Low on cash? Date like you’re still in high school and enjoy these fun ideas together. 1. Have a dance party in your living room and dance to your favorite songs from high school. 2. Borrow a movie from the library or find a movie on Hulu and...

Photo by kevindooley Your finances have a lot in common with your home. When you’ve been going through a tough time, your home shows it. Things start to pile up. It’s so easy to want to avoid it all. Everyone knows this feeling:  ...

After we paid off our debt, we looked around and asked, "What now?" As we thought about saving for the future, we realized that we needed to learn how to invest those savings.___ Sponsored by: PearBudget - Spend more money on the stuff you ? ? ...

Photo by *Solar ikon* This was the year I started blogging, and the year I found so many of the blogs I enjoy reading.     When I found Megan’s blog SortaCrunchy, I knew I wanted to be...

A simple Christmas means not focusing so much on gifts, that’s certainly true. But considering the time, expense, thought, and effort involved, it’s only natural to hope the gifts we do give and receive will be good ones. I...

One of my favorite dinners takes only 15 minutes to prepare! This recipe for tilapia with a spinach salad makes two adult servings. Let’s get started. 6:00 p.m. — Get out your non-stick skillet. The fish is going to come out with a tasty caramelized...

Tired of loud commercials? Can’t bear to hear one more “He went to Jared’s” line? Photo by sburke2478 One simple change can make it much better. (Click to read more…) ___ Sponsored by: Party Cupcake Ideas - Cupcake Decorating Ideas © 2009...

Yesterday I needed a little attitude check. (Do you ever give yourself one of those?) The way I was feeling was, “How am I supposed to do all of these Christmas-y things I want to do, when I can barely make it through a regular day?” Seriously, I give...

It’s a snow day here. We spent just as long getting dressed for it as we spent outside. And then, in true Texas style, the snow disappeared by lunch time. All the better for coming inside and doing some reading with a cup of warm tea. Use What You...

If hot tea or coffee left rings inside your favorite mug, you can remove those stains and make it look brand new again. Sprinkle some baking soda inside your mug and wipe it around with a damp cloth. Stains from coffee or hot tea will quickly...