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You’ve been posting your cat’s photos on Instagram, Facebook and other social media sites. You’ve uploaded videos to YouTube. You’ve established a following. But so far, this hobby has cost you time and money and you’d like to make a little something back to pay for your expenses…and maybe turn this hobby into a career. How to turn your cat’s Internet success into a money-making
Signing your kid up for a sports team will mean signing more than a few checks or credit card receipts, but it’s an investment that’s worth making. Of course the chances of your kid getting a college scholarship to play at a university is small, and the idea of them making a career of it is even slimmer. But the upside of sports and the
Pets give so much love – now it’s time to show them how much we love them. With pet-themed Valentine’s Day gifts for us and for them. (Okay the ones for them are really for us, too.) Whether you have warm, fuzzy “felines” for a cat or you think dogs are pawsome, we’ve got the gifts for you. 7 Hissterical Valentine’s Day Gifts for You
This year, why not have the kids hand out homemade Valentine cards? These fun Valentine crafts will interest kids of all ages. Don’t spend the money on store-bought cards when you can make something personal with items you might already have around the house. DIY Valentines Cards for Kids.
Choosing the perfect gown for your wedding is a tough thing to do. In the best of circumstances it can take hours of searching and trying on dresses. When you’re on a tight budget it becomes significantly more stressful. Designer dresses are very tempting when you are a bride, but it’s easy to overspend. When shopping you need to have a clear idea of what
For years, I’ve loved shopping on Etsy. I’ve bought all kinds of terrific handmade items – from jewelry to clothing to prints that hang in my office. And for years, I’ve thought about selling on Etsy. After all, who couldn’t use some extra income? We have boxes of beautiful handmade stationery designed by a relative who passed away. We thought a great way to honor
I have had cats nearly all my life and I never considered getting pet insurance for any of them. Maybe it’s because our cats rarely needed medical care, but pet insurance just seemed like overkill. You get your pets their vaccinations and flea meds, and then you sorrowfully say goodbye when they get old, right?
More people rent than own these days and decorating a rental on a budget can be a struggle, especially when landlord restrictions make it hard to really make your apartment feel like home. I’ve come up with a variety of budget-conscious design tactics you can use to make your current pad look like the home you’ve always dreamed of, even if it’s just a temporary
The very thought of keeping your car clean is tiring. Most of the time you just feel too lazy to do anything about it. Yet it’s likely you can muster up the energy to devote five minutes per day toward the task. Take little steps in keeping your car clean rather than devote hours toward the effort. Here’s the lazy person’s guide to keeping a
The best things in life are free. And with Freecycle and Craigslist, you can actually score high-quality items for absolutely nothing! We did. And now we’re sharing our results with you. Here are some great items we scored from Freecycle and Craigslist.
Sometimes when I look at the price of something I just bought, I think, “What a rip off!” Even the most frugal of us has fallen prey to “in the moment” spending and the excitement over so-called sales that are really no bargain. Here’s how you may be unknowingly throwing your money away. 5 Ways You’re Getting Ripped Off. 1. Concession stand snacks. There are concession stands
Whether this year you vow to lose weight, exercise more, cut back on frivolous spending – or all of the above – it’s easy to slip up and break your New Year’s Resolutions. One of the main reasons people fail at keeping their resolutions is an “all or nothing” mentality where we wind up depriving ourselves. Here are 10 ways to treat yourself while still staying
Maybe you enjoy traditional Christmas cookies like gingerbread men, frosted sugar cookies, or candy-cane shaped confections. Or maybe you’re the first one to reach for something new and different – like meringues in the shape of Christmas trees. Whatever your sweet tooth desires, we’ve found a recipe for that. Here are 10 Christmas cookie recipes you’ll want to try.
My husband and I are considering buying a long-term rate lock for the Passive House we are building. I shared our financial debate behind the decision to build or renovate back in December, 2014. Well folks, we bought land and are moving into the design phase! In the meantime, there is broad consensus that the Federal Reserve is going to raise interest rates, which means the banks
Christmas is a time to be jolly, merry… and creative! Instead of decorating your tree the same old way, why not go for something new? Wow your guests with a tree that’s sure to be a conversation starter. So put on your ugly Christmas sweater, roll up your sleeves, take a swig of hot cocoa and get to work decorating your tree in a new
