Because I run so many different sites it helps to have a team of writers that assist me with fresh and relevant content for all of you! This post is brought to you by Lindsay Z.! She is a good friend, and the wife of my blogging Partner Drew Z. You will see a mix and match of articles coming from her, Drew, and myself from time to time. While most of their articles will be focused on saving money, most of mine will be focused on making more money. Please welcome Lindsay in the comments and your … [Read more...]

Confession: I'm no Bob Ross! But I have gone to quite a few paint parties with a variety of different instructors and there were some basic tips I've learned. Use these tips and you'll be able to paint on your own or instruct your own paint party. … [Read more...]

Making your own hummingbird food is quick, cheap and easy. Sure, you can buy hummingbird food that you can mix up for a couple dollars or the pre-made stuff for about $5 a bottle, but that hummingbird food has dyes in it that are not good for the hummingbirds. Some people like the idea of the red color because it has been used in the marketing of bird feeders so much, but it's much better to make your own. … [Read more...]

I went in search of a nightstand for a very narrow area on one side of a bed in our guestroom and had very poor luck finding anything. Admittedly, I did find a couple of things but they were much more expensive than I thought they should be or was willing to pay. I saw a couple cute ideas on pinterest but they were a lot more labor intensive than I wanted, or required skills I do not really possess, or they just didn't have the look I wanted. So, I started to think outside the box and see what I … [Read more...]