DIY

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner will cost slightly more this season.  The increase?  About $0.28 to $1.80 so not a huge difference.  The average dinner includes turkey, potatoes, onions, green beans, celery, milk, butter, cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, pie crust, bread, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth.

Shaving cream does so much more than the obvious.  It is an inexpensive way to clean, fix and play.  These frugal uses may surprise you.  Here are some money saving uses for shaving cream: A staple cleaning supply.  Great stain remover, just apply directly and rub in ... Read More ...

October 16, 2012 is World Food Day and it will be recognized by our twenty-one food pantries in Otsego County.  Six neighborhood workshops organized by the Hunger Coalition of Otsego County will be offered from October 7 to October 21, 2012 and will be beneficial anyone who attends...

I've been thinking about doing some home renovations.  I can handle painting, I've even become a semi pro at demolition but I've been thinking about taking on a bigger project.  I think I might try to put in laminate flooring.  Normally I would jump right in and take on the task but I'm admitting that I'm a little nervous about doing it.  I like to see the finished result and I know that this pro

I was on vacation yesterday doing my most favorite thing...hanging out with my kids.  We had a pretty busy day of events but the part I enjoyed the most was sitting around the table chatting and being creative.  My daughter had received a friendship bracelet kit for her birthday so we took an attempt at it.  This is the part of the story where I  learned something about myself.

All the trouble we women go through to appear more attractive to the opposite sex.  Is it worth it?  Are we making the right choices?  Well, a recent survey from ivillage may put some myths to rest.  In a very scientific study( ha ha),  men were asked what they found attractive or unattractive.  You may be surprised at the results:

Has summer vacation boredom set in? It doesn't take long for the kids to get restless, but rest assured there are simple, inexpensive ways to keep the kids entertained.  The list provided is geared at younger children. Water color paint ... Read More ...

Hot weather for the next few days means we all need to take extra precautions to stay safe.  According the National Weather Service, heat is the number one weather related killer in the United States causing hundreds of fatalities each year...

One of the delights of being a twenty-something is the constant state of being practically broke. But just because I don't have a lot of disposable income to spend on expensive art pieces doesn't mean my apartment is bare.

I love it!  Today we celebrate chocolate in the form of a chip!  It's National Chocolate Chip Day!  The chips are great in muffins, pancakes and scones but probably best in cookies!  My favorite is the classic Nestle Toll House recipe. ...