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Every first Monday of September, we celebrate Labor Day as a tribute to all workers. This long weekend also signals the end of summer. It’s also a good opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping. Take advantage of the amazing sales this year from popular sites such as Amazon, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, and more. Gobankingrates.com … Read more
Are you thinking of ways to upgrade your kitchen garden? Why not plant vegetables in raised garden beds? Gardeners use raised boxes so that they can easily soil control conditions, add more space, and keep weeds and pests away. There’s also less danger of little feet trampling your precious plants. Raised garden beds can be made from recycled materials. … Read more
Rubber bands are pretty nifty things. I often use them to keep my hair in check and tie stuff like pencils together. A little Internet sleuthing showed me there are even more rubber band hacks out there. Here’s a list of clever uses for this stretchy household item. Keep Doors From Slamming Shut This one is a lifesaver when you’re … Read more
This cool DIY stove is made of recycled wire hangers and rocks, inspired by the ones used by Tibetan nomads. Called a “thab,” it effectively reduces cooking time, perfect for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This design by Liz To has received awards from the Association of Canadian Industrial Designers and the British Columbia Industrial Design Association. … Read more
Does your home need an upgrade? When it comes to home improvement, you don’t have to spend thousands on renovations. Here are some quick, easy, and affordable changes you can make that will have a huge impact on your home. The best part? Each hack costs $1 or less. Shine cracked sofas with shoe polish Leather sofas … Read more
If you want something different from the usual fruity summer desserts, try making these delicious rhubarb tarts. Rhubarb is a crisp vegetable with a striking pinkish-red hue. With a flavor similar to green apple, it figures that it would also be a great ingredient for desserts. This recipe from Baking a Moment even teaches you how to make a gorgeous lattice topping. Better click the link … Read more
Are you looking for a home-based job that will let you earn real money? Consider working from home as a bookkeeper. Businesses need someone to reconcile their bank statements, pay bills to vendors, and create reports on the health of the company. Thanks to the Internet, that someone doesn’t need to report to an actual office. You can … Read more
Oopsie rolls got their name because, well, an ingredient was left out when they were first baked. It turned out to be a happy mistake, as these flour-less rolls are gluten and carb-free. It has a soft and springy texture, which makes it perfect for sandwiches. If you are cutting down on calories, then this is the bread … Read more
As a young mother on a budget, I often found myself wondering how on earth I was going to afford all the many, many things a baby needed without robbing Peter to pay Paul. Six years and three children later, I have found there are so many amazing resources for free baby stuff out there … Read more
I absolutely hate it when I go to the fridge and find that the crisp fruits and veggies I just bought had turned soggy and wilted. Fresh produce and dairy products (especially the organic varieties) aren’t cheap! I’m not a fan of throwing money in the trash, so I enlisted the wisdom of my mom and … Read more