Articles written by Melissa Zorn

What is Helium

About me - Melissa Zorn

Although a business executive with dual master's degrees in business and healthcare administration, Melissa Zorn finds her secret passion in writing. She's dabbled in poetry and songwriting, but journalism is the piece which interests her the most. Now at

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Personal Finance > Smart Spending Save on groceries: 3 of 107
Save on Groceries: Shop SmarterWe've all done it: run in the store for a few items and come out spending $100 on one bag of groceries. Grocery shopping may be your least favorite activity but you better be on top of your game to outsmart the grocers' and merchandisers' latest tactics. Here are a few tips to help you beat the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 37 of 348
What funny creatures of habit are we? When all else in our lives is turned upside down or overrun with stress and obligations, often we rely on family traditions to guide us. Sometimes it's not a conscious effort yet nonetheless these common family practices show up year after year, event after event. My best guess is that wh... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues Preparing for child custody battles: 3 of 22
Whether you are divorcing amicably or in the midst of war, if you have children there is one important thing to remember: all things change over time. I hate to be the bearer of this depressing news, but unfortunately, you must start preparing for a custody battle day one of your divorce. It may never come to pass, but if you... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Relationships and deception: What counts as cheating?: 14 of 67
Relationships have certainly changed over time. Traditionally there was a courtship and marriage between a man and a woman. Brides were expected to be virgins until their wedding night. Living together was a sin. Same sex marriage was unfathomable. We've done a 180-degree turnabout and now almost anything goes. There are hete... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Tips for men approaching women online: 6 of 25
So, you're a single male in search of a date? Considering online dating? If so, you're not alone: approximately 40 million singles (about 40% of the entire single population) are meeting and talking to possible mates via the internet everyday. Let's face it: these days, we're almost too busy to meet new people. Dating takes l... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Tips for writing your wedding vows: 12 of 26
Your wedding: it's one of the most important days of your life. It's the biggest commitment a person can make. It's a serious, life-changing event and a time of reflection of the journey that brought you here and a feeling of great joy and hope for the future that your partner brings to your life now. So, naturally, you want ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Should you hire a makeup artist for your wedding?: 8 of 13
I hate to say my friends were right, but they couldn't have been more right than when they advised me to do my own makeup on my wedding day. Of course, being the stubborn person that I am, I didn't listen. My fiance and I had spent hours, days and months planning the entire wedding on our own and I wanted everything to be per... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Does fame equal destructive lifestyles: 8 of 12
Today, more than ever in our history, we are saturated with information, gossip and news about the rich and famous. Some of these people are (or were) our idols. Some of these individuals are icons for our younger population striving to find themselves and their place in society. So, what is the difference between Lindsay Loh... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans What to look for in a mortgage: How much to put down, how long to pay off: 8 of 10
If you're in the market for a mortgage, but find yourself overwhelmed with information and confusing market conditions, there's good news. Making a good decision isn't as hard as you think when you do your mortgage CPR.Mortgage CPR is what I consider the (3) essential things you should do before signing off on a new mortgage ... More..