When people think about saving money they often think about extreme coupon users who carry around their big binders and spend most of their free time clipping and filing coupons. But there are so many ways to save money that don’t involve devoting your entire life to coupons. Here’s a few ways I save money…
When we make a purchase, there is one word I am always looking for – warranty! There are many products that claim they will last for 5, 7 or 10 years. If a company feels confident to promise that their product will last for a certain number of years, I often think they should stand…
I’m not particularly green. I do the basics like recycle the cardboard boxes we accumulate, reuse the plastic grocery bags we get and repurpose old t-shirts into rags. But when I hear people talking about the chemicals in our cleaning agents or the byproducts in our food, I usually just don’t pay too close attention….
We’ve been painting and working in our house for the past week. I am certainly no expert in home repair projects but I have been learning. Here are 4 tools that are great! 1. Furniture & Woodwork Scratch Cover Touch-Up Pens If you have spots on your shelves or cabinets that need to be touched…
My kids are past the toddler stage, but even when they were just barely walking we had tons of hobby fun. Recently I had a Mom post on our facebook wall that she was looking for some great hobbies that she can enjoy with a 20 month old. So here’s my list of top top…
I love my hobbies but so far I haven’t been able to convert my hobbies into real money. I’m hoping that one day I’ll see a return on my investment of time that I devote to the things I enjoy doing. Maybe these tips from Daniela will help all of us think a little differently….
Last week we spent the day with my 92 year old Grandma. She is proof that no one is too old to pursue their hobbies. When she is not reading a book, or pulling weeds in her garden you’ll probably find her crocheting another row on her afghan or watching a movie. Of course, that…
One of the reasons I love blogging is the chance to meet some neat people along the way. Today my Dad, my kids, and I spent some time with our friends at Lil Wranglers Rescue, and Jake Ison from the popular Animal Planet series Call of the Wildman. While the kids walked and played with…
It has been said that “Necessity is, indeed, the mother of invention“. This holds true for any family who is working on a tight budget. If you find yourself in a tight spot financially, it can be tempting to throw everything but the essentials by the wayside. However, it is important to maintain your quality…