Freezer cooking is a method of preparing meals or other foods and storing them in your freezer for future use. We’ve talked a little about the advantages of freezer cooking and using your meals to bless your family and others in need. Let’s talk about actually planning your freezer cooking menu. This is especially good […]
Four Tips for High Yield or Interest Checking Accounts
High yield or high interest checking accounts are checking accounts from online banks that offer interest payments if you follow some basic rules. Following the high interest checking account guidelines will earn a dividend on your balance, where traditional accounts might not earn you a penny. They are very beneficial, especially now when trying to […]
As Hurricane Season Ends, Winterize Your Home for the Winter Season
Whether you put any confidence in the global warming/climate change issue or not, it’s fairly easy to trust the annual Farmers’ Almanac. They’ve published the newest edition and included the 2010/2011 winter weather prediction. Winter weather is like any other natural phenomenon, what you get depends on where you live. The Almanac prophesies that the […]
How to Save Money When Buying Baby Products
Babies are a bundle of joy. However, it can also cost quite a bundle to raise one as well. When you consider the cost of clothes, food, toys, cribs and baby gear, diapers and miscellaneous items, the numbers quickly add up. Fortunately, there are several smart ways of saving money with a new baby and […]
Why Join a Credit Union
Credit unions are the best alternative to traditional big banks. The goal of a credit union is to serve its customers banking needs through a personal approach, accepting that the customer is the most valuable asset to the company. Credit unions survive on membership, and members are the real owners of the company, and not […]
How to Ensure Good Dental Health for Kids: An Interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth, Part II
UTH: Continuing with our interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth, a spokesperson from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, we will learn how to choose the right pediatric dentist and also, about 5 things that you can do to ensure that your kids’ teeth remain healthy, strong and free of cavities. Here is the first part […]
Three Best and Free Online Financial Tools
There are many online personal finance tools out there to keep your finances in order to be a better saver and smarter consumer. I love the following sites because they are user friendly, easy to understand, and best of all: FREE.
Kids Making Money: Six Fun and Easy Ways for Kids to Earn Money
Have a kid who isn’t happy with his allowance? Have him make money instead of simply increasing it for him. Kids, these days, are making money from using simple yet profitable ideas. Making money will not only help children to increase their allowance but will also enable them to learn the value of money and […]
June – Time to Check Your New Year’s Resolutions
I’ve made New Year’s Resolutions for the last three years now. Before that, I voiced the occasional late-December wish to be a better and more talented person. But it was only a couple of years ago that I figured out the key to workable resolutions – concrete goals. Whether you’ve been plugging away at achieving […]
Buying Organic Whole Foods and Grass-Fed Meats: A Worthwhile Investment
While talking with a friend recently, the conversation turned to meal planning. She shared with me something I found surprising: when she planned her menus, she spent more money than when she didn’t plan. She explained that by thinking ahead and preparing healthy sides for her family dinners, it increased her grocery bill. They were […]
A Review of Mabel’s Labels Custom Bin Labels
Recently, I went looking for a box of 2T girl’s clothing, needing to pull out some outfits for my daughter. Two days later, I came across the box in a storage space under my stairs. It was a non-descript cardboard box with no indication of what it contained. I realized I needed some sort of […]
10 Tips on Investing for Retirement
Investing for retirement is the best decision a person can make. Not only do you have to account for how you want to live your retired life, but you also have to consider becoming disabled and paying more for health care. Saving for retirement does not have to be life changing, but it WILL change […]
