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Simple Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

By Carlos on January 3, 2018 Home

Selling a home can be very time-consuming. Keeping up with maintenance at home will keep you house in good shape and make it easier to sell it down the line. A well-cared for home can be a money-maker for the seller. Here are some simple ways to increase the value of your home by making some improvements and upgrades. Paint Walls are usually the first areas to start looking shabby and sometimes downright dirty, if not maintained regularly. Sometimes, washing the walls helps for awhile, but new paint every few years keeps your home looking its best. This upkeep adds…

How to Make Your Own Vitamin Water

By Carlos on January 2, 2018 Food and Dining

Drinking a vitamin infused water is a great way to keep hydrated while replenishing necessary nutrients and electrolytes that you lose throughout the day. To determine what type of vitamin water you want to make, you’ll first want to decide what ingredients you wish to incorporate into your drink. Store bought vitamin waters have multi-vitamin supplements added to them as well as various types of artificial colors and sweeteners. A healthier way to enjoy vitamin water is by creating your own homemade version using only fresh, organic fruits. There are several recipes you can use to achieve a myriad of…

How to Save Money and Stick to your Grocery Shopping Budget

By Carlos on January 1, 2018 Food and Dining

A lot of people spend more on their weekly groceries than originally planned. Grocery shopping is a significant expense on most families’ budgets. Here are tips where you can save money and still buy everything on your list grocery shopping. Keep Track Of Your Grocery Spending For a Month Make a budget for your weekly grocery shopping trips. But before you do that, you should have some idea of what you spend each month, keep all of your receipts and track what you spend. To help keep track of your food expenses, group all of your groceries into separate categories.…

Inexpensive Home Remedies for Winter Skin Care

By Carlos on December 31, 2017 Personal Care

Winter can wreak havoc on your skin: the cold and wind can chap your skin, indoor air can dry and crack it and the constant hand washing makes things worse. There are tons of products on the market that promise to keep your skin moisturized, healthy and glowing, but they can also be pricy. Instead, try some home remedies that are much less expensive and just as effective. Exfoliate your skin Exfoliation is the first step to any quality skin care treatment plan. If dry, dead skin isn’t removed, anything you put on your skin to soften and moisturize it…

Ways to Make Money from Holiday Gifts that You Don’t Want

By Carlos on December 30, 2017 Seasonal

Even if the person who gives you a gift has the best intentions, some gifts just simply aren’t what you want or they’re something that you already have and don’t need a duplicate of. You don’t have to let the gift take up space in your closet or have to throw it out. Instead, consider these clever ways to make a bit of cash from the holiday gifts you don’t plan on keeping. Make a Donation If you have a gift you don’t want, you can give it to someone in need. Donate your item to a clothing drive or…

Tips for Managing Holiday Returns

By Angela on December 28, 2017 Holiday

Many things can go wrong during the gift-giving season. It’s important to consider returns with every purchase you make. Follow the tips below and make holiday returns less of a hassle. Always Ask For a Gift Receipt Most retailers readily offer gift receipts if you simply ask before the transaction is completed. While you can keep this for yourself, you can also give it to someone along with their gift. During the holidays, the more receipts the better. Read Through the Receipt Receipts are packed full of important information about returns that will help make the process easier if you…

How to Turn Leftover Fruitcake into Something Delicious

By Angela on December 27, 2017 Food and Dining

Fruitcake appears at Christmas every year without fail. And yet, it’s also the brunt of some serious jokes. But thankfully, fruitcake has the potential to be truly magnificent. Below are some tasty recipes you can make using your leftover fruitcake this holiday season. Fruitcake Bread Pudding Use your leftover fruitcake as the staple ingredient in a holiday bread pudding. First, break up a fruitcake into small, bite-sized chunks. Add in 3 eggs, 3 cups of whole milk, and a half of cup of sugar. Put it in a casserole dish and bake for 350 degrees for about half an hour.…

Holiday Games & Activities Your Whole Family Will Love

By Carlos on December 26, 2017 Family

A great way to get into the holiday spirit is finding activities to do that everyone is able to enjoy. There are many holiday games & activities that your entire family can partake in together that have a holiday theme. Here are several ideas that can bring happiness to everyone’s holidays this season. Have Fun with Food Something as simple as making a garland decoration for the Christmas tree out of popcorn can provide your family a night’s worth of entertainment. Baking batches of cookies with colors and shapes that represent Christmas or even New Year’s not only supplies entertainment;…

Ways to Coordinate Jewelry with your Winter Outfits

By Carlos on December 25, 2017 Personal Care

Winter is all about wearing warm, comfortable clothing, but you can vamp up your look by using a few accessories. Accessorizing well can also give your outfit the much-needed makeover that it deserves, making an outfit more versatile. Here are a few tips to style and accessorize your winter outfits. Accessorize with Jewelry Jewelry is one of the best ways to accessorize during the winter, adding depth to any ensemble. Accessories can also pull together an entire outfit, turning something simple into something incredible. Earrings There are a lot of earring options to choose from; depending on the type of…

Easy Eggnog Recipes for all Diets

By Carlos on December 24, 2017 Food and Dining

Eggnog is a special holiday drink; no party is complete without a bowl of this decadent concoction. Don’t deny yourself a drop of holiday cheer because you’re trying to diet, watch your health or avoid an allergic reaction. Try these recipes and enjoy the delicious flavor of eggnog that fits you dietary needs. Dairy-Free Milks Yes, dairy-free eggnog is possible. Achieve the smoothness of full-fat cream while saving on fat, calories and lactose by using almond milk, coconut milk or another nut milk. Even though it is dairy free, it contains eggs so it isn’t vegan, but works for vegetarian,…

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