Karen Mendes

Frugal Living for Homeowners: Small Steps You Can Take to Save Big

by Karen Mendes | For The Home, Frugal Ideas, Tips | 0 Comments

A rich person once admitted that if you watch your pennies then the dollars watch themselves. It makes sense; being frugal is an exercise in micromanagement. If you pay attention to regular expenses, it will make a tremendous impact on your bottom line. Here are a number of small steps to take to ensure you’re working toward big savings. Frugal Living for Homeowners: Small Steps You Can Take to Save Big Stop Drinking a lot of Coffee Drinking coffee becomes a ritual. Aside from mornings, people consume it in the afternoon and evenings. These days, a cup of coffee can cost more than a few dollars. Even if you make coffee at home, you may wind up spending a lot each week on beans,...

15 Spicy Sriracha Recipes

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Recipes, Sriracha Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

Sriracha is the new buzz and ranges through all ages and generations. It's been around for a while but just recently became a famous household condiment. Personally, I got addicted to it as well. It has a super spicy kick but, like a lot of hot sauces, it doesn't leave you hanging in the taste department. Check out these 15 Spicy Sriracha Recipes we found that not only sound amazing, but look amazing too!! 15 Spicy Sriracha Recipes Sriracha Cauliflower Bites with Peanut Dipping Sauce | Kim’s Healthy Eats - Are you in to using cauliflower as a substitute for some of your food? Try this zesty appetizer! Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Tofu | It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken - If you're in to vegan...

Must Have Beach Backpacking Supplies

by Karen Mendes | Summer | 0 Comments

Beach backpacking can be a fun activity for the entire family. Especially now when people aren't traveling very far. If you happen to live in an area along the coast, you can do this without even leaving your state! But there are certain things you will need, especially if it's an overnight hike! Once a beach hiker has its itinerary set and obtains knowledge of their chosen trail’s tides, it is time to gather the pertinent supplies for their adventure. Must-Have Beach Backpacking Supplies Beach Backpacking Supplies: Backpack and Tent Pack Light. A suitable, real backpacking backpack is necessary for maximum comfort during the long miles along the sand rocks. A backpack with a hip belt...

Mother’s Day Gift Idea – 50% off Preserved Real Rose with Hearth Necklace

by Karen Mendes | Amazon, Gift Ideas, Mother's Day Gift Ideas | 0 Comments

Mother's Day is coming up fast. If you are looking for something unique for mom and you are on a budget, check out this beautiful Baocanshe Preserved Real Roses with Heart Necklace. The persevered flower is a real rose! I love how different this is and I'm always looking for something different when giving gifts. I think mom would love this! Right now you can get it for 50% off and pay only $10.99 with coupon code L2W3V764 at checkout. This code is good until 4/25/22. And this ship FREE with prime! Don’t have Amazon Prime? That’s ok you can Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial to see what it’s all about! Once you try it out, if you decide it’s not right for you, you can cancel before...

200 Rainbow Wood Craft Sticks for under $7 shipped

by Karen Mendes | Amazon, Crafts, DIY | 0 Comments

Rainbow Wood Craft Sticks Summer is coming and you may want to update your craft supplies for the kids. I found this 200 pack of Rainbow Colored Wood Craft Sticks for only $6.24 on Amazon and they ship free with Prime. They come with a storage bag too. These are great for so many crafts. Here are some of our favorite crafts: Make Crafts Using Broken Crayons Father's Day Crafts for Kids to Make Popsicle Stick Crafts Grab this Digital Craft Ideas Magazine for just $3.39, no coupon needed! Don’t have Amazon Prime? That’s ok you can Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial to see what it’s all about! Once you try it out, if you decide it’s not right for you, you can cancel before your trial is up...

Rainbow Double Sided Baby Nest – 40% off

by Karen Mendes | Amazon, Baby Gift Ideas, Gift Ideas | 0 Comments

Here is a good deal for yourself or for a baby gift. This Rainbow Double Sided Baby Nest is adorable and very handy if you want to keep your baby in your room next to you and when you are on the go. I love the muted colors and the cute rainbow design. It's a great gift for a new parent! This is double sided with a cute pattern on one side, and a soft plush fabric on the other. The regular price is $49.99 but right now you can save 40% when you use coupon code X84QWRE6 at checkout and pay under $30! This code is good until 4/25/22. This ships Free with and without Amazon Prime since it's over $25. This is a great deal on a baby gift. Don’t have Amazon Prime? That’s ok you can Try...

10 Things to Look At on Pinterest

by Karen Mendes | DIY | 28 Comments

Pinterest, Pinterest, Pinterest. It's what everyone is talking about. Pinterest is the place to hang out. It's where all the cool kids hang... or the cool moms. It's the place to get great ideas, to learn new DIY skill's, to get inspired, to find great recipes (and sometimes bad ones), and to waste a lot of time. Haha. Seriously I am sure you've all wasted time getting sucked into Pinterest at least once or twice. I know I have about 100 times a week. But that's not so bad. Pinterest inspires me to do things, to make things, to try things and to blog sometimes too! I get ideas and think to myself (being a blogger that is) "I can do that too and I can blog about it!". I have a...

Choosing Great Herbs to Grow In Pots

by Karen Mendes | Gardening | 0 Comments

. Choosing Great Herbs to Grow In Pots Herb lovers don’t need a lot of space to grow their useful plants. Herbs can be grown in containers on the patio, porch, windowsill, or under lights. Imagine the money that can be saved by growing one’s own herbs for cooking? Herbs make attractive plants adding beauty as well as function to the home. So where to start and which herbs do best in containers? Let’s begin with the best herbs to grow for culinary use. Basil, parsley, chives, mint, oregano, thyme, and French tarragon are a few of the most popular. All do well in containers. Basil is an annual, which means it will grow for one season, go to seed, then die. The thing to remember is to harvest...

30 Packs of Garden Seeds for $.50 each!

by Karen Mendes | Amazon, Gardening | 0 Comments

Grab this 30 pack set of seeds on Amazon right now for less than $15 shipped with Amazon Prime! That makes each seed packing just $0.50! This is a GREAT variety of seeds. If you are new to gardening, make sure you check out my post 10 Easiest Veggies to Grow in a Garden! Don’t have Amazon Prime? That’s ok you can Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial to see what it’s all about! Once you try it out, if you decide it’s not right for you, you can cancel before your trial is up and pay nothing. Some of my favorite benefits of Amazon Prime: * Instantly watch thousands of movies and TV episodes * Borrow Kindle books * Get unlimited FREE two-day shipping (no minimum order size)

82 Pcs Garden Tools Set for under $25

by Karen Mendes | Amazon, Gardening | 0 Comments

Grab this 82 Piece Garden Tools set for under $25 on Amazon right now with Free Prime shipping. If you don't have Prime look below to to see all the benefits of having Amazon Prime. This set meets all your needs in your garden, helping you create a vibrant and colorful garden paradise. Easily till, dig, plant, spray and comprehensively handle any indoor or outdoor gardening scenario: vegetables, herbs, flowers, & more! Comprehensive & complete gardening tools set for your garden, lawn and yard. This set also included 9 pcs mini succulent tools set, suitable for succulent plants, bonsai plants and indoors for small plants, etc. A must-have for gardening lovers. Don’t have Amazon...

The Interactive Chore Chart: Getting Your Kids Excited About Spring Cleaning

by Karen Mendes | Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

There was a song my kindergarten teacher used to have us sing when it was time to clean up the classroom after playtime: Clean up, clean up Everybody, everywhere Clean up, clean up Everybody do their share I would gladly join in on singing the song with my classmates, but I did not so readily join in when it came time to actually clean up. At home, too, my mom had a hard time getting me to pick up after myself. Being a kid, I liked leaving my toys where they were. They were paused in a moment of action that I could return to at any time without having to perform a recap of the last drama I had the toys partake in. Old habits die hard, I guess. But when chores are made to be fun,...

Buying Tips for Parents Who Want to be Eco-Friendly

by Karen Mendes | Tips | 0 Comments

Being eco-friendly can seem incredibly difficult for many families, and it can be even harder for families with children and new babies. A lot of the products for babies are disposable, from wipes to diapers to baby food, it can put pressure on parents who want to reduce their carbon footprint and be as conscious of the environment as possible, however, it is not impossible! There are many ways you can reduce, reuse and recycle items. Here are a few tips for parents who want to be eco-friendly in their choices for baby purchases. 1. Reusable, Compostable, or Plant-Based Diapers Moving away from single-use diapers is perhaps the best way that parents can reduce their waste. With newborns...

5 Tricks for Saving Money on Home Maintenance

by Karen Mendes | For The Home, Tips | 0 Comments

One of the things that homeowners hate the most is when they have unexpected expenditures. Whether it's a home appliance, garage doors, pool pump, or something else, these costs can have a major impact on our budget, sometimes derailing other financial plans and investments. However, there are lots of things you can do to eliminate or, at least, reduce these costs. “Preventative repairs are the best way to extend the life expectancy of your roof, but also other parts of the house," according to Piedmont Roofing, a Fairfax County roofing contractor. How much do these repairs cost? The best way to find the annual home repair expenditures is by calculating 1% of your total home value. So, if...

Home Security Guide: Turn Your Home Into a Safe Space With These Easy Tips

by Karen Mendes | For The Home, Tips | 0 Comments

Moving into a brand-new home is for sure one of the most exciting things in the world. It's a place where you feel most comfortable and where you can do whatever your heart desires. But a house cannot be home, and a safe haven, if you do not feel safe in it. Unfortunately, in the past couple of years, it seems like burglaries have become pretty frequent, which definitely isn't good news. That's precisely one of the reasons why you should implement some safety measures that are going to make you feel protected at any moment. Luckily, there is a number of things you can implement that are going to keep you protected. Now, if you've never obtained anything related to home security, this whole...

How to Clean an Oil Painting

by Karen Mendes | Tips | 0 Comments

The average American household spends around $50-$60 every month on cleaning supplies. We spend hundreds of dollars on cleaning every part of our homes, but one thing that often gets overlooked are paintings. If you have paintings in your home, you need to know how to clean an oil painting. Removing layers of grime that build up on the painting can get the looking years younger if done right. Of course, there’s always the danger that the oil painting can sustain damage while cleaning, so how do you clean an oil painting safely? Why Is My Painting Dirty? Oil paintings become dirty over time, like all surfaces in a home. The air is full of particulate matter that settles where it...

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