Daisy does it again! This time she is up-cycling old toys and knick knacks into ornaments. I totally got into this idea! I know like many of you I have a ton of kiddie items lying around. Wouldn't it be great to turn that beat up Matchbox car into a tree ornament? I just picked up 2 artificial trees at a yard sale for each of boys rooms for $2.00. Now all I need is some is the … [Read more...]
Manilla: Free Online Account & Bill Organizer
What is Manilla? Manilla (manilla.com) is a free web based service that helps consumers better manage all of their household accounts, including financial, utilities, subscriptions and travel rewards programs, in one secure place online. Under a single password, Manilla provides customers with an automated, organized view of all of their account … [Read more...]
Avoiding Costly Plumbing Repairs
Photo credit: grietgriet from morguefile.com The first time I ever had to deal with plumbing repairs was about 10 years ago when we first purchased our home. At the time it was a two family house and we had rented the upstairs apartment which always seemed to have a slow drain in the shower/tub upstairs. Well, it became a problem when our tenant let us know that he was now … [Read more...]
Children and Finances : Interview with Pamela Yellen
Children and Finances Interview with Personal Finance Expert, Pamela Yellen, President of Bank On Yourself 1. What are your thoughts on allowances? Good idea? Bad? Allowances are a great idea, as long as they are tied into chores. The earlier children learn basic financial principles, such as the exchange of goods and services for money, the better. Too many people … [Read more...]
Greening Me Wednesday: Time for the Thrift Store
It's the most wonderful time of the year for thrift stores! This is when you can get some great stuff. People tend to unload before the holidays and then do a super sweep right after them. The first week of school is prime time to hit the shops. They have enough time to go through all of their donations and get them out to the floor. Another thing that happens is that if they a … [Read more...]