Lifestyle

  • 10 Tips and Tools to Fight Procrastination

    We’ve all been there: a huge to-do list at work, but buzzing cell phones, never-ending messages on social media, and cat-themed slideshows consume much of the day. Procrastination affects everyone at some point, making it hard to stay on task…

  • 13 Foods to Keep Your Wallet and Waistline in Check

    Saving money and slimming down are top priorities for countless people. Luckily, many foods that naturally encourage weight loss and a healthy lifestyle are among the least expensive products at the grocery store and farmers market. With these staple items…

  • 17 Tips for Planning a Wedding on a Budget

    Still basking in the afterglow of a holiday or Valentine’s Day proposal? Sooner or later (preferably sooner), you’ll have to start calculating how much the wedding is likely to cost — and determine whether you can afford it. Adding up…

  • 10 Awesome Honeymoons on a Budget

    Weddings get more expensive every year and many newlyweds find themselves tapped out by the time the honeymoon rolls around. Don’t let the financial stress of a wedding deprive you of a lovely post-nuptials holiday. Cheapism.com found 10 destinations with…

  • 10 Tips for Landscaping on the Cheap

    Take a look at your yard — the grass can always be greener. If you’re like many homeowners, you pay more attention to the interior of your house than to the exterior. But consider this: More people see (and judge)…

  • 16 Tips for Teaching the Kids About Money

    There are several “talks” that parents have with their children over the years. The sex talk, the drugs talk, and perhaps less common, but just as important, the money talk. Money is a taboo subject in America, right up there…

  • 12 Essential Tools for Frugal Gardeners

    Gardening is more popular than ever. Community gardens are overflowing, youth gardening programs are blossoming, and more than one-third of American households cultivate vegetables either at home or in a…

  • How Much Allowance Is Right for Your Child?

    An allowance can teach a child many valuable lessons. But money can be a mixed blessing, so it’s important to settle on an appropriate amount before doling out dollars. Consider…

  • Get Active! 12 Places to Find Workout Clothing for Less

    Companies like Lululemon and Athleta brought high style to workout gear, with high prices to match. Still, you can climb down the price ladder and land in territory where fitness…

  • Stylish Home Décor for Less

    There’s nothing like coming home after a long day of work. Whether you prefer sleek modern furniture or comfy classics, you want it all to come together a welcoming look…

  • 12 Outdoor Workouts Perfect for Social Distancing

    Spring has sprung and it’s time to move your workout from the stuffy gym to the fresh air outside. Taking exercise outside is cheaper than working out in a gym…

  • 10 Apps that Put Cash in Your Pocket

    Smartphones increasingly dominate our lives. We use them while waiting for friends, for listening to music, taking pictures, playing games, and reading the news. So why not put a smartphone…

  • 21 Common Household Items to Reuse and Upcycle

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the average American generates 4.38 pounds of waste every day. About 1.51 pounds of that is recycled or composted, but that leaves a…

  • 10 Budget Bridal Shower Ideas

    It’s no secret that weddings are expensive. The website WeddingStats reports that the average cost of a wedding in 2014 was just several hundred dollars shy of $29,000. As of…

  • 10 Steps to Starting a Garden From Seed

    Spring has arrived and gardeners are itching to get their hands dirty. However, it’s too early to start planting in colder parts of the country, since seeds and young plants…

  • Skip the Flip-Flops: 10 Ways to Save on Kids’ Clothes

    Kids tear through their clothes, literally. They either outgrow things at an alarming rate or wear them so hard that they don’t last longer than a few months. And while…

  • 10 Fitness Essentials for $25 and Less

    Whether you’re a gym junkie or prefer to work out at home, you need some equipment to help you stay in tip-top shape. While weight sets and cardio machines are…

  • 10 Essential Life Skills for 20-Somethings

    The life lessons that you learn in your 20s should help make you an independent person. Some are financial and some are practical. Your financial accomplishments will help you survive…