Limiting screen time can benefit your sleep, relationships, and productivity, but it’s hard to put the phone down when you use it for everything. Here are some tips how to limit your screen time as an adult. The idea of going device free may sound nearly impossible to some folks, but I have found that […]
How to Deep Clean a Microwave
Feeling overwhelmed by the mess in your microwave? Here is a handy guide on how to deep clean a microwave. I don’t use my microwave for much other than warming food up. This also tends to be the messiest thing to use it for, especially when I have teenagers operating it who like to leave […]
7 Genius Ways to Save Money on Gas
With high gas prices these days, everyone needs a few genius ways to save money on gas. Sure, travel season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean saving money on gas needs to stop. With our daily commuting or just running errands, our vehicles can use up a lot of gas. If you include […]
How to Find a New Hobby
If you are looking for a creative outlet or a way to de-stress, these tips on how to find a new hobby may be just what you need. Most of us know that having a hobby is something we should try to do for a couple of reasons. We need an outlet that isn’t stressful […]
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill
These 5 ways to save money on your cell phone bill will help you cut your monthly expenses. Cell phone bills have certainly gotten lower and lower as more competition happens between companies, but they still are one of the biggest expenses most people have in their home, especially if you have more than one […]
15 Sweet Potato Recipes + How to Store Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are incredibly versatile, as you will see in these 15 sweet potato recipes. Sweet potatoes and autumn kind of go hand in hand. If you are like me, you probably are ready for some crunchy leaves beneath your feet, a cool crisp breeze on your cheeks, and everything that signifies that the brutal […]
5 Simple Ways to Get More Belly Laughs
Add some fun to your day with these simple ways to get more belly laughs. When most of us laugh, we probably never consider that doing so is not only great for adding some fun into our lives, but also very important for our health. It’s so important that there have even been medical studies […]
5 Ways to Negotiate Lower Bills
You can negotiate prices on common expenses more often than you think. Check out these 5 ways to negotiate lower bills. Did you know that many bills are negotiable? I happen to live in a world where I believe that most things have a little wiggle room even if it may not seem that way. […]
How to Save Money at the Pharmacy
Start saving with these easy tips on how to save money at the pharmacy! Being that I manage my own chronic condition and as well as my child’s, I spend a pretty good chunk of time in pharmacies. This has been a good thing for me because I have managed to turn it into something […]
How to Clean Your Toaster
Cleaning your toaster may not be the first thing that pops into your mind when cleaning the kitchen, but it is important to keep your toaster running safely. Here is a quick guide on how to clean your toaster. Do you clean your toaster very often? Most people don’t even think about it because it’s […]
5 Ways to Start Paying Off Credit Card Debt
You can get a jump start on paying off your credit card debt with these 5 ways to start paying off credit card debt. So many Americans have credit card debt. It can be something that keeps you up at night and makes you feel financially overwhelmed. You eventually get to a point where you […]
6 Ways to Manage Your Time Better
These 6 ways to manage your time better will help you get more out of your day. Are you struggling with time management? Who isn’t these days? It seems like either our days have gotten shorter or we are just busier than we used to be as a whole. It can be hard to try […]
10 Free Window Treatment Patterns and Tutorials
You can save money while redecorating with these free window treatment patterns and tutorials. With summer almost here, you are probably hoping to give your windows a new look. Custom window treatments look nice and are great for pulling off the perfect look you are hoping to create in each room of your home. When you […]
How to Clean Your Oven
Not 100% sure how to clean your oven? Follow this guide for tips on cleaning with store bought and homemade cleaning solutions. The oven is undoubtedly one of the most neglected areas of most kitchens. I would say it is only second to the fridge in most homes. One of the reasons the oven gets […]
Tips for Going Apple Picking
Autumn is in the air, can you feel it? I am starting to get super excited for the fun the season brings! Crunchy leaves, brisk air and that wonderful harvest of food! One of the best harvests is apples. To me, besides pumpkins, apples really say “Autumn” and one of the best ways to welcome […]
How to Always Pay Bills on Time
If you are tired of incurring late fees on bills, these tips on how to always pay bills on time are for you. For many years I lived in the constant cycle of “stealing from Peter to pay Paul”; that is I was always rearranging my bill paying to pay bills just in time or […]
5 Habits That Sabotage Your Sleep
Not getting enough sleep? Maybe one of these 5 habits that sabotage your sleep is to blame. Do you suffer from a lack of sleep? Seems like no one is well rested these days. Other than being overworked and lacking in time, you may be not getting enough sleep because of some daytime habits you […]
6 Apps to Help You Manage Your Schedule Better
If you are juggling too many things, you probably could benefit from one of these apps to help you manage your schedule. Does it seem like you never have time to do all the things you need to accomplish in a day? If you have said no to everything you can and still find yourself […]
Habit Changing Ways to Stop Impulse Shopping
You can get your shopping expenses under control with these habiting changing ways to stop impulse shopping. I used to have a have a huge problem with impulse buys. Shopping was one of my favorite ways to de-stress, waste time and spend an afternoon. This led to many impulse buys that I found I didn’t […]
10 Free Apron Patterns
These 10 free apron patterns will liven up your kitchen and protect your clothes. I have quite a ‘thing” for aprons. I don’t know if it is their vintage appeal or the fact that they just are kind of fun to wear, but I have become somewhat of a collector of aprons. I have several […]