A summer staycation is a great way to step out of your family’s routine and have some fun this season — without all the hassle and expense of travel. We’re sharing tons of things you can do together! (Before you plan your staycation, don’t forget that you still need staycation budget!) WHAT IS A STAYCATION? Think of a staycation as…
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I remember my first cell phone. It was a Nokia 3360. Back then, it was all the rage, and coming from battery-draining car phones, it was a step up. A lot has changed since my indoctrination into the world of mobile devices. Cell phones are no longer just phones. Today’s smartphones are handheld computers that can connect you to information…
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Yard sales are a great way to buy unique and good quality pieces of art, furniture, small appliances, and so many other awesomely random items, at a bargain price. It’s like a treasure hunt for adults, one that allows you to find the unexpected and negotiate for a super low price on an item that probably retails for four times…
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We live in a fast-paced world. We send texts to talk without having to wait for a call to be answered. We like our packages to arrive in 24 hours. As great as this is, there are also downsides. It is teaching our children that they can have anything they want at a moment’s notice. They are not learning the…
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One area in my house that tends to get messy quickly is the pantry. It’s a revolving door of getting snacks, planning dinner, and fixing breakfast — so it can turn from easy to find things to “didn’t I just buy a bag of noodles last week?” Not only can a messy pantry make it difficult to find the food…
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Trust me when I say that in the 31 years I’ve been wearing prescription glasses, I’ve tried just about everything to make them cheaper. Some things worked – like that time I merely replaced my lenses and kept my beloved frames for three more years – and others, not so much. I’m going to share with you 9 different tips…
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