Combine green recycling with green gardening through these fun ideas for using recycled materials in the garden. Recycled materials make for fun and interesting garden containers. Turn "junk" into charming gardening containers. Learn how to plant a container garden with kids. How to Make a Recycled Mini-Container Garden By Francesca Singer Photo credit: Nanimo on … [Read more...] about Tips for Using Recycled Materials in the Garden – Upcycled Gardening
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What’s it Really Like Buying Glasses Online? Sponsored by Zenni
Ordering glasses online is a simple way to save money on prescription lenses. Learn all about shopping for glasses online. Sponsored by Zenni. The summer I turned twelve, I memorized the eye doctor's chart because I knew I would fail the test otherwise. Back then there were hardly any frames to choose from, especially in the price point I was looking in. Eventually my … [Read more...] about What’s it Really Like Buying Glasses Online? Sponsored by Zenni
Simple Ways to Save Money
What are your favorite ways to save money to make room for things you truly care about? Here are some of our top money saving tips. Life is expensive! Here are some of our favorite ways to save money to meet financial goals. 7 Easy Ways to Save Money #1 Make a Budget This is so important! If you've never made a budget before, I recommend tracking your spending … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Save Money
Learn How to Lower Energy Bills in Two Easy Steps
A simple tool from PG&E could give you lower energy bills in minutes. Learn how in this sponsored post! I love the modern conveniences of gas and electricity, but sometimes the bills are painfully high. Thankfully, PG&E (the sponsor of this post) has tools to help customers such as the Home Energy Checkup and Rate Comparison Tool, which allows you to see your … [Read more...] about Learn How to Lower Energy Bills in Two Easy Steps
How to Decide How Much Life Insurance You Need
How do you decide how much life insurance you need? Here are some things to consider. What Is Life Insurance? I didn’t think about life insurance much until I had kids. My oldest daughter Emma was born, and suddenly it was important to make sure she would be okay. This is where supplemental life insurance comes into play. Companies like Aflac (the sponsor of this post) … [Read more...] about How to Decide How Much Life Insurance You Need