Most of us are often so busy we hardly think about things like preparing for natural disasters (aren’t there enough little disasters to deal with every day?). However, it’s important to learn what to do in the event of a disaster so your family is always prepared! This Tuesday, September 23rd, take your kids to […]
Spring Cleaning Guide for the Twin Cities 2014
This is a list of Twin Cities area resources to help you get rid of yard waste, papers, clothing and any other type of household items you no longer need. This list will be added to and updated as needed. CLEAN UP YOUR YARD YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITES Each county offers free yard waste collection sites […]
Huge 50% Off Sale at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Brighton – Feb 1st
On February 1st, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Brighton will be having a huge 50% OFF sale on everything in-store! All proceeds from the sale will support Habitat’s mission, and help build homes for deserving families. Check out my review of the ReStore which I’ve visited several […]
10 Ways Organization Saves Money
Thank you to the garage storage and organization experts over at garagesolutionsminneapolis.com for writing this guest post! We all know that there is more than one way to save money. From meal planning and couponing to going DIY or getting thrifty, we can save money in so many different ways. One way that can save you a […]
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Brighton
Did you know there’s a place in the Twin Cities where you can buy new and gently used home improvement products and building materials for 50-75% off retail prices? I had heard of the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore in New Brighton some time ago, but decided to visit a week ago with my […]
Spring Cleaning Guide for the Twin Cities
This is a list of Twin Cities area resources to help you get rid of yard waste, papers, clothing and any other type of household items you no longer need. This list will be added to and updated as needed. CLEAN UP YOUR YARD YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITES Each county offers free yard waste collection […]
Discounted Home Radon Test Kits for Minnesota Residents
Get a radon test kit for your home for only $7.95 w/free shipping via the MN Dept of Health website (if you live in MN). That’s 53% off & includes the lab test. This is a GREAT deal because most test kits in stores are more expensive and do not include test results. I just […]
Comfort for Those of Us with Underwater Mortgages
It’s not hard to wind up with underwater mortgages. When you have an underwater mortgage, it can feel like you’re sinking because you find yourself in a position where you owe more than you could currently sell your home for. How Underwater Mortgages Happen My husband and I bought our first and current house in […]
All parents should read this. For every child’s safety.
I have a link involving child safety that I recommend that all who care for children should read – parents, grandparents, babysitters, daycare teachers, etc. It could save the life of your child and help you to appreciate even more every moment you have with them. What does this have to do with Child Safety? […]
Mom-approved: 9-cube organizers on sale at Target this week (1/22-28)
Mom-approved & recommended: 9-cube organizers to get your kids’ toys (or anything in your home) under control! For months I had been meaning to get the toy-takeover of our home under control. With only clear storage bins that held about 25% of their massive assortment of plastic mayhem, it was NOT happening. So…the toys continued […]