Five Tax Deductions You May Have Missed

“The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” — Albert Einstein. Do you find tax returns to be completely and utterly confusing? Well, cut your self some slack—even Einstein found taxes complicated. Many taxpayers have two fears. One, an audit. And two, missing a major credit or deduction. We may not be able to help you with an audit, but if you haven’t finished Read more ...

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Try Something New with Your PB&J

In case you missed it, yesterday was National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Of course, this classic sandwich is a staple for many all year round, maybe even to the point of getting a bit monotonous. How do you make a good thing even better? Try these variations on the standard PB&J and give your brown bag something to smile about. Try it Elvis Style. The King loved his peanut butter and banana Read more ...

The Best Ways to Save in April

Most of us equate the month of April with taxes, bad jokes and rain showers. But it’s not all unpleasant. April brings the promise of good weather and summertime, so it’s time to start planning accordingly. Get ready for the good things to come and score these great deals. National Parks: Now that the weather is getting nice, it’s a great time to visit the National Parks. They’re offering Read more ...

Five Tips for Making the Perfect Egg

Getting ready to cook a dozen eggs or so? Many families around the country will be doing the same thing this weekend as they prepare to decorate Easter eggs. Here are five tips to help you end up with the perfect batch of eggs. Choose good eggs. Make sure they’re clean, free of cracks and not expired. Look for the USDA grade shield or mark since graded eggs must meet standards for quality and Read more ...

Creative Egg Decorating Ideas

Ways to Unleash Your Inner Artist. Egg decorating is the perfect time to let your creativity run wild. Start with the basic inexpensive decorating kits, like those from Paas or Dudley and then improvise. Instead of splurging on fancy kits, find things around your house and be all sorts of artistic. Here’s how to add some flair to your Easter eggs. Dye eggs while they’re still warm. It’ll Read more ...

Help for Spring Allergies

“The difference between an itch and an allergy is about one hundred bucks.”  –Anonymous. Spring is in the air and along with it, pollen and other allergens, ready to wreak havoc on immune and respiratory systems everywhere. If you suffer from spring allergies, you may already be armed with the proper medications. Did you know that there are other simple steps you can take to minimize your Read more ...

A Ten-Minute Tidy

A quick lesson in speed cleaning. Spring is coming—can you tell by the scent of cleaning products wafting through your neighborhood? There may still snow on the ground where you live, but the season for deep cleaning is right around the corner. However, with busy work schedules and a constant stream of kids running through the house, many families would be happy to just de-clutter the surface. Read more ...