When you’re feeling under the weather, a soothing chest rub can open your airways and leave you feeling a bit better. Learn how to make your own with this simple DIY Vapor Chest Rub recipe. When you were sick as a child, did your parents often use vapor rub on your body to try to make you feel better? If it’s something you’ve grown accustomed to using, you can learn how to make it yourself. Follow this simple recipe for DIY Vapor Chest Rub consisting of a blend of essential oils. It’s good for the skin and smells fantastic. What You’ll Need to Make the Vapor Chest Rub Make the perfect DIY Vapor Chest Rub using these important components: Coconut Oil. This oil is the perfect carrier oil when using other essential oils. It leaves a great scent and has moisturizing … [Read more...]
How to Survive an Unexpected Job Loss
Job loss is never easy especially when you aren’t expecting it. You may feel like you don’t know how you will survive it, but you can. Here’s how to survive an unexpected job loss. How to Survive an Unexpected Job Loss Apply for Government Benefits It can take several weeks to get your benefits approved, so applying for government assistance should be your first line of survival. Usually, a job loss means you are not only going to struggle to pay your bills, but you will struggle to get food and you will lose your medical coverage. As embarrassing as it may be, government assistance is something you pay into when you work and is there to help when you’re not. Call Your Bill Collectors You may not know this, but many times a credit card company or another bill … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Roast Beef Recipe
If you're looking for an easy and affordable way to make roast beef, look no further than your Instant Pot! This Instant Pot Roast Beef recipe is simple to follow and produces a delicious, tender roast every time. Best of all, it won't break the bank. So go ahead and give it a try! Instant Pot Roast Beef Recipe This particular recipe was made using the Ninja Foodi Instant Pot. You can use an Instant Pot you prefer but I wanted to make sure you knew which I used in case you need to adjust settings for yours. I don’t have any beef bouillon cubes; can I use broth instead? Yes! You can use one cup of broth per bouillon cube, so just add two cubes of beef broth and you’ll be good to go! Do I really need to sauté the outside of the roast before I cook it? This isn’t a … [Read more...]
25+ Little Known Help for Low Income Families
Do you know someone who is low income or maybe you’re low income yourself? There is no shame in being low income. However, it is important to know where you can find help when you need it. Here are some little-known bits of help for low-income families. 25+ Little Known Helps for Low-Income Families Call *211 Most cities have a number you can call to get help. This number is the resource for helping you find what you need. Food, clothing, and even utility assistance can be found here. Benefits.gov Finding help for low-income families can be a little tricky. Usually, the resources that are available are quickly soaked up because of the great need. Benefits.gov lists Energy Assistance by the state. Help from Low Income Health Clinics If you … [Read more...]
Mega List of Birthday Freebies
It's your Birthday - or almost. You can be treated like a King or Queen on your big day by hundreds of places but you have to have all the details first. This is where I come in. Birthday Freebies are no joke and many retailers around the nation have perks available for you on your special day. Helpful tip before you dive into all these fun birthday freebies, you may want to set up a separate email address so all the perks go to one email vs your primary one. You don't want any extra newsletters etc to sift through any other time of the year. Mega List of Birthday Freebies Here we go! Get ready to sign up or subscribe to all your rewards for the day! Related: Tips for Saving Money on Your Kid’s Birthday Party RESTAURANT BIRTHDAY FREEBIES: A & W: Free root beer … [Read more...]
Reasons Why You Should Invest in Your Sleep
A lot of aspects make up a good night’s rest. You need a high-quality mattress, one that’s not too hard, but not too soft. You need cozy sheets and a blanket that you will melt right into. You need to create a relaxing ambiance in your room to calm your mind, with dim lights and soothing scents. You need to perfect your bedtime routine because, unfortunately, a good night’s rest isn’t always as simple as just falling asleep when you’re tired. It doesn’t matter how tired you are, sometimes your mind can keep you up, staring at the ceiling for hours. But getting enough sleep every single night is imperative for a multitude of reasons. It’s how you can function throughout the day in a productive, positive mood. It’s also essential in order to maintain both your physical and mental … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Manage Anxiety After the Workday
After a long workday, you leave the office with minimal relief. Like most of us, anxiety is a devious monster that does all it can to stick around. Unfortunately, this means that our anxiety is additional work we take home with us. In the age of COVID-19, returning to the workplace has been shown to increase even more anxiety as people readjust. With the awareness of this issue, we’ve compiled a list of three tips to help you unwind and say goodbye to anxiety once you’re off the clock. 3 Tips to Manage Anxiety After the Workday Shift Gears with Distraction You know that expression, “a watched pot never boils?” Well, we think it applies to your what-if anxieties about the coming workday. Instead of staring your worries in the face, put them aside, and keep your mind … [Read more...]
30+ Ways to Save $100 a Year
Saving money can feel daunting. Living paycheck to paycheck is the norm, but it makes it nearly impossible to set money aside. Need a few ideas to help you find a little more money in your account or your wallet that you can save for the future? Here are our top ways to save $100 a year, in no particular order. 30+ Ways to Save $100 a Year Save your change. If you use cash at all, chances are you have a lot of change floating around your house or car. Gather it all up and put it in an actual piggy bank so you aren’t tempted to use it. Eat out less. If you eat out once a week, cut back to a couple of times a month. Put the money you would normally spend into savings. This is more than ways to save $100, this could be thousands depending on how much you eat out. Check your … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Apple Pie Eggrolls Recipe
The Air Fryer is all the hype right now and what better way to put it yours to use than with these Air Fryer Apple Pie Eggrolls. We love this super simple recipe that we have actually made them previously, this version is just healthier as we cut out the oil they were deep-fried in. These are a great dessert to make that isn't super messy for gatherings. Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls Recipe After years of the deep-fried version being pretty popular, we have been asked to make this Air Fryer version and I have to say that we love this one even more. Not only is it healthier, but it's also more kid-friendly. It always scared me to have kids messing with hot oil so in this one they are able to prep and cook all by themselves with minimal supervision. Can I use filling other than … [Read more...]
How to Save on Groceries Without Going in the Store
Now that I’m a mom of four kids, I don’t want to take everyone into the grocery store. I’m finding that I save money by not going into the store. You may think this is crazy, but when you bring four kids and sometimes a husband into the store, you start to pick up stuff that wasn’t even on your list. Here are tips on how to save on groceries without going to the grocery store. My secret is grocery pick-up. How to Save on Groceries Without Going in the Grocery Store Walmart is one of my favorites When I first started looking at grocery pickups offered by stores, Walmart was one of the first ones I tried. I loved being able to shop and not have to wait in their lines. If you have ever waited in line at Walmart, you know exactly what I’m talking about. I can now go onto their website, … [Read more...]
100 Tips for Living on $30k a Year or Less
If you earn $30,000 a year or less, you may want to know how to make it work. With the rising price of groceries and utilities, you might constantly feel like you live paycheck to paycheck. However, there are some useful tips to consider trying. By following the tips mentioned below, you can save money do it comfortably all while living on $30k a year. 100 Tips for Living on $30k a Year or Less Related: 10 Old Fashioned Money Saving Tips You Need to Try NOW 1. Learn to Coupon and Love It Focus on couponing to save money on must-have items. You can find coupons for groceries and other necessities, including toothpaste, toilet paper, and paper towels. If you use coupons when shopping, you can save hundreds of dollars each month. Try to avoid buying anything unless there is a … [Read more...]
Verizon Wireless Prepaid Service: What You Need To Know
This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own #VZWPrepaid Do you hate dealing with a costly phone bill each month? You probably do not even use your phone nearly enough to get stuck paying such a high bill paying. So, what can you do about it? Honestly, you don’t have to stick to the service you currently have, especially if it’s costing you a fortune. Instead, you can switch over to Verizon Wireless Prepaid Service to save while still having access to your phone. My family has been with Verizon Wireless for over 15 years and we do not plan to switch any time soon. Verizon Wireless offers us unbeatable service for all our needs. From basic service plans to tablets for the kids, even a phone-capable watch at one time. Now the kids are at the … [Read more...]