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The Day I Learned How to Stop Using Paper Towels for Good

It was this event, now more than 20 years ago, that served as the catalyst to change my arrogant attitude about abundance and entitlement. A half-used roll of paper towels turned into a lasting wake-up call. I won't say we have completely kicked paper towels from our home, but we've come pretty darn close! A single roll can last for six months or longer. If paper towels were to become extinct and disappear from the face of the earth, not a problem, as we have replaced paper towels in our home wi...

How to Wash a Down Comforter the Right Way at Home

If you’ve ever wondered if it's okay to wash your down comforter instead of taking it to the dry cleaners, the answer is yes! Follow these simple steps ...

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Best Place to Buy Eyeglasses Online and In-Store

There are a number of ways to buy eyeglasses, including from local opticians, independent optometrists, optical departments in big-box retailers, and online-only vendors. Regardless of which option for glasses you choose, eyeglasses do not have to cost hundreds of dollars. To compare prices from prescription eyeglasses from a number of retailers, Mary has looked at prices and the process for 8 different eyeglasses retailers and gives her top picks.

In this post, I‘ll examine Zenni Optical, Costc...

How to Remove Pen from Leather Without Damage

Because of the variables, there are a number of remedies, all of which do work to remove ink stains from leather in certain situations. You may have to make multiple attempts until you find one that works for your particular leather and situation. Go through the steps that follow until you hit on the one that works for your specific ink-on-leather challenge.

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The Best Gifts You Can Give Without Spending a Cent

Short on cash this holiday season? Maybe it's time to start thinking about gifts that don't come from a store, but from the heart—a gift of time and talent. It's going to require some (all?) of your free time over the next week or so, but it sure beats going into debt to buy a bunch of gifts for others—or missing out altogether because you refuse to show up empty-handed. Practical, reasonable and doable Christmas gifts that don't cost a dime!

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Smart Wardrobe Tips: Build a Closet on a Budget

Cutting the cost of clothes is less about finding bargains and more about knowing what to wear, where to buy and when to stop buying.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Made Easy

There’s nothing quite like walking through the door to the smell of something warm and homemade waiting for you. This quick and easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe is old-school comfort made simple… no rolling pins, no fuss, just creamy, savory goodness that practically cooks itself. A few ingredients, a little prep, and your […]

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Your Head Start on Holiday Shopping Starts Here

The calendar may say October, but your wallet knows what’s coming… holiday shopping season. This year, skip the last-minute chaos and get ahead of the game with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 7–8). It’s your chance to grab quality gifts at deep discounts while everyone else is still carving pumpkins. Consider this your friendly […]

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Free Printables Make Halloween Super Fun

BOO!! No matter the kind of celebration you'll be seeing this year, these Halloween printables for decorating, playing games, coloring, carving, and crafting will keep you and the kids busy. Best to start early. Print exactly what you want—free and easy!

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5 Key Motivators for Teaching Teens About Money

They want independence and freedom; you want them to take responsibility for their actions. They want decision-making power; you want them to make the right choices. They are struggling to break away; you can’t bear the thought of letting go. Welcome to adolescence!

Today, I want to share with you five simple things that motivate teens, plus the one tool parents need to accomplish all five at the same time. This is real life stuff my husband and I learned from raising two sons and I'm anxious to...