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7 Secrets to Throw an Amazing Party On A Shoestring Budget

by Kate Foxon October 9, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

The holidays are coming. Halloween is less than a month. Thanksgiving is next month. And Christmas is 77 days. All these holidays mean one thing – it’s time to party. If you plan to host a party this year, but need to watch your spending, below are seven secrets to throw a big party on […]

Throwing A Labor Day Celebration While Saving Money

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 30, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Labor Day is around the corner and people are planning. Many people travel to see family who are within a couple of hours. Others head for a beach or lake. Grilling out is also on the agenda. All this can turn a three-day weekend into a spending spree. Rather than spending too much, here are […]

Out With The Old – Selling and Storing Your Summer Things

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 28, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

While the weather may be warm, it is time to swapping out your summer clothes. Depending on your region, you will want to hang on to half of your summer items. Here is a list of things to consider and how to store them. In some cases, you may want to sell them.

The Cost of Tutoring Your Child

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 21, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When your child struggles in school, your instinct is to help them. In some cases, that works. When the child has homework you don’t understand, or even know, outside help is necessary. Tutoring is a useful tool to help your child overcome struggles in their studies. There are a few options you can consider.

Changing Your Diet To Save You Money

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 16, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When you walk into the store, it’s easy to stock up on cheap ramen or macaroni and cheese boxes. They are quick to make and easy on the budget. Unfortunately, those foods are so processed that they do more damage than good. When trying to shop healthy, we get scared by the high price tags. […]

Saving Money With a CSA

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 14, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When looking for ways to cut down on our grocery bill, we usually rely on age-old methods. We look for sales, use coupons, and buy in bulk. Sometimes those methods mean we eat a lot of processed foods. Getting fresh food that is affordable can be difficult. That is why I wanted to share with […]

Enjoying A Hobby Without It Taking Over

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 7, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy a hobby that sort of takes over your living space? I am an avid knitter and I quickly found myself stashing yarn all over my home. It became a bit overwhelming when I tried to clean house and kept finding yarn balls in odd places and then tried to figure out where […]

How To Get Your Money’s Worth When Toy Shopping

by Justin Weingeron August 5, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Even if you haven’t started your own family yet, there are still probably at least a few kids that are on your gift list. It can really be fun to shop for children and just going to the toy store can be quite an experience even for grown-ups. The number of options and variety of […]

Etiquette Guidelines For The Company Picnic

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 19, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

It’s summer and many companies are having a company picnic at some point. Some companies include spouses, partners, and children. These picnics are for the employees to relax and talk to others in the company. Family members can get to know the co-workers they hear so much about. As loose as the event is, there […]

What Does Business Casual Mean?

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 17, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

A friend recently told me about a job interview she had. She has been out of work for a long time and is wanting to get back into work. She wore her best suit to make a good impression. She asked about any dress code she should be aware of. They said the company policy […]