No, it's not an actual party. (You should not be having any parties or gatherings of any kind, right now.)However, that doesn't mean you can't hang out with friends and enjoy the latest must-watch movie, show or series on Netflix. Thanks to technology, you can all still watch the same show … [Read more...] about How to throw a Netflix Party with friends & family
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How to stream on your TV
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Picture it -- everyone pushing and shoving to get a good look at your little computer screen so they can watch YouTube, Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime. If you need a little more elbow room now that everyone is home or if you would just rather watch on a bigger screen, here’s what you need to know … [Read more...] about How to stream on your TV
Calm App offers free resource page for mental and emotional wellness
Breathe in. Breathe out. Stay calm.If you meditate or need assistance drifting off to sleep, you're probably very familiar with the popular app Calm. (For bargain hunters, it's a bit pricey. However, the premium content is definitely worth the membership price.) Want more tips about … [Read more...] about Calm App offers free resource page for mental and emotional wellness
Fun things adults can do while social distancing
You may have transitioned to working from home, or you have chosen to voluntary distance yourself. Smart move. Social distancing is a proven method to slow, or flatten, the curve.Boredom can be a problem, or you may worry that your work will take over your home routine. Globally, officials … [Read more...] about Fun things adults can do while social distancing
Listen to Broadway show tunes for free
The sun'll come out tomorrow...Leapin' lizards, Broadway musical fans! You don't have to go to New York City to enjoy musical theater. Thanks to AccuBroadway, you can enjoy the melodies and lyrics of your favorite musicals right from your own living room. Want more tips about how to cope at … [Read more...] about Listen to Broadway show tunes for free
12 Free Resources to Help Keep Kids Busy
With the kids at home for the near future, there are only so many books and board games you have at home to keep them busy. You will have to rely on other resources to get you through until they go back to school. Don’t worry, because there is an entire internet filled with free resources to support … [Read more...] about 12 Free Resources to Help Keep Kids Busy
Food delivery deals for national restaurant chains
Pizza has always been the go-to, when it comes to having dinner delivered. However, nowadays, you can get food delivered from just about any and every restaurant.Even if you've never considered having food delivered, now may be the time to join the popular trend. On the other hand, there's a … [Read more...] about Food delivery deals for national restaurant chains
How to choose the best cloth diapers for baby
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Cloth diapers have come a long way since your mother or grandmother used them. If you’ve decided to use cloth diapers for financial or environmental reasons, you have seen that there are dozens of types of diapers, materials and fasteners available. If you ask 100 people what the best … [Read more...] about How to choose the best cloth diapers for baby
9 ways to rack up savings on magazines
You browse through the piles of beauty magazines at the hair salon and wish the dentist's office had better (and newer) choices of magazines. So where can you get a good deal on magazine subscriptions for yourself? Living on a budget does not mean you have to do without glossies and other 'zines. … [Read more...] about 9 ways to rack up savings on magazines
5 steps to confronting debt and getting ahead
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This post is by Greg Johnson of Club Thrifty.Debt sucks.It sucks up your paycheck. It sucks up your energy. Most important, it sucks up your options.In our new book, Zero Down Your Debt, my wife Holly and I explain how our debt was holding us back. It was destroying the power of our … [Read more...] about 5 steps to confronting debt and getting ahead
Save money, get fit, eat healthy, get organized and have more fun this year
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We know that people look at the New Year as a time to make a new start. We're putting together our five days of New Year’s resolutions, with strategies to keep them. This is for anyone who wants to spend less on groceries, get fit, eat healthier food, get organized and have more fun in the new … [Read more...] about Save money, get fit, eat healthy, get organized and have more fun this year
Smart advice about starting your own business
You’re finally ready to take the plunge and start your company. But starting a business takes more than picking a name and putting up a Facebook page.Before you sell (or code) your first widget, you need a proper business structure. At both the federal and state government level, … [Read more...] about Smart advice about starting your own business
How to make homemade vanilla extract
One of my goals for this year is to begin making holiday gifts in November, so I'm not stressing and rushing to finish up gifts mid-December. One of my favorite homemade gifts to give (and keep for myself) is homemade vanilla extract, but it takes time to develop so you need to start it … [Read more...] about How to make homemade vanilla extract
Medicare open enrollment: How to pick a plan
Medicare open enrollment is a time each year during which people who are on Medicare can change their health plans or their prescription drug coverage for the following year. This year’s open enrollment period is from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.Here are your benefit options:Original … [Read more...] about Medicare open enrollment: How to pick a plan
Less extreme coupon strategies save money and time
If you've ever seen TLC's "Extreme Couponing," you might conclude that coupons are for crazy people. You don't need a five-year supply of toilet paper, and you especially don't want to devote 40 hours a week to planning your grocery shopping.If you do a little studying and monitoring, you can … [Read more...] about Less extreme coupon strategies save money and time
