While it’s ideal to have emergency supplies and savings at the ready in case of a disaster, most of us can’t afford to have back…
amy.dixonSeptember 6, 2022
Best Budget Appliances for Small Spaces
Working with a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice convenience. With the right appliances, you can enjoy the perks of a well-equipped kitchen,…
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Get out your pizza peel, National Cheese Pizza Day is coming up on Sept. 5! And if you’ve never made pizza from scratch before, this…
amy.dixonAugust 25, 2022
Everyone talks about “spring cleaning” as if it’s a big event because we’re always giddy to exchange dark winter nights with sunny summer days. Spring…
amy.dixonAugust 23, 2022
Most of us can’t afford to completely transform our homes according to seasonal or yearly changes in design trends. And if we could, we might…
amy.dixonAugust 18, 2022
Whether we were first introduced to it in preschool, play group, day care, or kindergarten, it’s likely that our early experiences of childhood education included…
amy.dixonAugust 16, 2022
If the kids are coming home from school ready to ransack the cupboards like they’ve never seen food before and you want to direct them…
amy.dixonAugust 11, 2022
Happy National Book Lovers Day to bibliophiles everywhere! Now what’s a “bibliophile,” you ask? It’s a bookworm—someone who absolutely loves books and loves reading. We may…
amy.dixonAugust 9, 2022
Allowance probably seemed like a simple concept when it first came up, or when you were first asked. If you’ve talked to other parents about…
amy.dixonAugust 4, 2022
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost back-to-school time! **screaming face emoji ** You may have little ones headed off to their first day of…
amy.dixonJuly 28, 2022
Our preferences in the kitchen are often determined by what we learned as kids. We pick up tips and tricks from our moms and grandmas,…
amy.dixonJuly 26, 2022
In honor of National Vanilla Ice Cream Day on July 23, we dug into the history of this treat that most of us consider to…
amy.dixonJuly 21, 2022
Every household in the U.S. has been affected by increasing expenses. It seems like absolutely everything from gasoline to garbage bags has gone up in…
amy.dixonJuly 19, 2022
When we think of a “dining room,” most of us recall a rarely used space with very formal furniture that included a cabinet filled with…
amy.dixonJuly 14, 2022
Buying a new TV isn’t as simple as it used to be. Once upon a time, if you heard the words “plasma screen” or “high…
amy.dixonJuly 12, 2022
Those of us who love baking cookies and sweets love whipping up our favorite recipes all the time. When summer temps are at recording-breaking heights,…
amy.dixonJuly 7, 2022
It’s the hottest summer ever! Everyone wants to get outside and soak in the sunshine, but it helps to have fun activities that will keep…
amy.dixonJuly 5, 2022
Apartment life can feel pretty beige what with all the neutral paint colors, decorating restrictions, and that tiny, tiny balcony. The good news, though—if you…
amy.dixonJune 28, 2022
This year, July 4 lands on a Monday and that means we get to enjoy a true 3-day holiday for our Independence Day celebrations. That…
amy.dixonJune 23, 2022
Are you suited up for summer? Because summertime is backyard grilling time and if your patio isn’t dressed to the nines by now, you’re late…
amy.dixonJune 21, 2022
