As kids, we were all influenced by and exposed to different spending and savings habits- from parents, the media, and beyond. These ideas affect our daily habits, budgeting, and overall relationship with money. Oftentimes, we don’t realize there are other ways to save, spend, and budget money until we’re forced to share such choices with…
Did you know the average person unlocks their smartphone 150 times daily, leaving a trail of personal data ready for the picking? Every search inquiry, location ping, and app interaction adds to this constantly growing digital footprint. Advertisers and data brokers are eager to take advantage of this treasure trove of information, making privacy an…
While lavender essential oil is difficult to make at home on a small scale, homemade lavender-infused oil is easy and accessible. Lavender‑infused oil captures the plant’s calming scent and gentle skin‑soothing properties without the need for specialized equipment. It’s a simple way to bring the essence of your garden indoors, turning fresh or dried blooms…
Estate sales can be like time capsules teeming with hidden treasures. (That is, if you know where to look!) They offer a peek into the past and the chance to snag amazing new and vintage items at wallet-friendly prices. When arriving at an estate sale, it’s hard to predict what you’ll be able to find;…
You can think of retirement years as the perfect closing chapter on a well-spent career, especially if you went through a divorce, loss of a spouse, loss of money, etc. There are no more “touching base and circling back” emails, the world makes a little bit more sense than it did in your twenties, and…
How lonely are your aging parents? Or that widowed neighbor you like to check in on once a week? Are they craving connection but don’t want to feel like a bother? Evidence from PubMed indicates that people with less contact with family are lonelier. And their homes can give clues about their connections and level…
When was the last time someone was kind to you? Better yet, when were you last kind to someone? Kindness is like a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly day, comforting, uplifting, and just what the soul ordered. But people are busy, we have bills to pay, baby eczema to treat, and social media…
Our shopping carts could become a little less full when thinking about the future, and bank accounts a bit smaller in the next decade. Why? With increasing global inflation, even everyday essentials might start to feel like a splurge for most of us (even the average American). Rising costs will have us all re-thinking what…
Decluttering your home and garden often feels like a fresh start, creating space for new growth and projects. Taking your unwanted items to a thrift store seems like a perfect solution. You clear out your space, your items get a second life, and you support a good cause. It’s a win-win-win, right? Mostly. While donation…