Turkey Day is only a month away! Can you believe it? Despite Thanksgiving being one of my favorite holidays, I am always a bit apprehensive when it comes around for one reason: money. It’s...

I was talking to someone the other day who is short on cash, but needs some work done. Instead of going into debt, this creative individual decided to try bartering. While he just happened to stumble across someone who needed what he had to offer, an...

So, after all the closets were cleaned out, I ended up with an entire bag of clothes that don’t fit the kids anymore and don’t fit anyone else in the family, either. Then, I was given four bags of...

You didn’t just think ketchup was meant to go on burger’s, did you? There is so much more to be learned from this little red bottle! For instance, did you know you could shine copper pots...

All of us have gadgets in the kitchen that we rarely use, but this post is about kitchen accessories I have used quite often, if not daily. If you’re registering for a wedding, think about...

Have you ever picked up a pot by the handle, only to discover the handle was so loose that the pot could spin around when you lifted it? I did. Luckily, the pot was empty instead of filled with some boiling hot food. I also have gone to pull open...

I hesitated when offered this book to review. I had a big pile of unread books already. Yet, the baker in me won out, and I’m glad. Those who know me realize that regular food is boring to me. I love making desserts only. Of course, I have to deal with...

Jewelry making is one of the crafts I love because it is always nice to show some bling. I have a pattern for a set that I would like to share with you. I will be showing you how to make a necklace, bracelet and a pair of earrings. I have used pink...

I would love to hire a maid service to help me do a top to bottom housecleaning once a month. Really get things sparkling and tidy. Unfortunately, there always seems to be something more important for me to do with the cash I’d spend on a maid...

I have an old chest of drawers for a child’s room. Not an antique, but solid. The drawers still pull in and out pretty easily. So, it isn’t near the end of a useful life. Unfortunately, it is not very pretty. The one side has a lot of damage and...