Gift cards are a popular gift choice. You may have received some during the recent holiday season. They’re convenient for the giver, since you don’t have to worry about getting the perfect gift, and they’re convenient for the receiver, because they get to shop at their leisure and pick out something out they really want. It’s […]
Lodging is often the most expensive item in any travel budget. And when your whole family is traveling, not just you as a single person or couple, it can get even more pricey. But there are a few well-known discounts available when talking to a hotel representative: What is your best rate? Are you running any specials? My […]
It seems like everyone wants to be a minimalist these days. In the past few years, the “hot” New Year’s resolution is not to get fit but to live with less. The Tiny House movement has inspired many of us to appreciate what we have, and be happy with less. When this trend first started catching […]
Have you ever been in a hurry, in need of cash, and forced to use an out-of-bank ATM with exorbitant fees? I, unfortunately, have experienced this recently. I found myself at a take-out restaurant that only accepted cash and the closest branch of my bank was over 10 blocks away. Instead of doing a mad sprint […]
We’re witnessing all out war between major cell phone carriers. They’re in a constant battle to outdo each other with better coverage, faster speeds, cheaper rates, and even offering incentives to customers to switch to their service. It’s not only a fight between major carriers, but smaller ones too. The big players also have to […]
Are you familiar with this after-holiday scenario? Gifts are cluttering up your home, many of which you won’t use, don’t need, or simply have duplicates of. This is something we’ve all experienced! But what do you do when you’re facing a pile of unwanted gifts? The easiest way of dealing with unwanted items, while remaining discreet, is to […]
