Save Without Sacrifice

July 29, 2015/in Blog, Lifestyle /by GetAssist Author

Remember the old adage; money doesn’t grow on trees? Well as much as we’ve grown in the fields of science and agriculture, we’ve yet to figure out how to grow money in our own backyards.