March 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
So if you’ve read my previous article about one minute cleaning tips, you’ve already seen how easy it is to take a few spare minutes when they arise and tackle a bunch of overlooked cleaning jobs. Here are even more quick cleaning tips to help you make good use of your spare time and to free up dedicated cleaning time for the harder stuff. It’s amazing what you can get done in just a few minutes when you put your mind to it! Here are 10 more quick cleaning tips to keep you working efficiently and effortlessly… Put... [Read the full story]
February 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment
It’s no big secret that we all need to sacrifice a little these days in order to make ends meet. But that doesn’t mean we have to be totally deprived and not do anything fun! Going out to eat provides us with not only a source of nourishment, but entertainment as well. We may need to cut back on the number of times we eat out, but there are also ways to save money when eating out. This way we can still enjoy the occasional respite from the kitchen or a celebration well-deserved, while still saving some dough. Here... [Read the full story]
December 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment
For some, being organized is simply not something that comes naturally. We want to be organized, and we know that if we could get more organized, it would actually make our lives easier in the long run, but alas, we still find it hard to figure out how to get organized or how to find time to fit organization into our already busy lives. So, if that organization gene has passed you by and there seems to be clutter all around and you know you just have to deal with the clutter and get more organized before the clutter... [Read the full story]
October 14, 2008 · 2 Comments
In these days of financial strain, we’re all looking for ways to save money wherever we can. When it comes to tightening up budgets, there are some obvious ways to trim expenses, such as eating out less often, spending less at the mall, and curbing entertainment expenses. But we all have to eat on a daily basis, so not buying food is not an option for any of us. Thankfully, there are some ways to save at the supermarket and trim your food bill without making your family go hungry. Many of these supermarket saving... [Read the full story]
February 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Green living is not only good for our planet, it can be good for our wallets as well! By following a few eco-friendly green living tips, you can keep a little green for yourself. Here are 5 eco-friendly green living tips that will also save you some green… Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs (cfls). If you change just five of the most used light bulbs in your home, you can save about $80 in energy costs in a year. Although the cfls are more expensive to purchase up front, the added cost is more than offset by the... [Read the full story]
October 31, 2008 · Leave a Comment
There are many pros and cons to working from home. For some, being able to work at home is the best solution to balancing work and family. Although there are other benefits such as avoiding long commutes and office politics, working at home is not for everyone. This work option opens up new opportunities, especially to mothers who want to be home with their kids, but also requires a great deal of motivation, organization and self-discipline. Here are a few work at home tips to make the experience a more successful... [Read the full story]
Picture this. It’s a blustery, rainy day with nothing to do, or a snowy winter one where the kids are home from school (and you’re home, too!). You’re trying to think of... [Read more]
Did you make a new year’s resolution to live healthier, get fit or lose weight? Each year, many of us start the new year off determined to meet these goals, yet for some of us... [Read more]