Cash Budgeting: Do I really need to track every dollar?
If you’re operating from a cash budget in key spending categories, chances are you go to the bank each pay period and withdraw a certain number of 20’s, 10’s, 5’s, and 1’s. Then you distribute the bills to envelopes or your wallet sections based on your pre-determined budget amounts. From Read More
How to upcycle an old lampshade…
I’ve been adding pops of color throughout my house…I have a total itch for Spring! Here’s my latest pop of color…a lamp in my family room. I had some leftover fabric from when I sewed my kitchen curtains and knew it was perfect for recovering this lampshade. I Read More
10 ways to clean with Vinegar…
Truth be told, I don’t like the smell of vinegar, so cleaning with the stuff isn’t my favorite. But, I’ve found that there are some things that vinegar cleans better than anything else, so I’ve learned to love smelling like a pickle. I add a couple drops of essential Read More
Pantry Perfection…
When I’m working on-camera, for the A&E TV show, Hoarders, the question I’m asked most often is, “Where do we begin?” My answers vary depending on the client but I think for most people, with or without a hoarding disorder, the fridge and the pantry are both good excellent Read More
What budgeting software is best for you?
  Back in December, I spoke of the wisdom of cash budgeting and how research shows that most people spend less when they’re faced with the pain of parting with actual cash. I also acknowledged that there are categories for which it’s usually not practical to deal in cash—specifically Read More
How to create chalkboard labels…
I love the start of a new year…it always feels like a fresh new slate! I’ve been pulling things off shelves and have made several trips to the store to pick up more organizational products. I’m a huge fan of anything that helps my family better implement the systems Read More
How to clean a stand mixer…
With holiday baking a sweet memory, now is a great time to clean your stand mixer. Regardless of the brand, the steps are simple and should take no more than five to ten minutes. Start with unplugging your mixer – if you need to, toss the mixing bowls and Read More
Making goals…
January is the time of year when many of us turn inward and reflect on becoming better people. It’s also the time of year when many of us make resolutions and set new goals for ourselves. The most common goals typically revolve around eating clean, healthy, less-processed foods, exercising Read More
“Budget” First Aid…
I love the start of a new year. It means a fresh calendar, pretty & practical organizing pages to print and try out in my binder, a list of books I’d like to read over the next 52 weeks, and anticipation of what the coming months hold. However, it can Read More
Printing on fabric…
We’ve spent the last year working on lots of remodel updates and this year I hope to focus on decorating the walls in my home. When creating photo collages, I really like incorporating a variety or art. A fun, easy, and inexpensive option for art is printing on fabric. Read More
