It’s late, you can’t sleep, you turn the TV on, and there’s a “miracle” product being advertised that can solve any of your cleaning, beauty, health or cooking dilemmas you might have. But do they work? I’ve decided I’m going to test out a new product every month to see how well they work, are they […]
Cleaning With Products From Your Pantry…Cheap & Easy Tips
Need to mop up a mess, clean a window or get rid of tarnish but you’ve run out of your favorite cleaner? No need to rush to the store but rather, look in your pantry. For years now I have used products like white vinegar, coarse salt, and baking soda for all my cleaning needs and […]
Valentine’s Day Sayings Using Candy…
Here’s some fun and in some cases, pretty cheesy Valentine sayings you can use with not only candy, but healthy treats or everyday items you have around the house. Over 100 to choose from and everything is super easy (and cheap,) to make. http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/100-clever-valentine-day-sayings/
Easy DIY Mason Jar Valentine Gift Ideas – Simple and Affordable
Whether you need a just-for-fun Valentine gift for a teacher, child, co-worker, or sweetie, these DIY mason jar valentine gift ideas are easy and affordable to make. Mason jars can be found at most grocery stores, craft stores or even thrift stores and don’t cost a lot. I can usually find mason jars at Discover Goodwill for about 50 […]
Fun (And Cheap) Valentine Table Setting Ideas
No matter if you’re creating a special meal for you and your partner this Valentine’s Day or simply want to add a bit of fun to the family dinner table, here’s a few quick, easy and super cheap ways to dress up your table.
Spread the Love
Valentine’s Day…a day that can include flowers, chocolates, cards, and romantic dinners with the ones you love. But for some, it can be a day of sadness, especially for those who are alone. My girlfriend Ashley, who I talk about quite often and has helped me with so many fashion articles and cooking videos, recently […]
February Kitchen Dollar Deals – Because Why Pay More?
Here are some great dollar deals on items you can use to spruce things up a bit in your kitchen or just replenish basic items you use on a regular basis. You can find these items at any store but why pay more for something simple like a sponge or toothpick when you can find them […]
17 Clever Hacks for Pet Lovers
I love animals. Except for a few years in my 20’s, I have always had at least one fur baby. Most of our family members have pets; from cats and dogs to birds and chickens. Along with horses, reptiles, fish, and at one time, goats. We personally have four cats, with another cat that visits on a regular […]
Oven Baked Pickles (And More Recipes) For Super Bowl Snacking…
I could eat fried pickles until I burst, if they are GOOD fried pickles that is, cause I’ve had some bad ones that are greasy, soggy and/or not properly seasoned. But I really don’t like frying food in my kitchen because the odor bothers me and plus, well, we all know frying isn’t that healthy, though […]
Goodwill’s Possibilities…..A New “Town” in Town
In May, Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs launched a first-of-its-kind life skills program for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities called Possibilities, and it’s not just the first-of-its-kind program in Colorado, we’re talking about it’s the first kind of program like this in the entire United States. And let me tell you, it is AWESOME!
23 Uses For Pantyhose…Saving You Time & Money
Pantyhose…oh I do not miss wearing you! The other day while I was cleaning out drawers and closets I ran across an old pair of pantyhose. My first thought was, wow, these must be at least 20 years old, and my second thought was, wow, why have you held on to these for over 20 […]
7 EASY & CHEAP Kitchen Life Hacks…That You Will Actually Use
The term life hacks means, “a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one’s time and daily activities in a more efficient way.” And the tips usually involve using everyday items that you typically already have hanging around the house which means you don’t have to spend money on a specialty item in order […]
Saving Money At The Grocery Store
It seems like there’s a new story or article on how to save money at the grocery store every week. I’ve always thought I was a pretty savvy shopper so didn’t pay much attention to the stories but lately I’ve been more conscientious, and let me tell you: I have been saving more money than […]
Uses for Used Coffee Grounds….Green & Cheap
If you drink coffee, why not use those grounds for something else instead of tossing them? In the past, I’ve seen coffee shops that had buckets of used grounds they were giving away for free to use in your yard, but I didn’t know why…
Well, now I know why and here’s a few more great ideas….
Last-Minute Fun Holiday Place Settings…
I personally like making place settings for our holiday dinners so everyone can be seated quickly and there’s no confusion over who sits where. Place settings can be as easy as a simple candy cane with a name tag tied around it or a pretty ornament with your guest’s name written across it or again, […]
As Seen On TV – The Gotham Steel Pan…Did It Really Work?
Have you seen the TV commercial advertising the Gotham Steel Pan that promises “no sticking,” even if you don’t use butter or oils? They show a chef cooking cheese, eggs, and even s’mores with no mess and the foods literally sliding from the pan. Too good to be true? When trying As Seen On TV […]
Holiday Spices And Their Health Benefits
Love the scents of the holidays like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves? Did you know that some of those spices that can bring back warm childhood memories and make everything seem a bit more festive, can boost your health when eaten or sipped? Here’s a few health benefits of some of our favorite holiday spices and […]
Helpful Holiday Buying Tips
Staying on track and sticking to a budget when holiday shopping doesn’t have to be difficult. But with all those great shopping deals out there, it can be tempting to pick up more than you really need, which can lead to buyer’s remorse. Here’s some basic tips on how to better stay on track with […]
Holiday Tipping & Gift Giving Guide…
My husband and I tip well throughout the year so I don’t feel “obligated” to tip extra during the holidays. But I do like to thank those who have provided services for us, that we don’t usually tip (like our trash and recycling collectors and our mail carrier*)……*Mail carriers working for the United States Postal […]
How to Fix Chipped Glass & More Inexpensive Household Tips
This article from Huffington Post is one of the best I’ve read on easy ways to fix and clean items around the house. These tips are from the book Who Knew? by Bruce and Jeanne Lubin.