Decluttering 101: Change Your Frame of Mind Your home right now is likely a reflection of how your current life is functioning. If your home is a disorganized mess, chances are there are other areas of your life that feel out of control as well. Do … [Read more...]
Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes
Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]
Calculate Your Cost of Living
Calculate Your Cost of Living Before creating a budget, it’s important to know what your current cost of living is. This will serve as a starting point when you decide the areas you feel like you need to trim; or let you know which areas you have a … [Read more...]
Examples of Random Acts of Kindness: Pay it Forward for Pennies
Examples of Random Acts of Kindness: Pay it Forward for Pennies Over 25 years ago, Catherine Ryan Hyde was driving her old Datsun through a rough area of Los Angeles at night. When her car died and began to fill with smoke at a freeway off ramp, … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Bookmark Your Library's Web Site
I am a big fan of the public library. Even though I've forked over more than my share of late fines (oops!) borrow materials has still saved me hundreds upon hundreds of dollars over the years. However, it's not just for checking out books, CDs … [Read more...]