Being the best host or hostess is no small feat. Follow these nine suggestions, and your guests will continue to appreciate their visit long after they've left.
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And by "bounty", I mean "curse". It's the end of the summer. And once again you are suffering from that chronic malaise common to the home gardener: Zucchini Fatigue. Instead of d
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If you're planning a vacation, you've probably already found a great deal on airfare and accommodations. Now use local deal sites to save on other areas of your trip.
Fruit juice has all the sugar of real fruit, but little of the fiber, which makes it not so healthy. But these lower-sugar, high-nutrient juices really are good for you.
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How to Make Artisanal Bread on a Budget
Stop paying for those overpriced loaves when you can make delicious ones at home. It's great with soup!
Have Houseguests? How to Be the Host With the Most
Being the best host or hostess is no small feat. Follow these nine suggestions, and your guests will continue to appreciate their visit long after they've left.
10 Free (or Almost!) Tools and Resources for Creating a New 2015 Budget
Holiday spending knocked your budget all out of whack? Use these tools to start budgeting smartly in 2015.
14 Ways to Spend Less Money on Valentine's Day
Wow your Valentine with truly romantic gifts and experiences and save your money for better things — like the post V-Day jewelry sale.
Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Costing You Money?
Are you worrying too much about whether you should pay off your mortgage early or invest that extra cash? Here's an article for you.
The 5 Best Hair Growth Products for Women
Women can suffer from hair loss, too, for a variety of reasons. These five best hair growth products for women can help you keep the hair you have.
My Personal Productivity Rules...What Are Yours?
What's the best way to get more productive? Your way. Here's my list of personal productivity rules, a starting point for you to figure out your own.
Living Without Air-Conditioning Can Save Big Bucks This Summer
Living in 90 degree weather with over 70 percent humidity the past few days has not been easy here in rural Nebraska. Hearing others complain about it only makes it worse -- especially knowing that they probably have air-conditioning. [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid the Worst Kitchen-Cleaning Mistakes
Today we found articles on the worst kitchen-cleaning mistakes you can make, student loan mistakes that cost you huge money, and what you can do today to help yourself tomorrow.
The Cost of Giving Baby a Bad Name
Americans (and many other cultures) have always enjoyed the artistic license of being able to name their children whatever they fancy. When nam
5 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Decide to Get Divorced
Finding a lawyer is the instinctive first move when a marriage falls apart. Making these critical money decisions should be second.
6 Ways to Get your Toiletries for Cheap or Even Free!
With my budget straining at the increase in the cost of milk, I can’t always justify buying my favorite shampoo, the best razor, or that luxurious body wash I crave. I have found
Gadzukes! 10 Ways to Use Up Your Zucchini Bounty
And by "bounty", I mean "curse". It's the end of the summer. And once again you are suffering from that chronic malaise common to the home gardener: Zucchini Fatigue. Instead of d
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This little fact was big news to me. I was casually flicking through a magazine at work when something caught my eye; it was buried in the bottom corner of one page and stated that
How to Find the Best Local Discounts for a Trip
If you're planning a vacation, you've probably already found a great deal on airfare and accommodations. Now use local deal sites to save on other areas of your trip.
8 Money Moves to Make Before You Start Investing
You're ready to start investing — great! But before you dive in, make sure your financial ducks are all in a row.
2 Juices That Are Surprisingly Bad for You (and 5 to Drink Instead)
Fruit juice has all the sugar of real fruit, but little of the fiber, which makes it not so healthy. But these lower-sugar, high-nutrient juices really are good for you.
Make Your Fridge Last (Almost) Forever With These 8 Tips
Take care of your fridge, and it will take care of your food for years and years. Start with these simple refrigerator maintenance tricks.
13 Things I Learned From Renting Out My Home on Airbnb
Ever wonder what it's like to list your place on Airbnb? Here's the real story.
7 Nice Ways to Tell Your Spendy Friends You're Staying on Budget
Keeping up with your spendy friends gets expensive. Let them know you're on a budget without making a big deal about it.