It’s that time of year again – Christmas. From dazzling snowflakes to Santa’s white beard, there’s something about Christmas that sends out a warm feeling even when it’s freezing outside. Chances are this Christmas, you’re looking for some easy ways to save money on your gifts. Let’s dive in and take a close look at […]
Archives for December 2013
Redecoration Inspiration: Finally Get that “Pinterest” Living Room You’ve Envisioned
You’ve pinned and pinned. You have a theme or color scheme picked out. You’ve created it in your mind. Your Pinterest-inspired dream living room is very nearly a reality. All that’s left to do is actually create it. When transforming a living space, it can often be difficult to know where to start. These three […]
5 Social Media Etiquette Tips While on the Job Search
Finding a job in today’s market might seem like a challenge, but there are ways to boost your chances of landing your ideal career. Whether you spend a lot of time online or you could use a refresher course on social media etiquette, here are five ways to improve your job prospects using social media: […]
6 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe While You Are Gone for the Holidays
The holiday season provides the opportunity for family and friends to celebrate with each other, making it likely that you or loved ones will be traveling. If you happen to be taking a trip during your time off, you must first make sure that your home is properly secured before hitting the road. Each year, […]
Don’t Talk to Strangers: 6 Tips for Technology-Challenged Parents to Keep Kids Safe
Since technology saturates kids’ lives these days, parents should work even harder to protect them from the new ways in which kids are vulnerable. The Internet provides a wealth of knowledge, but it also opens up a pool of dangers. Kids are easy targets who may be better at using computers than you are. If […]
3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Mouse-Free All Winter
People are always looking for ideas to help keep their homes rodent-free. As the temperatures start to drop, mice begin looking for cozy places to stay. To them, your house is a warm winter retreat. Here are three ways to keep mice out of your house over the winter: Close entry points A mouse can […]
The Hidden List: 6 Neglected Concerns for Newlyweds
For newlyweds, life can be exciting and fun. It can also be filled with hardships for which they are not prepared. Marriage is an extremely unique relationship that takes a lot of time to nurture. When you first get married, a lot of your expectations are filled. However, marriage comes with some unexpected surprises as […]
How to Balance School and a Full-Time Job
It is difficult trying to juggle a full-time job as well as an education. If you are putting 40 hours a week in at work while also putting in 15 hours in the classroom, how do you find time to ensure that you are giving 100 percent in both areas? Take your classes online By […]
Boost Productivity: 5 Steps for Creating a Better Home Office
For all of the supposed benefits of having a home office, there are probably many more for finding someplace other than home to hang your hat. Fortunately, if your heart really is set on working from home, the good news is that most of the drawbacks to this method of working are more due to […]
6 Steps to Stress-Free Family Finances
Supporting a family can be a daunting task that involves a high amount of stress when trying to stay on top of a number of expenses. Although it can feel overwhelming, there are several ways to get everything paid on time with ease. Create a budget A budget is the backbone for personal finances, working […]