Do you get impatient when you have to wait in line at the bank or sit for an extra hour at the doctor’s office? Instead of getting frustrated with wait time, put that time to good use. As you look over your daily to-do list, identify places that you are likely to have to wait… Read More >>
Raised bed gardening is a way of growing plants inside beds that are raised up above the normal level of the soil in the garden. They’re typically housed inside a wooden frame, generally rectangular. The soil may be mixed in with tilled soil underneath, or it can simply be new soil placed on top of… Read More >>
Money brings happiness. Increased income directly correlates to an increase in happiness. But is money alone the cause for your happiness? Can happiness be bought? Take an introspective look at how you can bring more happiness into your life with a couple of fundamental ideas. Read More >>
Everyone has heard of a credit report. But many people don’t know exactly where to get it, or what to do with it when they have it. I’m not a financial expert, but these are some tips I’ve learned along the way on how to get and use your credit report. It’s also important to… Read More >>
Over the years, I’ve learned how to live a naturally healthy lifestyle. It means not only is my body healthy, but I also have a positive mind-set, a happy relationship and an overall feeling of well-being. Going through the process of changing is never easy, but I had to start somewhere and now I want… Read More >>
Most of us are no stranger to debt. We go into debt to buy homes and cars, and to get things that we want. These things might make us happy when we get them, but paying for them isn’t so much fun. We end up wishing we weren’t buried underneath a mountain of debt. Debt… Read More >>
If your wallet is a little light these days, you’ll want to take steps to reduce your financial hardship and relieve your stress. I’ve been there before, and there’s nothing more stressful than feeling like you can’t make ends meet. Here are 10 stress relief tips for the financially strapped that have helped me along… Read More >>
Batch cooking is a great way to have healthy meals when I’m short on time during the week because of work. It also means I don’t have to eat out all the time, which saves me money as well as trying to lead a healthier life. But cooking in large batches in and of itself… Read More >>
Every family and every individual know the importance of cutting spending in today’s economy. However, many of these individuals do not realize that cutting spending in little ways can also help in this endeavor. Here are 5 smart ways to save money fast! Read More >>
Mother’s Day comes once a year, and we celebrate moms all over the world. We shower them with love, flowers, and gifts. When it comes to me, I like to shower my mom with things she can use, books she can read, or things that make her want to try new activities. Here’s my Top… Read More >>
