After running out of money yet again, I realized that some of my extra purchases were really hurting my ability to balance my checkbook. I was just always so tempted by the things that I saw at the checkout counter, and I realized that I needed to work on maintaining a little self control whenever I was at the store. To make things right, I started going through and evaluating my shopping habits, and my actions really helped me to understand and avoid bad shopping habits. This blog is all about spending less money than you need to and watching out for wasteful spending.
Posted on: 28 December 2015
If you have a piece or two of gold jewelry that you would like to sell online, you can do the following to research and sell your jewelry: Examine and Weigh Your Jewelry - Note the karat designation of your gold jewelry (10k, 14k, or 18k) that is stamped on the inside or reverse side. Weight your gold jewelry. If you do not have a gram scale, go to a local jewelry store and ask them to weigh your jewelry for you. [Read More]
Posted on: 26 October 2015
When you purchase a home or move into an apartment, often the walls may be painted a neutral color, such as off-white, taupe, cream or beige. You may not have the time, skills or inclination to change the wall colors, but don't want your rooms to be boring. Investing in a bath and shower set online is a speedy way to transform your drab bathrooms into compelling reflections of your personality. [Read More]
Posted on: 23 October 2015
If your old fireplace grate has seen better days, it's time to upgrade. If you're burning "bare floor" then it's time to get with the program. The following explains why grates are important and how to determine which of the three main types may work best for you. Why Are Grates Needed? A grate lifts the wood off the floor of the fireplace. That allows air to be pulled in from underneath the wood. [Read More]
Posted on: 8 October 2015
Exercising in the cold weather isn't that bad sometimes. Even though it's cold, the sun can be out, the wind can be refreshing and calm, and the scenery can be beautiful. Then the other days come. It's cold and windy and snowing and the sun hasn't been seen for days. Cold wind can be especially brutal on ears. After just a few minutes, your ears can start to ache. A polar fleece headband is a perfect accessory to winter sports (which can count digging out your car from the latest snowstorm! [Read More]