Student Loan Bubble?

Today is Money Monday on the blog and since my baby is graduating from High School in just a few short weeks! {Ok wait while I have yet ANOTHER meltdown moment!} Anyway besides both of my sons weddings {first one is this weekend!} coming up we have to get college funds figured out! This is…

The essential guide to paint

I have to admit I love to paint! I like how it makes such an instant impact to any space! All paints are made of four key ingredients: pigments, binders, liquids and additives. Usually the more pigment used to make the paint, the  better the quality it will be. A ratio of 30 to 45 % binder and pigments, by…

Ideas for your teen {and you} to make extra money this summer

The countdown has begun until summer fun is here! My mind is in a thousand places at this time with 2 weddings, a high school graduation, and college preparation all within weeks! Today being Money Monday on the blog I was thinking about ways to come up with some extra money for all these celebrations…

Who knew this needed cleaning!

Before you get started with your weekend cleaning checklist, make sure these eight household cleaners are actually clean themselves. What am I talking about? Your dishwasher, washing machine, and vacuum cleaner to name a few. According to Andrea Cheng of Good Housekeeping, without a proper monthly cleanse, your “self-cleaning” dishwasher can become a cesspool of bacteria,…

The Right Way To buy Airline Tickets

Ok I have to admit I am starting to get travel fever! I will be celebrating my 25th Wedding Anniversary this year and I want to go some place exotic with my honey. However, it can be nerve-racking trying to find the best deals out there! I not only use the travel sites like Orbitz,…

The Pinterest Craze, What Is It and How Do I Use It?

By now you have probably heard about Pinterest but you may not have yet jumped on the bandwagon so to speak. This is for those of you who are not currently pinning away. What is Pinterest exactly? {I hear this from the males in my family all the time!} Let’s say you are browsing online and see…

Saying I Do {Bridal Shower #2}

Cute Bridal Shower ideas from Pinterest

How to stretch shoes that are too tight

How to stretch shoes that are too tight

5 Rip-Offs To Watch Out For

Each week I try to bring us some tips on how to save money. No one likes to be taken advantage of so today is a short video from MSN Money packed with 5 great tips to watch out for so we are not getting ripped off! Watch it here!Want to read other Money Monday tips…

What Our Kids Teach Us About Money

Today it is Money Monday! Woohoo! I know if you are like me you are always looking for ways to save money, so on Monday’s I like to start out by finding ideas, tips, and tricks that can help us to do just that! Of course as DIY decorators we are already striving to do…