While I don’t want to scream that the sky is falling, I think that every household needs to stop and take a hard look at their finances this weekend. Do you have money in savings to handle a missed paycheck or two? Make a plan to live on a tighter budget at least for a few […]
We live in the South, where mason jars are everywhere. I remember when mason jars were used mostly for canning but then for a cup of sweet tea when all of the rest of the cups were dirty (before it drinking out of them was the trendy thing). Now we can’t get enough of them, […]
The older I get, the more I start to pay attention to skin care. I probably should have started sooner, but I figure it’s better late than never. But the world of skin care feels incredibly complicated, especially if you’re on a budget! Serums, moisturizers, retinoids… what in the world? Some of those products at […]
Looking for a way to make some extra money from home? VIPKID is a Chinese online education firm that offers American elementary education experience to Chinese students who are ages 4 to 12. VIPKID hires teachers to give one-on-one 25 minute lessons using the company’s education platform. No experience in teaching is required! Work Hours: […]
One of the reasons I love skillet meals is that there seems to be a lot less cleanup. Yay for less dishes! Another reason I love them is that you get to combine a bunch of flavors in one pot. This Tex-Mex dish has lots of veggies, tender chicken, and lots of flavor. PrintChicken & […]
I confess that I love doing taxes, I am even up for helping out friends and family. My go-to for doing your own taxes is always TurboTax. If your taxes are simple, this FREE version is for you. It will help you prepare, print and e-file your taxes with step by step guidance so you […]
Everyone I meet says they need to save more money, but most are quick to say that coupons aren’t something for them. The world of couponing feels like a sea of abbreviations and terms that sound like Greek, or for others, you see something that looks like math and you’re done! It doesn’t have to be overwhelming […]
With a baby, expenses can quickly add up, especially when you go organic. One easy way to save money in this area is to make things yourself. Not only will you save money, you also get the added benefit of knowing exactly what you’re using on your baby. Over the years of changing diapers, I […]
A few months ago a reader asked the following question on Facebook: “Any tips on the best ways to get started teaching children to handle money well? I’d rather not pay them for chores but how else would they earn money?” Not surprisingly, there were lots of great responses! Our readers have many different perspectives […]
