Looking for a good solution for cosmetics storage in your home? Before our move last year, I really decluttered my makeup. I had a lot of old eyeshadows and lipsticks I wasn’t wearing anymore. Until recently, I’d been storing my makeup in a makeup bag, but all of my stuff didn’t quite fit inside the bag. I ended up having my makeup all over our … [Read more...]

Are you taking care of elderly family members during the day? Are you a stay-at-home parent with limited flexibility? It may seem almost impossible to earnmoney while you’re caring for your family, but there are some things you can do to make a little side income from home.   Even though these side income ideas may not make a lot of … [Read more...]

Do you love to shop online? Are you a Cyber Monday fanatic? Shopping online can save a ton of time and energy, especially when items are shipped for free. With a few small tweaks, you can save even more money on your online purchases.   5 Ways to Save When Shopping Online Find a site that offers free shipping. Some companies … [Read more...]

Do you love to listen to new music? Are you sick of hearing the same thing on the radio again and again? Do you want to try out new music on iTunes, but don’t want to spend money on it?   Music can have an amazing impact on your emotions and energy levels. When I was a teacher, I used music to help calm my students on a very exciting … [Read more...]

Are you looking for books that will entertain and hold the attention of 3-year-old boys? Now that my twin boys are almost four, I’ve been going through their book collection, and remembering some of their favorites throughout the year.   These books stood the test of time, and my boys still enjoy reading them. Most of them are … [Read more...]

  Do you feel like there’s never enough time in the day to get things done? Are you scrambling from one task to the next, but never feeling like you’ve accomplished much? Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the philosophy professor that demonstrated the importance of filling our “time jars” with “big rocks.” He stood in front of his … [Read more...]

Do you spend a lot of time doing mundane, boring tasks? As a mom, I am amazed at how much of my day is spent cleaning, doing laundry, and picking up stuff. One way I’ve made these boring tasks go more quickly is to listen to podcasts while I work.   Podcasts are free, and you can usually listen to them on your phone or computer. … [Read more...]

Do you know how to reach your local police for a non emergency? How about the poison control center? Who would you have a babysitter call if they needed immediate help when taking care of your children? I always thought I could just look up the number for the police if I needed to contact them. In fact, I even programmed the numbers for our … [Read more...]

Do you love to find a great deal? Is it tough for you to pass up a wonderful bargain when you find it? I’m a sucker for a great sale, and I love the thrill of saving moneyon my purchases. The problem is, finding a great deal can actually make me spend money on things that I normally wouldn’t buy. Not wanting to miss an opportunity to save, I buy … [Read more...]