When you’re trying to stick to a budget but also want to treat your special someone to a date night, you might feel stuck. After all, date nights can be expensive. Even if you don’t have anything more than dinner and a movie planned, you could end up paying close to $100! But don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to spend
As we head into the holiday season with the endless gift lists and sudden sales, emotional spending is at an all-time high. All of the sudden you look around, your budget is busted and you might have even spent your savings or gotten yourself into debt. Here are some emotional purchases that might make your holidays a little less merry:
Clients are always asking us how to stage their home for sale, revamp their decor to look the best for buyers or how to make their house look freshly flipped. But why wait until you are ready to sell your home before you make it the relaxing oasis you deserve?! Better yet, why not revitalize your space so that you
When you’re in your 20s, you feel like you have your whole life ahead of you. The word retirement makes you think of a gated community, golf carts and grey hair. Who cares about that stuff? But something happens when you turn 40. Your body starts to remind you that you’re not as young as you used to be. In fact, my
You and your partner NEED a night out. An adult evening away from the kids, just the two of you. Just one problem, your piggy bank is feeling a bit light and you don’t know if you can afford childcare for the evening. Here are a few tips and tricks that can help you achieve that date night out at
If you make money on a home sale, you may have a tax bill coming. Selling your home and finding a new place to live can be exciting—especially if you anticipate making some money in the process. But as anyone who has received a paycheck knows, earning income and paying taxes go hand-in-hand. If you stand to profit from selling your home, you
Let’s face it – we all love kitchens. Somehow kitchens tend to communicate the theme and tone of the entire home. Not to mention the fact that most family gatherings and conversations seem to end up in the kitchen as well. (Maybe it has something to do with the fact that we’re sort of crazy about food.) Regardless, since the
1. FLEXIBILITY Don’t pick a coffee table that is going to tie you down – literally or figuratively. When picking a coffee table consider if the design and style will continue to work for several years down the road. Also, think about how it would fit into the room if you were to rearrange. Furniture pieces now days shouldn’t make