Turkey Day is only a month away! Can you believe it? Despite Thanksgiving being one of my favorite holidays, I am always a bit apprehensive when it comes around for one reason: money. It’s...

I was talking to someone the other day who is short on cash, but needs some work done. Instead of going into debt, this creative individual decided to try bartering. While he just happened to stumble across someone who needed what he had to offer, an...

So, after all the closets were cleaned out, I ended up with an entire bag of clothes that don’t fit the kids anymore and don’t fit anyone else in the family, either. Then, I was given four bags of...

You didn’t just think ketchup was meant to go on burger’s, did you? There is so much more to be learned from this little red bottle! For instance, did you know you could shine copper pots...

All of us have gadgets in the kitchen that we rarely use, but this post is about kitchen accessories I have used quite often, if not daily. If you’re registering for a wedding, think about...

Did you ever have a dilemma about what type of a package to wrap something in? I did and I came up with the perfect solution. I know this is going to be a hit. Every year I make cute little gifts for my grandchildren, they range in age from 2 to 15...

You’re heading out the door and you realize that you don’t have a gift to give to the hostess of the party you will be attending. You only have a few minutes to throw something together, but you don’t want it to look thrown together. What can you...

For those Francophiles out there, you may be looking for some fun new ways to celebrate your favorite culture while celebrating Christmas. Here are a few of the traditions people in France have to make their holiday a little brighter. Try...

With the new year, you may need to make room for fresh items in your home. If someone gave you a great TV for Christmas, but your old one still works, what should you do? Garage sales can be time-consuming, and they aren’t exactly popular in the...

I was out shopping recently and saw a really cute candy jar. I thought it was cute until I saw the price tag. Rather than spend my money on that candy jar, I decided that I could make one just as nice, and I was right. I have a real cute candy jar for...