Scratching your head on how to wash those items that need a serious scrubbing but aren’t made for the washing machine? We have a solution — pop ’em in the dishwasher. Continue Reading →
Feel like you live in a home taken over by hoarders lately? Reclaim your life (and your space) by taking stock of what you don’t need and subsequently getting rid of it. To help you start making ticks on your list, here are a few items we think you can live without. Continue Reading →
When you’re in debt or dire need of saving money, desperate times call for desperate measures — and that may mean a spending freeze. Continue Reading →
After airfare — depending on where you’re going — lodging is arguably the next hefty expense you’ll incur when traveling. Continue Reading →
An apple a day keeps the doctor away — but it can do much more than that. And it’s not just apples either. Continue Reading →
It seems that everything is going digital these days. Books are no exception. While some people trumpet the convenience of e-books, I’m not entirely convinced that they’re better than their paper counterparts. Continue Reading →
Cooking for yourself can be daunting, especially when you’re on your own and responsible for feeding yourself for the first time. It’s so daunting, in fact, that many people don’t know where to start, and as a result, never do. Instead they opt to eat out of tins or order in. That’s no way to live. Continue Reading →
Break your habit of grabbing lunch on the go by making fresh, delicious meals that will save you dough and keep your health in check. These seven ideas take you through an entire week of lunches Continue Reading →
You’re better off buying some things new — like mattresses and pants for instance — but many other items are just as useful when purchased used. Here’s a quick list of several items that’ll save you money (and the earth) when you pick them up pre-owned. Continue Reading →
You knew it was coming and now it’s here — are you ready for the holiday season? If you grimaced at the thought of it, this article’s for you. Continue Reading →
We use petroleum jelly — or Vaseline, as it’s more commonly known — to sooth burns, heal dry skin, and grease up heads that get stuck between bars. Continue Reading →
We all love a good pair of broken-in jeans, but there comes a day when you have to toss that ratty pair aside for new ones that make you look like less of a hobo. Continue Reading →
When someone does something nice for you, naturally you want to return the favour. But if you’re in a financial bind, you may not be able to afford a thank you gift. Continue Reading →
There’s something to be said about cuddling on the couch with a table full of snacks, an ice cold drink in your hand, and your favourite DVD in the player. You can’t beat it. Unless, Continue Reading →
I love shopping for new clothes. In fact, my dream is to live in a world of disposable clothes Continue Reading →
1. You’ll spend less time shopping at the supermarket Continue Reading →
Sometimes you just need a day off of work — even if it’s in the middle of the week —
which is why you should treat yourself and take a day off. To make the most of your personal time, here are 13 fun things to do on the cheap. Continue Reading →
Aside from being an inexpensive root vegetable, celery is packed full of good-for-you vitamins, fiber and calcium, which is why you should eat more of it. To enhance your diet the lean, green way, follow these 10 ways to add more celery to your meals.
A chemical compound containing magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen, Epsom salt is named for a bitter saline spring in the town of Epsom in Surrey, England. Continue Reading →
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