Giving yourself power over your own money!
Whether it's Brita water or any water that tastes good at first but bad after it sits you're not alone. I was being driven nuts by the yucky taste of water that started out so pure tasting. Especially the glass of water I leave on my nightstand for … [Continue]
Well, the real question is how to handle a stock market downturn and still stay sane! As much as we love to see the value of our investments continue to climb, markets do come down. And, they go up again. Eventually.But when they do take a … [Continue]
You hear people talking about how well the stock market is doing. Or how much they have saved in their retirement accounts. But where do they save money to invest in the first place?Are they all earning salaries in the hundreds of thousands? Did … [Continue]
When it comes to money affirmations, I want to be careful not to tread on any sincere beliefs. So let me say up front that I think the power of positive thinking and affirmations that aim your brain in a direction of abundance rather than poverty can … [Continue]
I have been very reluctant to give mobile banking a try, but finally gave into the Chase mobile app. I have to say that I found their mobile app extremely easy to use. And I was pleasantly surprised. Big thumbs up.Since I have physical issues, I … [Continue]
I want to be clear ... this may not work for everyone or on every stain. And success may depend on the material the clothes are made of. But I've started using plain old baking soda on fresh** light clothing stains and it works!So far I've only … [Continue]
Now some of you may be saying "what's mirepoix?" And others more savvy in the ways of cooking are saying "Big deal! I always make my own mirepoix." But I'm writing this for anyone shelling out money for packages of frozen mirepoix veggies.A … [Continue]
I love finding simple money-saving hacks for everyday problems. One of my favorite tricks is baking soda mouth rinse. Why? It's a great way to keep tooth acid from adding to your dental bills!Now you might be wondering what I'm even talking … [Continue]
No matter which brand of dishwashing liquid you buy, you know that more often than not when you squeeze the bottle a lot more of the soapy liquid comes out than you need. Well ... you can save money by simply adding water to the container as you use … [Continue]
Time to replace your toothbrush? Good oral hygiene includes making sure you aren't brushing on bristle fumes. But why throw the old ones away if there are uses for old toothbrushes?Always looking for ways to recycle and reuse, I started saving my … [Continue]
Need help with a clogged bathroom sink drain?Well, not THAT kind of clog. What worked for me I only tried this on my bathroom sink (and toilet ... see below). But with just some cheap shampoo and hot water, my clogged bathroom sink drain … [Continue]
Before spending money on a new pillow, you might want to try something I just did. I used needle and thread to make a soft pillow firmer. Seriously!I have neck issues that pretty much make my continual search for the right pillow into a sacred … [Continue]
Toothpaste tube solution! This is going to be a short post. And there's a good chance you're one of the few people who'll ever read it -- besides me. But I like to share simple solutions when I find them.Basically I finally got tired of wrestling … [Continue]