10+ Things We Are Sick of Seeing

As I was writing this post, I texted a few friends to ask what trends they were sick of. Slime was at the top of the list. But as we continued our lists, I started getting answers like I’m sick of… “my kids” or “carpooling.” And one friends stated she was “SO sick of sex!” While I sympathize, these answers don’t […]

Help! I Have Hideous Dry, Cracking Hands!

With cold and the flu going around, I am washing my hands constantly. As a result, they are dry and cracking! So our staff put together their favorite products to make our hands look good again! Moisturizing soap. Steal: Jergens Moisturizing Hand Wash comes in an almond cherry scent and lathers great for kids, $6.99. or Mountain Falls Moisturizing […]

The Burger Experiment: Will a McDonald’s Burger Ever Rot?

My kids heard the rumor that if you put a McDonalds hamburger on a shelf, it won’t change. The thought being that it is so filled with preservatives that it never rots; it stays exactly the same. So last year, for their science fair project, we decided to get to the bottom of the rumor. We bought 2 […]

Movies to Stream Before the Oscars

Haven’t seen the movies up for the Oscars yet? You have a chance to see some of the earlier releases at home with a glass of wine and microwave popcorn. Here’s a list of what you can catch and where: The Big Sick Nominated for: best original screenplay Where to see it Amazon Prime (If you don’t have Amazon, you […]

Wine Country: The Finger Lakes

You don’t need to visit Napa to have a great experience touring wine country. Skaneateles Lake is the highest, bluest, and clearest of the major Finger Lakes and among the cleanest in the country. The village itself is lined with Greek Revival and Victorian houses. Experience world-class New York wine, unique cultural opportunities and stunning […]

7 Tips for Cutting Down Your Grocery Bill

I know it is my job to feed my family, but come on! Every time I go to the supermarket — and I try to go to the less fancy ones even though I end up wanting to rip my hair out at the long check out line — I spend hundreds of dollars. If I […]

Saving Up with this Penny-Pinching App

A friend recently recommended an app for penny-pinching called Acorns. It allows you to invest by by rounding up every purchase you make to the nearest dollar. So, if you buy a coffee for $4.75, 24¢ would go into an investment portfolio. It costs $1 a month and you can cash out of investments whenever you want. […]

Tips for Planning a Perfect Wedding

The structure of weddings have really stayed the same for decades now, but one of the biggest changes to come along is the internet. Registries, Guest Books, and Wedding Websites (also known as wedsites) are great for capturing everything you will need for the big day. Here are some online tools that are unique and useful for […]