Another August, another load of money dropped at Target. You know the routine: August arrives along with the sweltering heat, and it’s time to load the kids (and in some cases their class rooms, too), or dorm rooms with supplies. As always, you end up spending far more than you need (or want) to. Teachers […]
I’m a clean freak. I admit it. When stressed, I clean. It’s a win-win situation. However, I’m also very conscious about what I spend on cleaning supplies, so when a DIY cleaning project pops up, I give it a try. Like housework, cleaning supplies are temporary, with most materials ending up washing down the drain […]
For years, I followed my family’s philosophy of car buying: after a great deal of research, we would find and buy the best new car for the available money and then drive it for at least a decade or longer. For my family, the idea of purchasing a used car left too many variables to […]
Sometimes life just seems to get ahead of us all. Maybe it’s due to vacation, kids at summer camp, or a summer cold that puts you in bed for a few days. It seems like some days you just wake up and everything in the produce bin or the garden has gone a little soft. […]
The summer can often lead to more activities. If you have children, you know this first hand. While I discussed options for getting your kids outside last week, sometimes you will need another option. Movies can be great way to spend time with family and friends, and there are so many options to choose from. Where do you see […]
Recycling just makes sense. Making the effort may not be simple in a world of consumerism where most items are built to be replaced instead of repaired, but you too can recycle some common items into profitable pieces with a little ingenuity. Try these 6 ideas out at home to get started. 1. Skids. Recycling […]
