If you or your parents or grandparents need help with home renovations you can't afford, Rebuilding Together may be able to help. The nonprofit organization builds free wheelchair ramps and provides FREE critical home repairs, modifications and improvements to low-income, elderly and disabled … [Read more...] about Free wheelchair ramps and home repairs for needy
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Kids’ crafts: Make a braided-rope dog toy
When it comes to kids' crafts, I like projects they can make and use rather than just make and throw away. During a recent sleepover in my house, I enlisted the help of two kids to try out one of the DIY projects I have bookmarked on Pinterest.Using fleece fabric left over from winter projects, … [Read more...] about Kids’ crafts: Make a braided-rope dog toy
7 tips for frugal pet ownership
Do you have a pet? If you're like 62% of Americans, you do. And get this: We pet owners--I've had my dog, Buffy, for 10 years -- will spend about $52 billion on our pets in 2012. That's just crazy.If you're reading this, clearly you are interested in ways to save money in all areas of your life. … [Read more...] about 7 tips for frugal pet ownership
How to make money taking surveys
While I don't advocate taking part in research surveys as a full-time occupation, those with the time and inclination can earn cash and gift cards for major retailers. Most of the major players operate in a similar manner. You register your email address and then complete a basic questionnaire, … [Read more...] about How to make money taking surveys
Free and cheap crafts and classes for adults
Whether you're looking for decorating ideas for your home, camping how-tos or scrapbooking techniques, you've got quite a few ways to try something new on the cheap. During hands-on craft events and expert-led workshops at major retailers, you can participate in jewelry-making demos, find out how to … [Read more...] about Free and cheap crafts and classes for adults
How to make money as a mystery shopper
I love shopping. I love making money, too -- so I have more money to shop with. So I guess it's only natural that I'm a part-time mystery shopper for several companies. I have found that you will not get rich as a mystery shopper, but it can be a nice second income, and you may even get some free … [Read more...] about How to make money as a mystery shopper
Need a visa? Here’s how to get one.
So you’re headed on that dream vacation. All packed? Passport, toothbrush, change of underwear? Check, check and you betcha. How about a visa? And we’re not talking credit card, but that piece of paper stuck into your passport that gives you entrance into a foreign country. Never needed one before? … [Read more...] about Need a visa? Here’s how to get one.
