2020 wasn’t the best year for many things but it was a great year for mortgage interest rates. You mortgage interest rate probably isn’t something you think about daily but it matters, a lot. If you have a 4% interest rate on a $200,000 mortgage, you will pay $143,739 in interest. With a rate of […]
Every year my husband usually has to tell me it’s too early to start putting up Christmas decorations, so I’ve learned that I can get away with putting up fall/autumn decorations (aka Thanksgiving) in October, which is okay with me. I’m already playing with ideas for this year’s mantel. Here are some of the fall mantel decor […]
Many parents are opting out of preschool programs this year… but they also realize they need to teach their child. It can be overwhelming to know where to start and how to entertain this little person (or people) all day. Thankfully there are a ton of affordable resources you can use to make teaching your […]
If you’re like me, your garden may not lived up to all of your hopes and dreams. The good news is that there are lots of fun ideas for yard projects that will improve your garden year-round, no matter the weather or your gardening skills. Sometimes all it takes is one fun project to change up […]
I’ve shared a few videos on buying and saving on fresh produce plus how to store produce in the freezer, so today let’s cover how to store fresh produce in the pantry. Canning is super easy but something that most folks feel belongs only in our grandparents era. Growing up my grandmother had a little […]
If you have a yard that you have to mow, then the warmer weather means it’s time to pull out your lawnmower. While most of us think of a traditional gas lawnmower, I always like to explore alternatives and see if there’s something cheaper. Many years ago I compared gas and reel mowers, but since […]
At home with a toddler? It can be hard to keep coming up with ideas to keep them (and you) from becoming bored. Never fear, as a mom of 5, I have tons of experience keeping toddlers happy. Here is a round-up of my favorite tips, tricks, and tools. Keep in mind that you do […]
If you are planning to move anytime soon, it can be overwhelming to think of packing up everything in your house. The good news is that moving can be good motivation to get rid of anything you don’t want to take to your new house. It takes too much time and energy to pack boxes […]
Many people are focused on starting a vegetable garden at this time of year, but one thing you shouldn’t forget is how easy it is for you to create your own soil that is nutrient-rich and perfect for growing awesome vegetables. Think of this as a way of turning your trash into treasures! I’m going […]
