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4 Reasons to Start Planning Your DIY Christmas Now Sep. 27, 2022

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Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, righ... Read More

New Restaurant Fees Showing up on the Bill Sep. 26, 2022

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Times are tough. Inflation is at a 40-year high. Restaurants continue to face budget-busting challen... Read More

Make It Yourself: Copper Cleaner, Aluminum Cleaner and Dishwasher Detergent Sep. 22, 2022

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There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It's cheaper, healthier and gree... Read More

For the Love of a Good Iron Sep. 21, 2022

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While it's true that life is uncertain, there's at least one thing of which I am very sure: I will n... Read More

Don't Be Scared; Be Prepared Sep. 20, 2022

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If there is one thing most people take for granted, it is food. U.S. supermarkets are always well st... Read More

Careful! The Kids Are Watching Sep. 19, 2022

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If you speak English in your home, your kids are not likely to come out speaking Italian. Kids learn... Read More

3 Easy Steps to Curb the Disease to Please Sep. 15, 2022

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I could never be a medical transcriptionist. It's not the typing or the doctors' handwriting that wo... Read More

How to Use Your New Instant Pot -- It's Safe and Simple Sep. 14, 2022

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About 25 years ago, there was a pressure cooker renaissance in America. Our grandmothers knew the da... Read More

Easy Hacks to Save Money on Beauty and Grooming Sep. 13, 2022

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Whether you want to look good or just feel better, makeup and skin care traditionally come at a sign... Read More

How to Negotiate Anything and Win Sep. 12, 2022

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What I know about the art and science of negotiating I learned as a matter of survival. Driven to sa... Read More

The Basics of Home Canning and How to Get Started -- Quick and Easy! Sep. 08, 2022

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So, you planted a garden, lucked out when your property included fruit trees, stumbled upon a produc... Read More

Best All-Purpose Cleaners For Every Place in Your Home Sep. 07, 2022

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All-purpose cleaners are designed to clean everything from dust bunnies to toilet rings and grease s... Read More

Fridges Are Forever and Other Household Myths Sep. 06, 2022

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In a society of continuous change, those things that remain constant give us the courage to boldly f... Read More

Would You Rather Haul a $750 Sofa to the Dump or Spend $50 to Fix It? Sep. 05, 2022

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Imagine this scenario: You spend $750 for a new sofa — not on a whim, but after saving and sho... Read More

How to Trap Wasps and Other Great Reader Tips Sep. 01, 2022

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Are you aware that your health insurance provider may be willing to cover the cost of your gym membe... Read More

Paycheck 101: A College Grad's Guide for How to Manage a Paycheck Aug. 31, 2022

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There you are, a college graduate with your newly minted degree in one hand and a new job in the oth... Read More

Don't Throw That Out! Aug. 30, 2022

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Have you ever walked into the kitchen to get that first cup of coffee only to discover someone left ... Read More

The Real Cost of Dipping Into a Retirement Account Aug. 29, 2022

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More people are taking loans from their retirement accounts (401(k), 403(b), etc.) than ever, simply... Read More

8 Ways To Have Fun Without Spending Money Aug. 25, 2022

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Got more time than money? No problem. You and your family can do so many fun things without spending... Read More

Random, Useful, Fun Travel Tips Aug. 24, 2022

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Whether you'll be traveling in the next few weeks or have plans for a trip over the holidays, it's a... Read More