Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
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Ever walk into your front door and immediately wrinkle your nose at the foul smell coming from somewhere inside? Whether it’s the result of a particularly awful diaper being left in the trash, your cat’s litter box after a weeklong vacation or the smell of your garbage disposal, you’re not required to sit back and […] More
Weekend chores loom over the weekend like a dark cloud. You work hard all week long and look forward to some time for fun on the weekend then find yourself spending all weekend doing the dreaded weekend chores. But the good news is you can recover your weekend and get all your chores done, too. […] More
The 4th of July is a fun holiday that is loved by both children and adults. This holiday is one that you can easily celebrate while on a budget. It doesn’t take a lot of money to enjoy the 4th of July on a budget; it just takes a bit of creativity. A cookout should […] More
Making the decision to redecorate your kitchen is a big one. The expense is significant and the choices are endless. With so much to choose from in terms of kitchen dĂ©cor, it can be overwhelming trying to decide what look you’re aiming for. To make your choice a little easier, try starting with a color […] More
Even if your realtor is on your side completely and unequivocally, some realtors aren’t going to disclose everything to you when you are buying a house. They aren’t doing it because they hate you and want to see you miserable; they’re doing it because they want to pay for their own bills and need your […] More
Hindsight is 20/20. Nothing makes me realize that more than my first house. My husband and I were 20 and 21 at the time we decided to build our first house. We were planning our wedding for the following year, making big career decisions and we were feeling pretty proud of ourselves. What we realized […] More
Difficult neighbors can be a pain, to say the least. They can disturb your sleep, your privacy and your peace of mind. And while you certainly can’t control your neighbors, there are things you can do to make getting along with them easier. Strategy one is to remember that you can catch more flies with […] More
Going to the grocery store is a chore that very few of us enjoy doing. It is just another chore on our list that we want to get marked off. But it has to be done. So, why not learn some strategies to get you through the grocery store faster so you can get on […] More
The kitchen pantry is a very important part of your home. It holds snacks, treats and the makings of meals. It makes sense to take time to organize it for the best ease of use. To begin to organize your kitchen pantry, first pull everything out that is in it. Go through things as you […] More
One of the biggest investments you will ever make is your home, and that means you should know exactly what you want, what you need, and what you can sacrifice – if applicable – when it comes to buying. Take your time, think through what you want and look at one too many houses, because […] More
Why no one has invented a self-cleaning house is really just beyond me, but the fact is that until they do, we are all stuck doing dishes, putting laundry away and picking up after everyone else – or we hire out for these things. Cleaning usually isn’t very much fun, but it doesn’t have to […] More
Anyone who has a bouquet of flowers delivered or thrives in the garden understands the sadness that comes with dying flowers. This applies especially to flowers that don’t die naturally, but rather with the help of something else, such as an unwanted animal or your sweet child’s wandering hands and oh-so cute, “Oh no!” expression […] More