Save some money on gift wrapping supplies this year by looking beyond the store gift wrap display and dressing your gifts in something out of the ordinary.
I am a believer in the idea that wealth can stunt personal creativity. When you can buy it all, what’s the need to invent anything? When I was a kid my mother forbade me from playi
Think twice before you put "good at multitasking" on your resume — that just means you're good at being distracted. Here's how to actually work efficiently.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who linked to our blog posts over the past week. We couldn't do it without you. And if we could, we wouldn't anyway. THAT'S how strong our love is. [more]
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While dollar-priced retail chains are nothing new, the Dollar Tree stores in particular have caught my attention as having a few categories of coolness. So what do I find there tha
At age 33, I've had Botox injected between my eyebrows to eliminate an annoying frown line. It turns out that it makes me happier, and there is science behind it.
If you're worried about getting hard inquiries on your credit report for applying for a secured credit card, try these cards that don't require credit checks.
Making your own salad dressings will cut down on expense, waste and your waistline. Here are the top 5 favorite salad dressings, in their easy homemade versions.
I used to subscribe to a bunch of magazines, almost all being about a specific topic. When I moved, I cancelled each subscription… except one.
‘The Sun’ is a unique publication
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15 Cheap, Clever, and Attractive Ways to Save on Gift Wrapping Paper
Save some money on gift wrapping supplies this year by looking beyond the store gift wrap display and dressing your gifts in something out of the ordinary.
DIY Berlin Style
I am a believer in the idea that wealth can stunt personal creativity. When you can buy it all, what’s the need to invent anything? When I was a kid my mother forbade me from playi
Five "Jobs" for Children
Is your child too young to get a real job? These five entrepreneurial activities are great ways for kids to earn their allowances and raise cash.
But is it ART?
Stop turning to Costco or Target for your decorative living room art. Try eBay!
The Fallacy of Multitasking
Think twice before you put "good at multitasking" on your resume — that just means you're good at being distracted. Here's how to actually work efficiently.
52 Uses for Rubber Bands
The simple rubber band costs next to nothing, but has so many uses. Discover just how versatile it can be.
15 Home Decorating Ideas for Under $5
It can be a struggle to keep your household decorations interesting while keeping your budget in check, but these 15 ideas will help you do both.
Hack a Mac!
If you're like me, the closest you get to hacking anything is when you are allowed to carve the turkey at Thanksgiving. But lately, I've been inspired to learn how to do all those techy things that my nerdy friends seem so good at. [more]
40 Restaurants That Offer Senior Discounts
What a drag it is getting old — except for the discounts. Bookmark this list and never forget where seniors can eat for cheaper.
Creating a Memorable Christmas
Money isn't what makes a memorable Christmas. Follow these suggestions to help enjoy the holiday, not the stuff associated with it.
Link-o-rama
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who linked to our blog posts over the past week. We couldn't do it without you. And if we could, we wouldn't anyway. THAT'S how strong our love is. [more]
Let things go
Two of the unhappiest people I ever knew lived in the apartment below mine when I lived for two years in Salt Lake City. They acted as on-site managers--collected rent checks in
Ode to the Ecofan
Considering whether buying an Ecofan is worth the price to keep you warm this winter?
Leadership by Listening
Are you a good listener? Listeners can be great leaders because they have volumes of field intelligence that no one else has bothered to notice.
Getting it Done at Dollar Tree
While dollar-priced retail chains are nothing new, the Dollar Tree stores in particular have caught my attention as having a few categories of coolness. So what do I find there tha
Being Happier Through...Botox?
At age 33, I've had Botox injected between my eyebrows to eliminate an annoying frown line. It turns out that it makes me happier, and there is science behind it.
The Best Secured Credit Cards that Don’t Require Credit Checks
If you're worried about getting hard inquiries on your credit report for applying for a secured credit card, try these cards that don't require credit checks.
5 Best Money-Saving, Healthy, Homemade Salad Dressings
Making your own salad dressings will cut down on expense, waste and your waistline. Here are the top 5 favorite salad dressings, in their easy homemade versions.
4 Ways to Protect Your Retirement From Inflation
It's not just enough to save for retirement; you need to make sure your money is inflation proof, too.
Let ‘The Sun’ In
I used to subscribe to a bunch of magazines, almost all being about a specific topic. When I moved, I cancelled each subscription… except one. ‘The Sun’ is a unique publication