Balancing the checkbook, you look ahead at the new month with great anticipation. Low and behold, you realize this month won’t be much better than the last. Hope begins to shrivel inside you and discouragement quickly takes its place. You stare debt down wishing it would just disappear. You live modestly, you don’t eat out, vacations…
You know the drill … your beautiful new french door refrigerator isn’t even a year old and the ice-maker breaks. Ugh! You didn’t purchase the extended warranty but it is covered for a year, by the manufacturer. Of course, the manufacturer is in no hurry, to fix it for free, so you get to exercise…
Over the years, and through three houses, we’ve discovered multiple ways to landscape your yard. From total DIY to hiring a professional, we have ideas for you, along with the reasons you should or should not use them. Hire A Professional Landscaper My uncle was a professional landscaper, for many years. He owned his own…
We were ready for a Fresh Start with Finances and the envelope system we’ve heard so much about, from Dave Ramsey, was calling our name. We needed something more than just plain envelopes though. Something colorful, exciting, new, and different! I opened the craft cupboard and there it was, Duck Tape left over from creating Duck…
You make a pair of cutoffs out of old jeans but what can you do with the bottom portion of the jeans? You can make a flax seed heating bag! Two of the seams are already done so it makes it super easy! Heating Bag Supplies How To Make Heating Bags Out Of Old Jeans 2….
Beaded socks for our little girls are so much fun! When my daughter was born, a friend made beaded socks for her. I loved them so much that I enlisted my sister-in-law (who is all things crafty) to teach me how to make beaded socks. The first pair I made took hours. As time went on and I…
The last thing on a tween boy’s mind is how to organize his room but your tween boy will appreciate an organized room, when he can find what he’s looking for. He just needs a bit of help and a few tools to help him stay organized. Jack’s room is a well oiled machine. Everything…
Organizing and decorating a teenage girl’s room can be a lot of fun! It gives you a chance to work with your daughter, as she discovers her own sense of style! You’ll also learn a lot about the way she thinks of decluttering. This is her room and you get to work, as her assistant,…
There are many simple organization hacks you can make, to your home, that may seem insignificant, in and of themselves, but play a big part in making things easier in your daily life. How Do Organization Hacks Make Life Easier? Every item in your house needs a place to call home. A spot where it belongs….
It’s the last place you go, before you leave the house, and the first place you go, when you arrive home. Everything you need is right there, by the door, so it would make sense to organize the coat closet to work hard for you! Since we don’t wear shoes in the house, the coat…
Should I put all my money towards paying off debt before I invest or should I start putting away money now? This is an age old question that has been debated for years. Steve here. I am a bit of an investing geek so Bridget asked me to chime in on this. Before I give my…
When you sit down to work at your desk, it is important to have a workspace that will allow your mind to be free of distractions. A cluttered desk will not allow you to be as productive as a desk that is organized for success. Keep Your Most Used Items Easily Accessible Think of your…
Make your house seem bigger and your wallet fatter by simply getting rid of things you no longer use. After numerous garage sales and letting stuff go way too cheap, I discovered I could sell on eBay! eBay has been an excellent way to rid our house of excess stuff. Why not earn a little extra money from things you no…
Freebies from companies you love will save you money on things you will want or need in the future or even now! Before Christmas one year, I went to use our $5 Shop Your Way Rewards from Sears. I hadn’t done anything to earn the reward other than sign up. Dress socks were on the hubby’s Christmas…
When I started paying bills, as a young adult, I needed to find a system to keep me on track. I wanted a simple budget tool to use, without a fancy computer program. I ended up purchasing a 12 column ledger book and have used this style of budgeting ever since. One ledger book holds many years, which makes…
Is your closet out of control and you think you need a new house with bigger closets? Bigger closets probably aren’t your answer. Instead, it’s time to get relentless and organize your closet to work for you. 1. Take Everything Out Of Your Closet I know what you’re thinking. That’s a LOT of work and…
The Favorite Things Birthday Party is a great way to incorporate all of the Birthday person’s favorite things so their party is full of everything they like! To add an element of surprise, wrap each activity as a gift for party guests to take turns opening. Inside the gift you will place a card that…
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