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Organizing your home on a budget!

March 18th, 2018

In a previous post I wrote about the need to be organized and reduce the clutter in your home. For many consumers however, this is just wishful thinking as they have no idea how to make it a reality and stay within their budget. It does not have to be a pipe dream, you can [...]

10 Ways to make Shopping Fun!

December 23rd, 2017

Shopping can be an enjoyable activity, but it can also be very frustrating and tedious. The best part of shopping is when you find a bargain and go home knowing that your budget is intact. Consumers who manage to do this are able to be a ‘a happy shopper’ however there is the other side [...]

How to plan for the perfect vacation! (Part 1)

December 10th, 2017

A lot of people work with vacation days in mind. They eagerly check the days that are left and breathe a sigh of relief when the day finally arrives! The vacation that they have in mind often is not a reality due to a lack of proper planning. What plans do you need to have [...]

Shopping is in the air!

December 6th, 2017

So how do you know it’s the end of the year? It’s not the cooler weather or the closing of schools. The way you know it’s December is to note the increased number of businesses that are offering sales and specials to their customers. Everywhere you go, there are signs that show there are several [...]

Are we spending too much?

November 21st, 2017

It might seem as if we never have enough money to meet all our needs. Prices seem to be rising even as we struggle to purchase basic food items. Despite this financial pressure, some people are still spending too much money. One of the ways people spend too much is a preoccupation on getting the [...]

Do you give donations?

November 20th, 2017

I know a lot of people who want to help others. They simply do not feel that they have enough funds to donate and so end up not giving anything at all. Others might feel that they don’t need to give as someone else will donate who is in a better financial position to do [...]

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