Whether it’s the weather, an earthquake, a blackout, or another out-of-the-blue event, preparing for anything that might disrupt ordinary life is just good sense.
Yesterday’s Tomorrow Helping Change Financial Futures
When you are young and carefree, the last thing on your mind is saving money for your future. You can’t wait to get that $20 from grandpa for mowing the yard because you have been dreaming about what you will get to spend it on. But as you grow older, you realize that it takes […]
How I Save Money and Save Sanity With Goodwill
When it is time to buy your kids’ books, clothes, toys and other essential items, where do you go first? Think about some of the things that you buy for your family regularly. Could you get those things at Goodwill?
Foreclosure Is Scary – But There Is Real Help Available
June is National Home Ownership Month, but many Americans are still struggling to make their mortgage payments. About 1 in 17 homeowners nationwide have fallen behind on their mortgage payments, putting them at a higher risk of foreclosure. A home is where important life memories are made, where family and friends can gather, and where […]
Teaching Kids About Money in 7 Easy Steps
The true job of imparting financial literacy belongs to parents. Try these seven simple and easy methods of laying a firm foundation of financial common sense in your children.
When Backyard Gardening Doesn’t Save You Money
All of the money saving experts said it was the best way for apartment dwellers to grow food cheaply. Who was I to argue? Learn from my container-gardening mistakes.
Natural Cleaning Solutions with Essential Oils
Essential oils are often used as fragrances in cleaning products, but they are also effective natural cleaners. Many essential oils are antibacterial and antiseptic, and they can be used as natural disinfectants and deodorizing agents. Lemon, pine, peppermint, and tea tree oils remove bacteria and add a fresh scent to home cleaning solutions – mix […]
A Homeschool Planner is the Key to Success!
This high quality PDF planner can be used year after year after year – and with multiple children. Where else can you get this value?
5 Ways to Keep Your Budget In Check During the Holidays
It is possible to keep your budget in check during the holidays. Others may laugh, but think of the amount you’ll be saving!
A Personalized Holiday with Mabel
Regardless if you are in denial or incredibly excited – the holidays will be here before we know it. Whether you’re looking for sweet gifts for your family or fun and festive holiday return address labels for all those Christmas cards, Mabel’s Labels has you covered – they can even help you organize all those […]
Flooring Sweepstakes for Eco-Friendly, USA-Made Carpet and Flooring (Plus the Story of a Moving Day Mishap)
Mohawk Flooring is hosting an amazing giveaway so you can get the floor of your dreams and transform your home.
Create Your Home Filing System for Your Bills
Staying on top of your bills is a must to help take control of your family finances. You need a method of deal with the bills that come through your post or emails, and then record your payment due dates.