Valentine’s Day is a special day for every couple. It is the day you should express your feelings for your partner and how special he/she is for you. You can make Valentine s Day memorable in many ways for you and your lover. An unforgettable day does not have to be expensive for you. There…
Is your home ready for 2012? Now the New Year has arrived and all the festivities are over, thoughts turn to decluttering the home. A cluttered home is not only unattractive, it can cause feelings of disharmony and anxiety. Follow the steps listed below to get rid of clutter in your home and have more…
If you are considering applying for a credit card, a home/car loan, or a line of credit, you should be aware that lenders or loan providers would have to check your credit rating. Your credit history would give them the idea about what kind of a borrower you are. If you are suffering from a…
In many homes, Thanksgiving dinner is a feast of massive proportions, both in quantity of food and in the cost of the meal. Some eager hostesses can spend hundreds of dollars on a full spread with turkey and all the trimmings, wine, and desserts. However, with a little planning and some cost-savings strategies, a delicious…
First used in military food preservation, canning was invented by French confectioner Nicolas Appert in 1810. Known as the “Father of Canning,” Appert developed the technique of placing food in a glass jar, sealing it with cork and wax, and placing the jar in boiling water. His method works because heat destroys any bacteria inside…
Halloween is right around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I start thinking about my costume for the next year on November 1. No time to waste, right? We all know it’s no fun to be at a party and have the same costume as at least five other people. Besides, Halloween…
Most of us have enough going on in our lives to cause stress without having to search for a way to find extra dollars to cover escalating fuel costs. When your budget has already been stretched to breaking point and the dollars cannot be squeezed any tighter, it might be best to look at ways…
It’s that time of year again, packing away our summer clothes and breaking out the fall fashions. As the weather gets colder, we reach for our scarves and coats. I’m as guilty as the next; I sometimes fall short of updating my outerwear looks each year. Luckily, there are a lot of cute and affordable…
One of the most noticeable things about autumn is the earthy and vibrant colours. Not only does nature reflect these colours associated with autumn, but so do the holidays that occur during the season. That is not to mention the food. Many of the foods that are traditional autumn fare match the colour scheme that…
This guest blog post was written by Tracy Tesmer, founder of Tracy Tesmer Design • Build • Remodel • Repair, a Gainesville, GA bathroom remodeling company specializing in bathroom renovations. Tracy has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry and hosts a weekly home improvement radio show in WDUN in north Georgia. Remodeling your…