Crafting is a hobby I had always enjoyed, but because of work and busy schedules, I put on the back burner.  However, the last few weeks or so I found myself browsing the web looking for different ideas to get those creative juices flowing again. I just needed something simple to get me ...

Every year since my husband and I have been married, we've carved a pumpkin for Halloween.  Through the years, we've had some pretty basic jack-o-lanterns, and we've also had attempts at some pretty elaborate ideas the kids or i have come up with. My poor husband does the carving each ...

This week's paper comes stocked with the "Great Big Toys R Us Book" .... the first of many toy catalogs that will inundate our lives over the next several weeks. As always, I highly recommend making a budget and a shopping list before you begin Holiday shopping this year. Once you have done ...

In the November issue of Real Simple magazine, the following question was asked:  What cutback has saved you the most money and changed your life the least? Readers answered with the likes of no longer getting cable (don't think my family would appreciate that one), giving up a gym ...

There are several sales going on this week around town. Instead of writing about them, let's talk about the importance of being an informed shopper. I'm not talking about knowing what sales are happening and what coupon match ups make the best deal; while that is important, it is only one ...

I love the look of mercury glass.  I don't own any pieces, but I had seen these mercury glass pumpkins online at Nell Hills and Pottery Barn.  When I tried purchasing them from Pottery Barn, the pumpkins were sold out.   So, I started to search online for other retailers that carried ...