Oprah's clutter cleanup update - Container Store sale extended  As mentioned in my previous article, last week Oprah launched her coast-to-coast "Clean Up Your Messy House Tour" in efforts ... Full Story

Use Mint.com to manage your budget Being frugal isn’t only about  saving money, but is also about good money management. A great online tool is Mint.comThe secure site allows you to monitor activity ... Full Story

Bring all those poinsettias to market Those poinsettias we see at the grocery store, nursery, Target and the local convenience store don’t just sprout there. Growing poinsettias ... Full Story

Creative Decorating Ideas for the Holidays using Flowers and Ornaments Bring the Outdoors In!Poinsettias are beautiful and traditional so bring them inside. Consider filling vases with fresh flowers and holly. ... Full Story

Weird Wednesday with Wally - Bizarre Ironwood Carving Skull on Bonanzle With contemporary art  sometimes reaching stratospheric prices, whose to say what has value, and what does not?Take for example this ... Full Story

Living with passion – authentic Italian olive oil is Oscar-worthy! In the November 7 article, I talked about olive oil harvesting.  Many Italians spend November oohing and ahing over their own freshly-pressed ... Full Story