Readers who have chosen to stay home with children or have lost a job will find encouragement and specific tips for stretching a family´s budget on one income. | Read More →

Before you donate old clothing to a thrift shop, look at it with new eyes. Can it be worn a little differently? Can it be cut up and used as something else? These twelve ideas vary in difficulty, but most are easily tackled by anyone with beginning skills and common tools. | Read More →

Is it too cold to play outside for long? Are the kids bored with everything? Then these three snow day activities (indoor and outdoor) are perfect for kids 6-12, and for the work-from-home entrepreneur, or the stay-at-home parent. The article suggests specific books and products to have on hand, none of which are required for the activities, but will extend the life of each activity considerably, as well as helping the retention of lessons learned for the child. | Read More →

Repurposing a vintage frame is fun, easy, and results in a satisfying way to give new life to a relic from the attic or thrift store. This article includes seven ideas to get the reader started. | Read More →

You could title this piece "5 Resolutions for a Greener 2010," but resolutions are often broken. Although the suggestions are a bit more challenging, it´s possible to adopt all of them - at the same time. These challenges are for those who want to take green ideals a bit further this year. | Read More →

Sometimes it´s the small, subtle details that breathe character and style into a room. This article suggests seven ways a room can be improved or transformed by focusing on architectural details. Projects range in difficulty and expense, but all make enough impact that visitors will walk in and say, "This room looks great. What did you do?" | Read More →