(Editor’s note: please welcome Leanne’s great suggestions on how to get the best glasses for your child. Thanks Leanne!) Looking after a child’s eyesight is something any parent worth their salt will be keen to do. Booking an eye test is the quickest part of the process, but when it comes to choosing a frame [...]

I lived in heavy snow country for many years when my husband and I first married, and it was always important to get ready for winter driving. I thought when we moved to Texas that I was putting that behind me. However, after a few years here, I’ve come to realize that it is just [...]

(Editor’s note: Stan brings us some suggestions for a project now that makes spring extra beautiful. Thanks Stan!) For Next Year’s Garden – Plant Bulbs Now At the end of every gardening season I think about the changes I would like to make for the next year. I review the color combinations of the annuals [...]

Back in January of 2008, I joined a local grocery savings program called Savings Angel. Founded in West Michigan, the program took the sales flyers of local grocery stores and matched them with coupons from the Sunday paper. Online coupons were also linked. At $19.95 a month, this program was a great way for those [...]

(Editor’s note: Please welcome Sandra who has some winning suggestions for your Christmas shopping this season. Thanks Sandra!) Shopping for Grandma and Grandpa is not the easiest task. You probably want to give something meaningful, but also something that doesn’t just take up more unnecessary space. The following collection of gadgets is perfect for both [...]

Ever notice that the holiday time seems to be an equal-parts mix of joy and anxiety? I know I’m not the only one who struggles this time of year. As much as I love the holiday spirit, part of me just feels too rushed and too anxious to really be able to enjoy it. First [...]