JUNK DRAWER NECESSITIES

We all have a junk drawer. You know, that drawer that houses all of the items that don't really fit in with the contents of the other drawers -- the catch-all for our doo-dads and thingamajigs.

Here are a few essentials that every junk drawer absolutely needs:

-A pair of scissors

-Paper clips and safety pins.
-Pens and pencils
-Bandages
-Gum

-Rubber bands
-Batteries
-Mini screwdrivers

Anything else we need to add?

FREE CONE!

Tomorrow (Tuesday March 23rd) is free cone day at Ben & Jerry's. The ice cream chain is giving away free ice cream all day, from noon to 8 p.m., to thank their fans for more than three decades of business.

This year there are three new flavors to choose from, including Peanut Brittle, Maple Blondie, and Milk & Cookies.

So what is your favorite flavor?

DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Postmaster General John Potter said this week that Congress must let the Postal Service take drastic actions to save $40 billion and its business, including eliminating Saturday delivery. Federal law requires six-day mail delivery to every household and business in the country.

Earlier this month the Postal Service released a 10-year forecast that showed projected losses of $238 billion and plummeting mail volume as we conduct more transactions on the Internet.

A USA Today/Gallup Poll found that a majority of respondents said they would be willing to lose a day of delivery to save the Postal Service.

SHINY, HAPPY PEOPLE!

SHINY, HAPPY PEOPLE

Happy people tend to talk more than unhappy people, but when they do, it tends to be less small talk and more substance.

A new study found that:

• Happy people spend 25 percent less time alone and 70 percent more time talking than unhappy people.
• Happy people also have twice the amount of substantive conversations and one third as much small talk.

What other differences do you notice in happy people?

5 FOODS YOU SHOULD EAT EVERY DAY!

#1 Leafy greens
Medical experts call them one of nature's miracle foods. Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like folate and vitamins A and C that can lower your risk of cancer. Just one cup of dark, leafy greens a day could also prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.

#2 Nuts
Many nutritionists recommend nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts because they're high in natural fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay. Goodbye vending machine runs!

#3 Onions
Studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis may reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer. Add them to soups and stir-fry, and just remember -- the stronger the onion, the greater the health benefit.

#4 Whole grains
Refined grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process. As if that weren't reason enough to choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole oats, a recent study showed that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.

#5 Yogurt
Making yogurt part of your daily eating routine can improve your digestion -- if you're buying the right stuff. Check that the label lists "active cultures" to make sure you're getting healthy probiotics, and pick a yogurt rich in vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.

HOW TO SAVE A FEW

The secret to stashing dough is simple: Spend less. Here are a few ways you can!:

• Save $14:Take a "vacation" from Netflix, and borrow DVDs from pals for nada. Netflix lets you pause your subscription for up to 90 days.
• Save $15 to $20: Little-known fact: The price of your haircut includes a fee for drying. So if you ask to leave it wet, your stylist will usually bump down the cost.
• Save $10: Unlock your iTunes library — go to preferences and click share — and have friends and coworkers do the same. With so much music at your fingertips, you're less likely to buy a so-so CD.
• Save $5 to $10: At the supermarket, skip things like sliced veggies and precut fruit, and opt for unpackaged produce. Do it yourself slicing and dicing takes a bit more time, but you'll save a ton.
• Save $55 to $60: Take your old heels to a repair shop, and let the cobblers do their thing. Resoling stilettos will run you $15 to $20 — cheaper than a new pair.
• Save $20 to $25: Many health-insurance plans will reimburse part of your gym membership. They figure shelling out $250 or $300 a year will save them from having to pay the bills you'd rack up while you're sick.

Are you cutting back to pump up your savings account? Tell us how you downside your budget.