I was deeply discouraged recently when I discovered that my trusty coupon binder had been stolen. I vaguely remember trying to carry a couple bags of groceries and hold my son’s hand through the parking lot instead of bringing the shopping cart out to the car. Alas, I had left my binder in the cart, [...]

Whenever I need to update a space, I start with a fresh coat of paint. I think painting is the quickest, easiest and least expensive way to create a huge impact in a room. Paint has the power to make a room seem more spacious or cozier. It can blend with furnishings and decor for [...]

It seems like I am constantly reading self-help books in an effort to iron out my personality quirks. Cleaning in particular has always been a big challenge for me, for a number of reasons. First, I am rather impulsive. When I have a good idea, I run with it and let everything else go to [...]

If you’re in search of original gifts that not everyone will think of, look no further than the aptly named Uncommon Goods. I have been visiting their site for years now, and have always enjoyed their eclectic array of products, many of which are handmade. There is something for everyone at prices ranging from very [...]

I recently read (and very much enjoyed) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World, so I was delighted when Mr. Boy requested a dinosaur theme for his third birthday. He’s like a pint-sized paleontologist, spitting out terminology like “plates” and “crests” to describe the features of his favorite beasts, which he has picked up from the show Dinosaur Train [...]

And the winner is… #52, Ericka!  Congratulations, Ericka! Thank you to everyone who entered! Happy July!  This month is a big one in our household. Hubby’s birthday is July 13th followed by Mr. Boy on July 16th, and then a week later it’s our anniversary on July 23rd. It’s a crazy month around here, but [...]

I was honored when my friend Amy, creator of Frugal-Mama.com, asked me to guest post on her site while she and her family move out of state. Today you can find me doling out frugal home decorating advice on her blog.     I met Amy this past fall after she moved to the Syracuse [...]