The best thing about donating on your smart phone? It’s easy and quick. The drawback? Like with telemarketing, your full donation might not be going to the charity you want to support. The Wall Street Journal has an article today about some of the fees associated with donating via your mobile device. It might make you think twice about tapping […]
Do You Send Holiday Cards?
Sending holiday cards is one of my favorite traditions each year. I generally try to make my own, but sometimes I opt for the boxed version instead. Especially when I wait until the eleventh hour to get started. I always promise that I’m going to get things done earlier, but a busy holiday schedule inevitably gets the best of me. […]
3 Things to Clean After Your Child’s Been Sick
Tis the season for sniffly noses and sore throats. To keep your family healthy and prevent one cold from being passed around all season, pay special attention to cleaning these three areas of your home after you or your child has been sick. 1. Bath towels Give the patient their own hand towel for the bathroom and kitchen while they are […]
Choosing a Charity: What’s Their Spending Ratio?
The first thing you should look for in a charity is their tax designation. (Read more about 501(c)(3) status here.) But after that how do you choose which charity to support? If you want your money to go as far as possible, find out what the organization’s spending ratio is. The spending ratio is a comparison of how much money […]
The Key to Slow-Cooking Chicken
Want to slow-cook some chicken for dinner this week? (Maybe this chicken, fennel, and white bean soup? Yum!) Then keep in mind: You should buy chicken thighs, not breasts. That’s because dark meat has more fat than white meat, and as a result, it doesn’t dry out as quickly. Thighs should be slow-cooked for about six hours. (If you prefer white […]
Would You Try an At-Home Gel Manicure?
Who wouldn’t want a manicure that lasts up to 14 days without chipping? It’s no wonder that salon gel manicures have continued to gain popularity in the past year. But even though they last longer, all of those trips to the salon can get expensive. Thankfully, several companies have come out with at-home gel manicure sets, complete with the UV […]
How to *Not* Tear Your Pie Crust
If you’re on pie-duty for Thanksgiving next week, this tip for transferring your pie crust from counter to pie plate will come in handy. To avoid tearing your curst as you position it into the pie plate, start by rolling out your dough on a piece of floured wax or parchment paper. Once you have it to the correct thickness, […]
A Free Way to Make Your Donation Go Further
Before you give money to your favorite charity, look into ways to make your donation dollars go further by checking to see if your company will match your contribution. Many companies have corporate giving programs, and support charities that the founders are passionate about or that align with the type of business it is. Frequently, they will match money given […]
In a Pickle? Let Us Help!
I don’t know about you, but for me, most days bring some kind of minor calamity. Think: “I cut my bangs too short!,” “I ruined my lipstick” (see photo), “I overcooked the chicken!,” and my personal pet peeve, “I shrunk my favorite sweater.” One wrong move, and suddenly you’re annoyed, frustrated, and left wondering, “Now what?” We’re sure you’ve got […]
