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Gifts to Help Mom Stay at Home in Style
It’s a tough time for all of us, including your mom. If you can't be there in person, show her you care with the perfect Mother's Day gift.
Do you want to have fun with chocolate?
Back to school means packed lunches, bake sales and class parties. With a busy fall schedule, baking is a fun way to spend time with your kids. Bond over chocolate and give your kids some added sweetness to their days.
Wedding gifts that won’t break the bank
I’ve been to my fair share of weddings. Heck, I’ve been in my fair share of weddings, so I know all to well that as much fun as they can be, the can also get a little pricey. The good news is that you don’t have to remortgage your home or sell a kidney to get the happy couple a wedding gift that won’t just be appreciated, but will actually be a welcome addition to their home. Here are some great wedding gift ideas that won’t break the bank.
How to know exactly where you are spending your money
I’m by no financial expert, but I have two things going for me that have made me somewhat of a pro in the “know where your money is going” category. First, I work for a large financial institution and part of my gig is to understand what we all “should” be doing with our finances. Second, my financial history is very similar to the Titanic—an epic fail—so I have had to make changes in my life to avoid future “icebergs.” So with that said, here are some tools, tips, and tricks to help you know where your money is going and be a financial rock star in 2015 and beyond.
Kitchen assistants for a great Easter dinner
Easter dinner celebrates an important religious holiday but also the end of winter. Whatever your family traditions, Easter dinner is a time to spend with family and friends. Here are some great kitchen assistants to help you prepare your dinner. (Drop some hints with the Easter Bunny for these) Happy Easter!
How to make the most of your flashlight on Halloween
From LED to mini flashlights, find out how to make your night safer and more enjoyable with a Halloween flashlight.
Summer sides from the garden to your table – Shelly’s Friday...
The amazing thing about summer vegetables is that you can make a new side dish for dinner every single night. Some of them are so good you may just opt out of a main course and stick to your sides.
Comparing Google Home and Amazon Alexa
Both Google Home and Amazon Alexa are voice assistants you can utilize in a number of different ways, but they do differ in some distinct ways.
Simple ways to completely refresh your living room
It's easy to refresh your living room with just a few small tweaks. These tips will help you keep your living room feeling cozy and new for years to come.
Don’t put yourself last on your list
If you’re like 99.9% of mothers, when you are under the weather you suck it up buttercup and get stuff done! I’m working hard on joining the 0.01% of moms who actually stop and take a time out. I think it makes us better people to put our own names higher up on our list of things to do. In working towards that goal, I have some suggestions.