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In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
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The Awesomeness of Sodium Bicarbonate: 27 Uses for Baking Soda
Sucking up smells! Scrubbing away stains! Soothing stomachs! Discover all the great uses for this wonderful, unassuming, and inexpensive stuff.
The Avocado Face Mask and Other Natural Beauty Experiments
Use these recipes to make an avocado face mask and other DIY natural beauty products.
Best Money Tips: Gifts for Women That Won't Break the Bank
Today we found some stellar articles on gifts for women that won't break the bank, donating without spending money, and plugging personal finance leaks.
The Only 16 Pieces a Man Needs in His Wardrobe
You don't need a lot of clothes to stock a man's wardrobe properly — just these timeless and versatile pieces.
7 Ways a Mindfulness Journal Can Fix Your Life
Believe it or not, self-awareness is power. And a mindfulness journal can help you harness that power.
10 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Home Warranty
Hot water heater on the fritz? Your home warranty can help with that...if you follow a few simple guidelines.
Homemade Lotion Recipes
For luscious, organic lotion, making your own is the way to go. Follow these recipes to have some seriously happy, healthy, and moisturized skin.
5 Times Credit Cards Are Smarter Than Cash
Stash your cash. If you stay on budget, credit cards really are a good bet for smart, simple, and safe spending.
Seven Tips For Buying a Second Hand Car and Walking Away Happy
Here are a few tips to help make sure the second-hand car you are buying doesn't end up being a second-hand nightmare.
10 Best Tools for Finding an Apartment on the Cheap
Looking for a new apartment can be about as much fun as getting a root canal. However, a wealth of free or cheap tools are at hand to make it easier.
Buy Your Groceries European-Style
Instead of planning a menu in advance, I go to the store and look around to see what looks good. That way, I can get whatever's fresh and cheap.
How to Help Your Kid Build Their First Budget
Everything your teen needs to master their money starts with you. Teach them budgeting basics that will last a lifetime.
9 College Expenses You Aren't Saving For
Tuition? Check. Books? Check. These other hidden costs of your child's college education and experience? ...Uh oh.
The 5 Best Earplugs
Sleeping soundly on-the-go isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these earplugs and you can snooze whenever you need to.
7 Types of People Who Will Help Grow Your Career
Some people help your career flourish. You just have to know who they are and where to find them.
The 5 Best High Yield CDs
"High yield" does not describe many savings accounts and CDs these days, but these five banks offer the best yields currently available.
25 Ways to Boost Creativity
Feel like your brain is drained? Get inspired with these 25 tips for expanding your creative horizons.
Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
The Cheapest Way to Fly to Europe
Not all frequent flyer rewards programs are created equal. Learn which programs offer the best deals on flights to Europe.
What to Do If You Have a Tax Lien On Your House
Unpaid taxes can leave you with a lien on your home. Don't let this problem linger.