Christmas is just around the corner and at this time of year most households are busy getting decorations prepared for their homes in order to create that all-important festive look and atmosphere. From finding the right Christmas tree to hanging tasteful decorations and lights, there is a lot to be done when it comes to getting the home ready for Christmas.…
For this month’s LivingWithBeth Cash Savings Challenge, let’s get paid to clean house!
December is a great time to clear out stuff you no longer need and make room for all of those expected Christmas presents from Santa. What’s the best way to get rid of stuff? It really depends on your needs and circumstances. Here are some possible options.
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There’s a reason trends become traditional: People love them. In design, traditional elements can really help you show appreciation for your space.
One great way to show that appreciation is to reduce the sheer amount of stuff in your home. Kitchy furniture and tricked out appliances, while seeming novel, can really make a space feel smaller, leaving you to feel suffocated.…
If you’re into home decor, crafts, artwork or DIY, check out what a Cricut precision cutting machine can do for you! The Cricut Explore Air 2 machine also makes a phenomenal gift.
Cricut offers supplies, ideas and projects, or you can use your own creative sparks. Design your masterpiece on your computer or tablet, then have Cricut bring it to life.…
I’m thrilled to announce the official launch of my new book, The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Most Cash for Your Stuff, available exclusively through Amazon.com.
Positive reviews are the lifeblood of book authors. I hope that you’ll read my book, enjoy it, tell your friends, share it on social media and leave me a positive review on Amazon. I’d also appreciate any feedback you could send me, on how I could improve the book in future editions.…
For my younger daughter’s Girl Scouts pumpkin carving contest, she wanted to make a Minecraft Creeper jack-o-lantern. My husband worked with her on this, and the resulting creation looks fantastic.
He actually drew the Minecraft Creeper’s face freehand, but you can also use a stencil. Here’s how my husband and daughter made their Minecraft Creeper pumpkin.
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Many homeowners are having steam showers installed nowadays because of the numerous possible benefits they offer, including improved circulation and better complexion. They’re also super relaxing and a great way to relieve stress.
Athletes and others with active lifestyles find steam showers help aid with recovery from exercise by flushing out metabolic waste that’s built up in muscles during exercise, especially rigorous routines like weightlifting and field sports.…
When it comes to using natural stones for anything from floor tiles to wall cladding, travertine is hard to beat. If you care for it properly, travertine should last for many years as a beautiful, low-maintenance surface.
Travertine is a light or white colored rock created in mineral springs. You can use this highly versatile stone for a wide variety of purposes.…
If you’re ready to build your next home, you’ve probably started thinking about where you’d like to build it. You may have heard of “master planned” neighborhoods, but what does that actually mean?
Developers with a master plan put together a neighborhood based on more than just how many houses they can pack into each acre or square mile of land.…
I love the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball vacuum. Any Dyson vacuum I’ve tried has been outstanding, and the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball’s main selling point is that it’s not supposed to ever clog.
Unfortunately, all vacuums clog, including the Dyson Cinetic and every other vacuum Dyson makes and every other vacuum on the market. That’s no knock against Dyson or other vacuum makers.…
