Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and even those of us who rarely go on a date will be venturing out to celebrate love (or support Hallmark Holidays so we don’t feel like losers). If you’re in the same boat, you may have a regularly scheduled “date night” with your spouse, significant other, or best friend [...]
With the emergence of new freelance writing job opportunities, I have strongly considered purchasing a new laptop. After all, a freelance writer’s number one tool is his or her computer. The netbook I currently use was purchased on Black Friday in 2009 for less than $200. This was a steal at the time, but it [...]
As a home health nurse, I’ve seen more than my fair share of household pests. While home pests are often associated with low-income housing or poor housekeeping practices, even high-dollar immaculate homes can end up facing an uninvited guest or two at times. Here are some tips for keeping your home pest-free without spending a [...]
When looking for the best prices on the items on your shopping list, it’s often a good idea to pay attention to where you are getting your items. In a number of cases, it’s convenient to get drugstore items while at the grocery store, or pick up a couple things for dinner when you stop to [...]
Regular get-togethers at various local restaurants with friends was killing our monthly budget. Not only was the price of gas rising, but restaurants were responding to the economic downturn by raising menu prices as well. And as a former waitress, I always felt compelled to leave a 20-30% tip whenever possible. Soon, it was usual fare [...]
January is traditionally the time when we get rid of the old and bring in the new (and for most of us, a good time to give our credit cards a breather). What better place to start than in our pantries and freezers? It’s not just a great way to save money on groceries for [...]
