Feeling Overwhelmed? 7 Ways to Balance Work and Home

Most of our lives are filled with so much to do — family, work, home, and “me time.” When you’re at work, you find you’re thinking about what tasks need to get done at home. When you’re at home, you just can’t get that new work project off your mind.  Occasionally, you might even think…

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Organizing Your Home Office Can Help Your Job Search

Organizing your home office can help you find a job faster. By staying organized, you’ll be able to stay on top of all your leads and keep yourself motivated. Use the following suggestions to help you organize your home office to support your job search. Why You Need To Organize Your Home Office 1. Protect…

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Staycations: Taking Time Off to Stay Home

Staycations were first discussed a few years ago when the economy grew shaky. Workers worried about keeping their jobs. Travel costs and gas prices increased. Although people had time off coming, they couldn’t afford the behemoth vacation expenses. Many just stayed home. Thus, staycations were invented. At first glimpse, a staycation might not sound like…

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Decorating Your Home for Fall on a Budget

The price of seasonal decor is on the rise. So what’s a stylish decor maven to do when trying to decorate for fall? Take on a DIY project, of course! Whether you’re working on a shoestring budget, or simply trying to save a dime, with a bit of ingenuity and time, you’ll be well on…

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Home Improvements: Can You Recoup Your Costs When You Sell?

Home improvements are exciting. An extra room or a new pool is something that anyone could be happy about. But many home improvements are poor decisions from a financial perspective. It’s not always obvious which home improvements make the most sense financially. Some of the worst home improvements in terms of recouping your costs are…

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Lift Your Spirits by Keeping a Neat, Clean Home

Does clutter or dirt around the house nag at you mentally, adding item after item to your to-do list? Have you ever noticed how much more relaxed you feel when you come home to a tidy house? Although there are those who believe that having a neat home isn’t one of the more important aspects…

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