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Profitable Kids’ Items to Sell at Your Next Yard Sale

By Angela on September 15, 2017 Frugal Friday

When it comes to making cash at your next yard sale, it’s hard to go wrong with kid stuff. These items net a great deal of money at yard sales. However, there is a trick to all of this: certain items will sell better than others. These easy-to-apply techniques will also help you sell more items, if you’re planning a big yard sale, keep these must-sell items and tips in mind. Have a Pre-Sale Have a “sale before the sale,” especially if you have baby items that you would like to unload. Before you start advertising, ask your coworkers, family,…

Fall Home Maintenance Musts

By Angela on September 14, 2017 Home

The leaves are turning and the cider is flowing. As you enjoy wearing cozy sweaters and smelling the cold crisp air, don’t forget to take the time to prepare your home for the colder weather ahead. Take care of these fall maintenance musts now and it will take care of you when the snow flies and the wind howls. Windows and doors Caulk around your doors and windows to guard against drafts and heat loss. This may seem like a small thing, but it will equals big savings on your heating bills. If there is even a small gap, your…

How Martial Arts Can Help Your Child in School

By Angela on September 13, 2017 Family

Did you know when children study martial arts they learn a variety of skills that can even help them in school? From dealing effectively with bullies to focusing on their school work, martial arts teaches a wide array of valuable skills. These skills can be applied during any stage of life, grade school, college and even the workforce, proving guidance through many of life’s most challenging situations. Confidence Martial arts makes kids stronger, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. This allows kids to develop a sense of self-confidence and self-esteem that is unmatched by anything else. This provides kids…

How to Pack Away and Protect your Summer Wardrobe

By Angela on September 12, 2017 Seasonal

Wintertime is approaching, it’s time to pack away your summer wardrobe and bring out the sweaters, scarves and other warm things. Take time this year to carefully pack away your seasonal clothing. Come next summer, you will be so glad that you took the time now to protect and store your summer wardrobe. Sort and Decide If you are like me, you probably have a lot of things in your closet that you haven’t worn in months. Pull everything out of your closet, bureau and dresser drawers. Sort through all your clothing and decide what you will keep, what you…

Best Ways to Store Outdoor Furniture

By Angela on September 11, 2017 Home

Unless you live where the weather is gorgeous all year around, you probably don’t use your outdoor furniture all year. Outdoor furniture is not inexpensive and that means you must find a way to properly store it during the winter, when you’re traveling and when dangerous weather approaches. That leaves many homeowners wondering where and how they should properly store your outdoor furniture when it’s not on the deck. Clean Your Furniture The single most important thing you can do for your outdoor furniture is clean each piece. You cannot store dirty furniture if you want it to withstand time.…

Healthy Lunches that Your Kids will Love

By Angela on September 10, 2017 Food and Dining

Got a Few Picky Eaters? Don’t Miss These Five Healthy Lunches Your Kids Will Love! Do you want to inspire your kids to eat healthy lunches — and to be experimental with what they eat? Are you looking for easy prep and execution so that you’re not spending all day in the grocery store or the kitchen? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then check out these five healthy and easy lunches you can make for your kids. Get your kids excited about opening their lunch boxes with these five easy treats. Lunch #1: Chicken and Fruit…

Autumn Health for Pets

By Angela on September 9, 2017 Pets

Your pet is probably as ready as you are to welcome the cool, crisp air that autumn brings. Summer weather can be rough on some pets, especially those with long fur. Unfortunately, the onset of fall can also bring about some dangers that can pose a threat to our beloved pets. You will want to make sure that you do everything that you can to prevent your pet from getting sick or hurt when the cool weather starts to come in. During the autumn months, consider the following tips for keeping your pet both healthy and happy. Watch Out for…

Fun and Frugal Date Night Ideas

By Angela on September 8, 2017 Frugal Friday

When you are trying to stick to a budget, cutting out date night might be a good idea to help save money. However, it is important to keep the romance and spark alive. It is easier than you think to have an inexpensive, budget-friendly date night that is lots of fun. Here is a list of some fun and frugal date night ideas for you to try during the fall season. Campfire Having a campfire in your backyard is a simple way to cuddle up and enjoy the crisp fall weather with your significant other. A campfire is quick, easy,…

Things to Know Before Signing Your Child up for Youth Sports

By Angela on September 7, 2017 Family

Playing sports is a great way for kids to make friends and stay active. Here are some important things that parents need to know before signing up their kids up for team sports. Participation Level If you ever went to a kids’ game before, you probably saw a few kids sitting on the field or court and playing with flowers or talking with friends instead of actually participating in the game. Parents occasionally push their kids towards the sports that they played at a younger age and think their kids will be the best out there. Before deciding if your…

Meal Planning Tips for Busy Weeknights

By Angela on September 6, 2017 Food and Dining

Finding time in your busy schedule to make dinner for your family and actually sit down together can seem next to impossible. Between the time you spend at work and the time your kids spend at school and doing their favorite activities, you may feel tempted to pick up dinner instead of cooking yourself. With some meal planning tips, you can put dinner on the table for the family without ever going through the drive through. Use Basic Recipes Do you have a habit of saving recipes that look delicious then never actually make any of those dishes because the…

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