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Online Cupid Help for the Romantically Challenged

Unless you’ve been living in a cave somewhere in Afghanistan with the likes of Osama Bin Laden, you’re well aware Valentine’s Day is less than two days away. Some of you might be painfully aware of this date because you suffer from a condition known as RC (Romantically Challenged). Symptoms of RC include one or all of the following lacks: time, imagination, or money. Acute fear of disappointing is another indicator. Based on year’s past, you know you have a tendency to fail in the romantic gestures arena. You’re painfully aware that if you show up with yet another abysmal … Continue reading →

Are There Things You Haven’t Tried Yet?

Have you really tried everything you can think of to make your business a success? I know that while I have been working on my business for nearly three years, there are definitely things I haven’t tried. Partly because I haven’t figured exactly out how yet, and am lacking confidence; others because I haven’t been able to find the time; and I know there are plenty of ideas and projects out there that I don’t even know about yet! We can get downtrodden and exasperated, feeling like we have tried everything and are still struggling. The truth is, however, we … Continue reading →

A Few Odds and Ends

At times, there are some quick tips that aren’t enough for an entire article, so I put them all together. There is no rhyme or reason, just a collection of odds and ends I’ve learned or heard or read that I think may prove useful. Brown Bagging It is generally much less expensive to package your own snacks from a large bag than it is to buy individual bags, even after you pay for the Baggies. I’ve found that frequently, depending on the type of snack, I can save up to 40-50% by doing it myself. I usually pick up … Continue reading →

Put Your Ideas on the Table First

Most of us know that when it comes to brainstorming, the idea is to get all the ideas and creativity flowing before trying to structure and figure out the “how” of getting things implemented. In our home businesses, we may be so focused on making things work on a daily basis that we forget and censure ourselves and our ideas. Instead of trying so hard to always get things right, we can encourage our own creativity by getting all those ideas out on the table first–and THEN figuring out how to make it happen. I have written before about how … Continue reading →

We Just Won’t Always See Things the Same Way

Most of us expect that we will see things differently from our spouses or close friends and family, but for some reason, we assume that our children will have perspectives much closer to ours. Perhaps it is that we think we will be able to shape them from the early formative years, or perhaps it is because there are times when it really does seem like we are so similar and symbiotic. But the truth is—we are different people and we really will not always see things in the same way or the have the same approaches to things. It … Continue reading →

Easy Bathroom Updates

Try a few of these simple techniques that will have your bathroom looking fresh and new. These ideas can be used to help stage a home for sale or just to give it a nice new look. You won’t spend a lot of money, but you will get a lot of impact. If your bathroom is looking tired, consider using some color to make it come alive. A series of contrasting stripes on the wall will have that bathroom grabbing attention. Choose three shades (two color and one neutral, such as white). Horizontal stripes will make the bathroom appear larger, … Continue reading →

Birthday Party Ideas Online

Just this morning, I got an e-mail from a friend and fellow mom. She had some questions about having a birthday party for her little boy who is about to turn two years old. That is when I started thinking about all of the different themes that we have done in the past six years for birthday parties. This past year, as I was telling my friend, we did a pirate theme for my oldest son. We buried a treasure chest in the woods of our backyard. The kids had to follow a treasure map that led through the woods, … Continue reading →

Frugal Gift Ideas For Teachers

Teachers are special people in our lives. Often they are almost like another parent to our child, striving to make a difference in the lives of the children they teach. At Christmas or even end of the school year, gift giving is a small gesture to let the teacher know how much you appreciate all that they have done for your child. Finding the perfect gift for a teacher can be difficult. As a former teacher myself, I, like many of my co-workers, appreciated anything I received and even still use many of the items today. However, an often found … Continue reading →

Holiday Scrapbooking Gift Ideas

If you are trying to come up with the perfect gift for someone on your list, why not take a look in your scrapbook area or room and see what you can create that would make the perfect gift. There are dozens of items you can make that would bring a smile to anyones face. Here are a few ideas to get you started on the creative thinking process. Scrapbook Page Using your papers and supplies create a beautiful page just like you would ordinarily for your albums. Instead of slipping it into a page protector, instead purchase a frame … Continue reading →

Last Minute Frugal Gift Ideas (2)

Still trying to find that perfect last minute gift for someone on your shopping list? Or perhaps you found yourself the recipient of an unexpected gift from a friend, neighbor or co-worker. The frugal side of me says we don’t have to get a gift for every person that buys for us, especially if we wouldn’t normally exchange with that person. However, the practical side of me tells me that I love to give gifts and that I would feel horribly guilty at not getting them at least something. Here are a few more ideas to keep you from stressing … Continue reading →