Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
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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
When you have guests coming to your home, you want to give them a guest room that they will feel comfortable in. More than that, you want the guest room to tell them they are welcomed and help them feel at home. You want guests to know that you went to a lot of extra […] More
Even with a closet the size of a small bedroom, I still don’t have enough room for everything in it. No matter how big or small your closet it, there never seems to be enough space to hold everything you have. It’s a little inconvenient for me, but it’s a lot more inconvenient for my […] More
Being a hostess can be a difficult job. You are trying to see to all of your guests and make sure they have everything they need and want while trying to enjoy visiting with them at the same time. That is nearly impossible to do. But there is a way that you can be a hostess […] More
When new neighbors move in, you want to do something kind as a gesture of hospitality and welcome to your little corner of the world. But oftentimes, that thought slips by between the busyness of everyday life. Don’t let that happen. Our neighbors are those that live closest to us and can be there the […] More