Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Garage

“Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.” –Anonymous. First step (and this is for the ambitious), put all your junk in the driveway and promise to put nothing back in unless it’s of use and has a designated spot. Give your garage a good scrubbing. Cover oil spills with cat litter overnight to absorb oil. Sweep Read more ...

Quick Tips for Organizing Closets

“Any closet is a walk-in closet if you try hard enough.” –Steve Connelly We all want that picture perfect closet—walk-in, color-coded, matching hangers, and a spot for everything. But if you’re like many people, your closet may look more like a wardrobe-sized junk drawer. Here are some quick and easy closet solutions that don’t require a remodel. Extender rods will double your Read more ...

Save More of the Green That Matters

“Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.” -Anonymous. This weekend, you’ll be seeing a lot of green—in the form of four-leaf clovers, leprechauns and the arch in the middle of the rainbow. But the most popular green? Dollar bills. Now’s a great time to talk about the green that really matters and ask yourself, “What am I doing to save more Read more ...

Eating Green on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to convince your kids that green veggies are cool! Here are some healthy options for your St. Paddy’s meal: Asparagus. It’s rich in vitamin C, folate and vitamin A. It also contains almost 70% of the daily value for vitamin K, a nutrient that helps the blood clot to heal wounds. Avocados. 
The avocado gets a bad rap among vegetables because of its Read more ...

Grow Where You’re Planted

How to Garden When You Don’t Have a Yard You can grow your veggies and eat them, too, even if you live in a high rise or in the middle of a concrete jungle. There are lots of opportunities for people with a green thumb but no green space of their own to grow their own food and slash their grocery budget. Here are some possibilities. Start Small If you’re a total novice and growing veggies Read more ...

Top Deals for Your Friends & Family This Spring

Warmer weather and brighter days can only mean that spring is in the air. Celebrate your friends and family by giving them the gift of an exclusive offer! Walk into the upcoming season with spring trends and spring cleaning savings that we’ve collected just for you. Don’t forget that some coupons are stackable to give you a bigger saving! Sears – SAVENOW– Friends & Family: Save Up to Read more ...

It’s International Women’s Day

Happy Women’s History Month and more specifically, International Women’s Day! In some countries, it’s like Mother’s Day with children giving small presents and tokens of appreciation. And while it’s always a good idea to honor mom, we’re celebrating our girl power by recognizing some organizations that are doing amazing things for women everywhere. Rescuing women and children from the Read more ...

Mad About Basketball

March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but somewhere in between, you’re likely to find a few Jayhawks, Blue Devils and Tarheels running around. ‘Tis the month for a little madness as college basketball playoffs start on March 19 to determine the season’s best team. It’s also a great excuse for a party. If you want to throw a slam-dunk of a shindig, here are a few ideas. Part Read more ...