12 Dishwasher Tips and Tricks
What to Do if You’re Out of Dishwasher Detergent You just noticed that you’re out of dishwashing detergent, but you don’t want to get in the car and run to the supermarket. You know you can’t use...
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10 Tricks to Make Back to School Easier for Everyone
Road-Tripping to College? When to Buy Gas Buy gas on Monday or Tuesday. People fuel up on Thursdays and Fridays for weekend trips, so most gas stations up the price before a big travel weekend on...
View Article16 Natural Remedies to Relieve Itchy Mosquito Bites
Papaya Can’t stop scratching a bug bite? Just place a piece of papaya (the fleshy part, not the skin) on it. Papaya contains an enzyme called “papain,” whose protein-digestive properties helps to...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know Could Clean Wood
Clean Wood with Beer Stale beer is a great cleanser for wooden furniture. The next time you have flat beer leftover in a can, don’t dump it out. Instead, use it to dampen a soft, clean cloth, then...
View ArticleWhat to Do If You’re Out of Dryer Sheets or Fabric Softener
Use Vinegar Instead If you’re out of dryer sheets, use vinegar on a wash cloth instead: lightly dampen a wash cloth with apple cider vinegar and throw it in the dryer with your clothes. The vinegar...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Scissors Sharp Again
Use a Mug as a Sharpener If you have a ceramic mug, you have a knife or scissors sharpener! Just flip the mug upside down and run each blade of the scissors over the edge of the mug. It’s ceramic edge...
View Article18 Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Acne and Pimples
Little Bit of Lemon (or Vinegar) To help clear out clogged pores, simply dab some lemon juice right on your pimples. The acid will help dissolve the oil that keeps them around. You can also use...
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5 Tips to Save Money on Wrapping Paper
Saving Money on Wrapping Paper Holiday wrapping paper can cost nearly $10 a pop—and for the amount of paper we need each year for gifts, the costs quickly add up. Instead, buy your wrapping paper at a...
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6 Myths That Are Costing You Money on Gas
Restarting Your Engine Uses More Gas than Idling If you are waiting for longer than 30 seconds in your car, turn off the engine. You use more fuel idling after 30 seconds than you use to restart your...
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Financial Considerations When Getting a Divorce
In a recent episode, I shared that I would be doing a 4-part series on divorce. I’ve been divorced for 5 years now and wanted to share what has worked for me, my ex-husband, and our 8 kids during this...
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5 Money-Saving Arts & Crafts Supplies for Kids
Sweet Piggy Bank Teaching the kids about saving their money? An ice cream container makes a great piggy bank. Just clean, cut a slot in the lid, and decorate the outside with wrapping paper, stickers,...
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8 Tricks to Make Toys and Games Last Longer
Rubber Ducky, You’re the (Moldy) One It’s gross, but true: Your child’s floating bath toys (the kinds with a hole in the bottom) are likely filled with allergy-causing mold. Even if you squeeze out...
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6 Fun, Money-Saving Kids’ Party Ideas
There's no need to break the bank when it comes to planning your child's birthday party. Tablecloth Substitution Your daughter’s party is about to start, and you just realized you don’t have a plastic...
View Article6 Ways Stay-at-Home Parents Can Make Extra Money
Even as a young girl, I had a very strong work ethic, and absolutely loved finding ways to earn a few extra bucks. Whether it was selling lemonade in a stand at the end of my driveway, babysitting for...
View Article15 Tips That Will Change the Way You Pack
Tip 1: Fix a Smelly Suitcase You left some funky sneakers in your suitcase, and now it smells bad. Get rid of a bad suitcase smell with some dryer sheets: throw some in your suitcase and leave it...
View ArticleWhy Meal Planning is Essential to a Happier Family Life
You’re running late to pick your kids up from soccer practice and have two things on your mind—"Please don’t let me be the last parent, again, for pick-up” and “What the heck are we going to have for...
View Article10 Money Management Tips to Teach Your Kids About Finance
Knowing how to handle finances is one of the most basic and important life skills. When you understand how to handle your money, you can avoid falling into financial problems and risks. So teaching...
View Article5 Great Ways to Harness Your Pregnancy Nesting Superpower
When I became pregnant, I wanted to experience everything pregnancy had to offer—no matter what! My prayers were answered, and I had my fill of morning sickness, cravings, prenatal kicks, and a rapidly...
View Article16 Natural Remedies to Relieve Itchy Mosquito Bites
PapayaCan’t stop scratching a bug bite? Just place a piece of papaya (the fleshy part, not the skin) on it. Papaya contains an enzyme called “papain,” whose protein-digestive properties helps to...
View Article8 Tricks to Make Toys and Games Last Longer
Rubber Ducky, You’re the (Moldy) OneIt’s gross, but true: Your child’s floating bath toys (the kinds with a hole in the bottom) are likely filled with allergy-causing mold. Even if you squeeze out the...
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