Many people dream about raising their family in a large home. However, a lot of people are forced to purchase smaller homes instead. They felt that the smaller house wasn’t their first choice, but later admitted that it was a better fit for them. The truth is that there are a number of advantages to living in a smaller home. […]

Online shopping has transformed the way I shop.  It is amazing how spending  just a few minutes searching and comparing items on various websites can truly pay off.  I am always telling my mom about how much I saved on this item by just investing a bit more time than usual in my search. Recently, I have discovered a fantastic […]

Energy bills have risen significantly over the last few years. If you are looking for ways to alleviate the pain, then you may want to start by making your refrigerator more energy-efficient. The average refrigerator costs people about $100 a year, but some people pay a lot more than that. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can cut […]

Over a million couples file for divorce every year. The process can be very stressful and painful for both parties in the dispute. However, divorces are usually most difficult for people that need to pay substantial amounts of money to their previous spouse. You may want to work with your lawyer to see if you can reduce or avoid paying alimony. […]

  Many communities charge a lot of money for waste management services. If you are paying a lot of money for a company to remove trash then it may be time to start looking for ways to reduce it.  Some studies have shown that the average American creates about 1,500 pounds of waste every year. If they reduced it by half […]

On this date in 1913, the state of Oregon passed the first statewide minimum wage law.  Here is what was stipulated: 50 hour weeks, 9 hour days, 45 minute lunch breaks, and a weekly wage of not less than $8.64. So do you think this would go over well today?  Probably not!  Oh, and women got $8.25 per week. For […]

Pastors sometimes seem to have a hard time taking on the modern issues in church, and these are often the things that really impact a modern audience. Instead, they go with more generic topics for things that have always been an issue and that always will be. Respecting your parents, for example, is something that is discussed a lot in […]

Many people find job interviews to be awkward and anxiety provoking. It is very important to make a good impression. You have probably heard that asking questions in a job interview is a good idea, because it shows that you are engaged in the discussion, genuinely interested in learning more about the position and prove that you place a lot […]

  Welcome to the Back to School Blast! Getting your family prepared to head back to school, can be difficult especially after a long, fun-filled summer. Here are a few of our favorite Back to School Tips to help you along the way. 1. Back-to-School Supplies Checklist – Backpack? Check. Pencils? Check. Safety scissors? Not Yet. Use the same checklist […]

Ever seen a two-cent piece?  I honestly didn’t know there was such a thing. On this date in 1864, the first two cent piece was released with the motto “In God We Trust.” This motto was new, and it was part of the U.S. Coinage Act.  But did you know that this motto was not the only one proposed?  Try […]