Is there a trend here? First, Rachael Ray introduced us to 30-minute meals. Now, Yvonne Stephens tells us we can make “Amazing 7 Minute Meals”.
“Good tools really make your prep-time shorter, and the job easier,” says Stephens. She suggests that kitchen novices invest in a wok, or another large non-stick skillet, which are ideal for […]
Some days, I never get out of the car even while running errands. If I plan it right, I can do business with my bank, pay bills, return books, and get medicine in one continuous loop from the comfort of my car. Any mother of little kids can tell you how convenient this is. No […]
Today is a holiday in the U.S., set aside to remember those who have died in the country’s service. A lot of people have also taken advantage of the long weekend (and the warm weather) to start or catch up on jobs around the house. My family was no exception.
A few years ago, my home’s […]
Darren of Problogger has a group writing project called “Habits of Highly Effective Bloggers”. I don’t know if I’m highly effective, but it’s a goal I strive for. Here, I’ll share what I do to be productive online, even as I also work at being a domestic diva.
1. I prioritize. I’m a wife, a mom […]
Kathleen Yamauchi, a realtor, talks about a home’s “nose appeal“. If you’re getting ready to sell your house, she has tips on how to make sure that your house appeals to a potential buyer’s sense of smell. Pets, cooking and cigarettes are the three big offenders she lists.
I don’t have pets. I don’t smoke. But […]
I’ve got a mini-file full of coupons. I thought I’ve got the coupon-clipping thing organized. But there are times when I’m frustrated with the number of potential money-savers that I don’t use. I forget which coupons I have, and rifling through the whole lot to find what I need is not most efficient, especially if […]
So we talked about cars yesterday, and whether hybrids are the way to go to save money. Well, there is a way to really cut down on gas money… cut down from four wheels to two. Yup, some people are finding that the high gas prices warrant a re-think in the way they travel.
Sales of […]
I dream of owning a hybrid car someday. For fuel economy, for the environment, and just for coolness’ sake. With gas prices what they are, it’s tempting to think that maybe it is time to trade in the old car and get one of these babies. But if Eric Ruth of the Delaware Online News […]
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