At Home In The Poconos
Having a beautifully landscaped property makes your home instantly more welcoming and can also increase your home value by boosting your curb appeal. However, unless you are willing to get down-and-dirty, or want to budget for a consistent landscaping team, a beautiful yard can seem like a daunting undertaking. Thankfully, there are some excellent options for low-maintenance landscaping for any home that you will love.
Go For Mulch
Whether you opt for an expansive lawn with easy to care for fol...
Have you ever made a purchase that has thrown your monthly budget off-kilter? Or maybe you’ve put financial restrictions on yourself that push you away from spending on things that bring you joy. The phrase “treat yourself” has been trending for a while, and the good news is there’s some benefit to it!
Placing money in your budget for splurges is important, but setting aside too little or too much can set you off the path of your financial goals. Here’s your guide to budgeting for the occasiona...
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” —Steve Maraboli
2020 is finally in the rear-view mirror, after introducing a new reality that threw everyday life for a loop. In addition to the health scare caused by the pandemic, many people had a hard time adjusting: they felt out of control of their own lives.
No more.
It’s a new year, and a new opportunity to decide how our lives will be....
If you’re lucky enough to have a spare bedroom, you may want to think of it less as a rarely used landing spot for guests or a place to store extra ‘stuff,’ and more as a blank canvas - a pleasant spot you can use for rest, relaxation, hobbies or exercise, or even as a money-making option.
Consider these inspiring ideas from room designers and creative thinkers:
Ah, the basement. You know, that place where everything is misplaced and/or haphazardly thrown around. There’s no longer any need to panic when thinking of organizing the mess downstairs, because believe it or not, there are easy ways to consolidate everything.
Simply take it day by day, and soon you will have a basement you’ll actually want to spend time in.
Declutter in small segmentsStep one to organizing any area of your home is to declutter. But when tackling your basement, this can...
Emails are effective, instantaneous forms of communication, but it’s important to be careful of what you send and who you send it to. From a simple “joke” shared with a colleague to a real breach of privacy, making a mistake by email can haunt you for years to come. Take these few easy precautions to avoid making an embarrassing or potentially career-ending gaffe:
Double-check recipients before pressing send. We’ve all accidentally sent an email to the wrong person before. Autopopulate function...
