by Christina J
Each birthday is special and should be celebrated with family, friends and freebies. Visit these popular restaurants and ice cream shops online to receive an assortment of free delicious food and drink items to make your birthday a memorable one.
by Tony G
With the current state of the economy, many families are looking for ways to cut back. Here are a few simple and easy money-saving tips to get your started.
by David
The supermarket is designed to make us spend our hard earned money. It has no qualms about whether you are there with a strict budget or not. Everything about it is laid out and carefully placed, down the to the smallest details in such a way that our mind and eyes will so be attracted to the items that we’ll pick them up and buy them.
by Jessica B
You can do a lot with a whole chicken simply sprinkled with your favorite seasoning salt. However you choose to bake your chicken, there is plenty of meat to go around for most of the week. You can eat baked chicken with sides or you can enjoy the ultimate comfort food of chicken and dumplings. During the summer, add some mayo, pecans, apples, and raisins for a cold chicken salad.
by Jessica L
You know yogurt tastes great, but have you ever used it as a health remedy or beauty treatment? Use the plain, active culture yogurt in your refrigerator to heal a variety of physical ailments and improve your beauty routine. An affordable ingredient, yogurt saves you time and money.
by David
Budgeting is not a quick fix solution for your finances, but a small and continual growth of your funds week on week as you find yourself saving money on your grocery shopping. By taking the time to find a budget which is realistic to you and your family’s grocery requirements you can easily track what you are spending which in turn allows you to see where you may be overspending and where further cut backs are possible. Simply downgrading your product brand is one way to instantly save a little, but with budgeting, you will start to really focus on where your money is going and where you can make larger and more longterm savings, such as by stocking up on rock bottom price sale goods (if you need them and not just for the sake of it) or by using coupons to stockpile. You can start to save a fortune by spending very little.
by Samantha J
One of the newest decorating trends is combining bohemian, vintage and primitive together. This theme can look old and rustic, but has interesting details that make things look cozy and chic. This form of decorating style is perfect for families with kids due to the lived in appearance that holds up. A fantastic idea to incorporate colors and patterns into a room is to make your own rag designs. The item made can be of scraps of cloth. To make the project extra special, use pieces cut from old clothing or other personal items. Old blankets, towels and curtains can be utilized, as well.
by Daniel Simon
Once again, I had to make that all-important annual decision to keep my computer network free of viruses. My network security subscription was about to expire. As much as I am not a fan of spending the money on IT security, it is a necessary preventative measure. Between viruses, spyware, and hackers, your computer system is vulnerable and can be infiltrated in as much time as it takes for your operating system to load – maybe less. Computer network security programs can run from inexpensive to expensive, based on quality and options. In reviewing your options, be sure to exhaust avenues of finding your security product at the best price.
by Andy C
Many people toss their old newspapers into their recycling bin each week. However, newspapers have a few handy uses that make it worth keeping around. Keeping a small stack of newspapers in your home will prove useful when certain situations arise.
by Christina J
If you’re looking for a non-toxic, affordable cleaner for your home, look no further than your kitchen cupboards. White distilled vinegar has amazing cleansing properties and is safe to use around pets and children. Concerned about the odor? Don’t be. The vinegar odor disappears completely after surfaces are dry. To make an all-purpose cleaner using vinegar, fill a spray bottle with a half vinegar and half water solution. Try these cleaning tips to make your house sparkle: