Organizing

You’ve finally decided it’s time to start organizing your home.   There are many ways to store the items you plan to keep – dressers, boxes, and bins, to name a few.  But what’s the best bin to organize the job when you’re storing items until they’re needed again? There are a number of companies that manufacture bins of every shape,... [Read more of this review]

When it comes to getting the junk drawer cleaned out an organized, it always seems to be very low on the priority list. You’ll be surprised though just how relieved you’ll feel once that junk is under control and the useless items you’ve been storing forever are thrown out. Most people have a junk drawer in their homes. Whether it... [Read more of this review]

Hopefully, you’ve read our Get Organized at Home articles which gave you some tips and ideas on home storage solutions. Now it’s time to get down to business and keep your home clutter free and tidy. Here are a few tips to help you do just that and more importantly help you get organized at home for the long term. Recycle old newspapers... [Read more of this review]

Meal Planning & Recipes

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 3 cups cooked ham, cubed ½ cup water ½ cup sugar 2 tbsp butter 1 ¼ cups fresh cranberries, washed 2 tbsp grated orange rind Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Melt the butter in a large frying pan and sauté ham until browned. Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan und stir constantly.... [Read more of this review]

Many parents wish they could give their kids a hot breakfast, but often feel like they don’t have enough time due to the fast paced lives most of us lead these days, so our kids reach for a cereal bar or a bowl of sugary cereal, or even go without. But with a little planning ahead and using ingredients you probably already have on hand, you can create... [Read more of this review]

Breakfast is probably the meal that is skipped the most because people are either in a hurry and don’t have time, they don’t feel like eating or don’t have an appetite early in the morning. However, as studies have shown, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast gets your metabolism going, supplies your energy for the... [Read more of this review]

Money Matters

The price of gasoline is on the rise. This is a huge concern if you are following a firm budget. So how can you save on gas? Here are some gas saving tips. The carpool system This is the perfect idea for employees and students. If you will be traveling in the same direction, there is no need to bring separate vehicles if you can all fit in one. If... [Read more of this review]

Having a credit card is very convenient and has many advantages. But with its advantages comes its disadvantages. Since you can always buy things without carrying cash around, you are always tempted to buy something that you want but don’t really need. If you have excellent control on your finances then good for you. If you have a hard time... [Read more of this review]

Better money management is something we all strive for.  After all, we have worked hard to earn that money.  Creating a budget to see where you spend your money will definitely help. The first step to a manageable budget is to set a goal.  What do you want to achieve?  Do you want to save for a big purchase or a vacation? By having a goal, you... [Read more of this review]

Family

Another summer has quickly passed us by. The kids have reluctantly gone back to school. It stands to reason that life should be a little less hectic, right? Unfortunately, that’s usually not the case. Between all of your daily ‘Mom obligations’, helping with homework and providing transportation to every extra-curricular activity under the sun,... [Read more of this review]

By: Debbie Madson Whether you work at home, stay at home or work full time if you have kids making time for them is the most important priority in your to do list each day. Do you ever have days where you just put the kids to bed and realize you haven’t read any books to them today, gone outside to play or just sat down and played a game of Candyland... [Read more of this review]

For many parents, organizing your kids to do chores, put things away in proper designated places, be respectful and civil can be a most daunting task. With such frustration, some parents can resort to anger, threats and even name-calling. Anger can seem to be appropriate on occasions, but if a parent sinks into a continuing pattern of resentment and... [Read more of this review]

Product Reviews

Product Name: JanSport Big Student Classic Daypack Rating: 10 Where to buy: www.Amazon.com Description: This backpack is designed to carry everything you need not only to school but also to work or play. Made of polyester the s-shaped straps make for easy carrying along with the webbed handle. It has 2 large compartments and a front pocket that... [Read more of this review]

Product Name: Menu Planning Central Submitted by: LeaAnn Massey; Covington, IN Rating: 9 Where to buy: Menu Planning Central Description: Menu Planning Central is a monthly membership in which you receive a full month’s worth of meal ideas, recipes and shopping lists for not just one, but 3 different menus: Family friendly Menus, Healthy Menus,... [Read more of this review]

Product Name: Four-Story Fire Escape Ladder by Dial Safety Ladder Submitted by: Megan Cahill; Louisville, KY Rating: 10 Where to buy:  www.safebeginnings.com Description: It’s something we never want to think about. If you already have a safety ladder tall enough for anywhere in your home than you don’t have to.  If you are one of the... [Read more of this review]

Recycling

We all want to do our part to protect the environment, but without a large paycheck, that can be seem difficult, if not impossible. But doing your part doesn’t have to be hard. Small steps add up to a big difference, you just have to know which ones to take. Use less water. Saving water is all about small steps, here are a few that will help save... [Read more of this review]