I have no qualms admitting I hate cleaning the house. Seriously, five minutes after dusting the coffee table, the cats walk across it and leave those dusty cat-litter prints. Sometimes it doesn’t even take them the full five minutes before they’ve done the paw print marks and I’m like, “Seriously? I just cleaned that!” (I […]
Happy Father’s Day…
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there… May your day be filled with love, happiness, and smiles. (This is my own dad in about 1969-1970. He was around 22 or 23 with 3 kids!! Mom and he married young and were together till she passed away in 2001.)
Gifts For Dad…$50 & Less
I personally struggle each and every year with an idea for Father’s Day gift ideas and usually end up buying gift cards, which seem impersonal but I know they will be used versus a gift that will sit in a closet or drawer gathering dust. So I’m always on the lookout for something different, affordable, […]
Simplify Your Stuff…
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the stuff in your house? Or been late getting out of the door in the morning because you couldn’t find something? I personally can actually feel my shoulders tense up when things get out of control and spaces become cluttered, which makes me feel crazy and bogged down. […]
6 Summer Food Myths…Busted
If you pass on mayonnaise-heave salads at the backyard barbecue and worry about leaving your plastic water bottle in the sun, relax. Here’s the straight scoop on staying healthy when it’s hot out.
Have A Fabulous Garage Sale!
Want to make some money AND clear out dust-collecting clutter?
Plan a garage sale, put some time and thought into it, and have the most successful one you’ve ever had! If you’re someone who does a yearly spring cleaning, this is the perfect time to gather items you no longer use, want or need.
2015 Tax Day Freebies
Tomorrow is “tax day,” and whether you’re scrambling to get your taxes in the mail or you’ve already received a tax refund, here’s a great list of participating businesses offering free or deeply discounted deals you can take advantage of… http://www.passionforsavings.com/tax-day-freebies/
As Seen On TV “Sticky Buddy”…..Does It Work? Would I Buy It Again?
I decided to review how Sticky Buddy works. It’s a reusable sticky picker upper that supposedly picks up pet hair, crumbs, lint, cat litter and more.
Easy Ways To Get Cash For Your “Clutter”
With spring finally here, a lot of us will be gearing up for a spring-cleaning, which typically results in boxes filled with “clutter” we no longer need or want. Of course you can have a garage sale and make some fast cash or donate to a local non-profit which can help others in your community […]
Fun Easter Trivia…
Here’s some fun Easter trivia you can share with family and friends as you’re enjoying your Easter Sunday.
Smart (And Simple) Pet Solutions….
Stuffy nose, hair-raising static, doggy diarrhea? Here’s six smart and simple solutions to a few common pet problems….
DIY Creative Storage Ideas…Super Easy & Cheap
Here’s some creative (and inexpensive) do it yourself storage ideas that are simple and easy.
Thrift Store Shopping Tips….What To Look For & What To Avoid
We have had a lot of readers ask for tips on how to shop at thrift stores and consignment shops. Here’s a few:
Average American Families of 4….Tossing $2,275 Worth Of Food Away Annually
This study says we discard 40% of food every year, costing an average American family of 4, $2,275 a year! That would be enough money to take a nice little family vacation or help pad a savings account. I admit, that I am so guilty of this…and I really have tried to utilize our leftovers […]
Senior Citizen Discounts…Some Starting At Age 50
If you’re of a certain age (or know someone who is), here’s a great list of who offers discounts, what age, and how much the discount is.
90% Of Your Child’s Brain Capacity Develops Before Age 5…
I didn’t know that 90% of a child’s brain capacity develops before age 5! Thanks Priscilla (from Early-childhood-education-degrees.com) for this interesting and informative article.
Salmon En Croute
This is my all time favorite “go to” recipe for when we have company over or I want to cook a special meal for my husband. I have been using this recipe for the last nine years but don’t know where I got it from because it’s copied on a piece of notebook paper. It’s elegant looking, super easy to make, fairly inexpensive (depending on salmon prices) and delicious!
“MANLY” Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas…
Still need a little Valentine’s Day something for the man in your life? Here are a few ideas that might spark an idea for something similar you could purchase or make. For example, I think buying a 6-pack of craft beer for a beer aficionado is a great idea but since my husband prefers wine, a nice bottle of […]
Angela’s House Gets A Makeover….Using Thrift and Clearance Itemsw
My friend Ashley has a friend named Angela…Angela and her husband recently bought a house and had a baby and Angela wanted to stay home with the baby so when it came time to decorate their new house…she was, like a lot of us, on a budget.
Cards Against Humanity…My New Favorite “Adult” Game (Affordable, Hilarious & Politically Incorrect)
I grew up in a family that got together and played games on a regular basis. As a little girl, I’d sit around my grandma and grandpa’s kitchen table when we’d visit them and watch my parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, etc., play card and board games and couldn’t wait until I was old enough to […]