Are you familiar with the cost of living? One thing that Ma and my uncle wait to find out about each year is the COLA (cost of living adjustment.) We are lucky enough that we don’t live in a hot spot so our cost of living is somewhere in the middle. In fact according to…
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Are You ‘Almost Alchoholic’? Here Are The Danger Signs!
One of the biggest – and most dangerous – myths about alcoholism, is that some people suffer from it, and other people don’t. Defining alcohol problems in this way is not a good tactic, however, as it misses out a whole bunch of people – the ‘almost alcoholics’ – who drink way too much but…
Here’s What To Do To Tenderize Your Steak
The truth is that most people simply love steak but they do not really know how to cook it properly. In many cases tenderizing is something that is simply unacceptable. If you want to tenderize your steak you should know that it does not matter what knives you use or what other tools you take…
Money Saving Apps for Cash-Strapped Families
Raising a family is a beautiful experience accompanied by countless hours of joy and happiness, but also its fair share of challenges. One of the biggest difficulties that many families have to come to terms with is the financial burden of looking after children. Before finding the money to pay for your family outgoings, there’s…
Successful Socialite, Perfect Household: Meet Mom 2.0
If you are a mom, you might have noticed that this is a busy life where there’s no time to sit down and rest. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, or a housewife in the evening and working woman during the daytime, you probably don’t realize how much technology is empowering you to maintain all…
You Never Have To Pay Full Price
The best way to save money is to…not spend it. However, that’s just not feasible, is it? There’s always going to be things we need and want to make our lives and those of the people around us better. And there’s nothing wrong it, especially when you have a secret weapon up your sleeve. Whisper…
Simple Ways to Save More Money in 2017
Survey after survey shows us that many Americans don’t even have enough money saved up to cover a necessary emergency expense, such as a car repair or an unexpected medical bill. Saving money is something that’s become difficult for many people in the years since the Great Recession. They’ve struggled to get themselves out of…
Welcome to the Rabbit Hole!
Talk about feeling like the white rabbit today! I have been running around all morning thinking “I’m late! I’m late!” Not late as is on oh good lord this can’t be happening at this point in my life. HA! Late as in I have a set schedule for what hours I will work each…
Family Friday: What a Week
This week has been a rough one for us. Sam got hurt last week and has really milked it for all it’s worth. I’m kidding I know how much a broken bone hurts and to be only three means it hurts even worse. On top of that I have had a super busy week…
Transform Your Guest Room into a Space that Is Used Daily
The guestroom is often the room in a home that is used the least, yet often has the most potential. A guestroom that is infrequently used is just a wasted area that could be utilized in a better way. The guide below walks you through quick and easy ways to turn your guest room into…
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