by Tara Frazier Outdoor grilling goes hand-in-hand with summertime fun. So it’s easy to forget that open flames pose serious fire hazards. Here are a few grilling tips for keeping the flames under the burgers, where they belong. Keep the grilling area clear of hazards. Make sure your grill is
by Shelly Temm Do you have outdated or ugly hardware? You can make a big change with only a few steps that this LUX LIFER, Stephanie shared with us! 1) Take all hardware off doors or cabinets, including screws and brackets. 2) Find a well-ventilated area to lay it all
Studying abroad is an amazing and inspiring opportunity of a lifetime to venture out into a world unknown. My summer semester in Italy is still remembered fondly as the best time of my life. I made many sacrifices (including using the last of my cash to visit the inside of
Spring is the perfect time to get started with landscaping your yard but there are cost benefits too. A well-maintained landscaped yard can increase your home’s value by 11% and properly planted trees can reduce air conditioning costs by 25% in the summer. Although it looks easy, before you dig
With the sheer amount of paperwork needed to maintain a household, many of us struggle with what to keep and what to throw away. Bills, bank statements, insurance policies and credit card information often blend together into one unintelligible pile. How do we know what is safe to pitch? Tigers
Your child’s adventures in savings should start early and reach just as far as their imagination can take them. Here are a few strategies to get them interested: Let Them Play with Real Money Early money lessons often stick with your child as they grow into adults. For young children
We’d be “lion” if we said saving was easy. Given how important financial skills are to navigating life, it’s surprising that our schools don’t teach children about money. Parents are the number one influence on their children’s financial behaviors, so it’s up to us to raise a generation of mindful
Staging your home is one of the most crucial steps in snagging potential buyers. On average, staged homes sells for 17% more than a comparably non-staged home. Most buyers already have an opinion about your house in the first 7-10 seconds upon entering, and you need to send them the right
Are your spring break funds lacking? No worries! With a bit of moxie and planning, an affordable adventure could be just as fun as any exotic locale. Check out these inexpensive spring break options: 1. Do your homework – This is the fun kind of homework! Research deals for activities
Each year, an estimated 60% of college students graduate with student loans. Scholarships are one of your best defenses against this post college debt. About $3.3 billion in “gift aid” is awarded by private sources each year. Make applying for scholarships a priority right now! Lori Hudson, who votes on our
