‘Proper’ tea served the ‘proper’ way is something of a lost art. If you’re planning a tea party, or just catching up with friends, consider learning how to properly serve tea. There’s nothing wrong with taking the time to get a classic just right. More inspiration from my blog 10 simple wedding favours ideas on a budget >>5 budget-friendly ideas for your hen party >>Practical tips for organising afternoon tea party >> The Table The arrangement of the table ... Read More about Tea Table Etiquette – Serving Tea the Right Way!
Pineapple Bars Recipe (Tray Bake)
These pineapple cake bars were inspired by my recent hunt for a recipe that would use up a lot of pineapples. Pineapples are one of the fruits I can actually eat and I love buying them fresh. But, when I do I have a problem with having so much pineapple that I don't know what to do with it. Why make this pineapple bars recipe? Super easy to makeQuick to bakeSimple ingredientsGreat for sharing with your friendsCan be easily made gluten free or dairy ... Read More about Pineapple Bars Recipe (Tray Bake)
Flex Spending Account Savings on Health Care
Health care is talked about all the time in the media. People are curious about coverage, costs associated with care, and the options out there for their families. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a type of employee benefit plan that more than 30 million Americans rely on to cover their health care. One of the big pluses of an FSA is the ability to put aside pre-tax money on qualified health expenses such as products, and visits of health care providers. Since the money is ... Read More about Flex Spending Account Savings on Health Care
6 Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know
Plumbing problems can strike when you least expect them, and usually occur at the most inconvenient times. So, it's important for you to be prepared and know what to do ahead of time, so you can reduce your risk of major damage to your home, and a hefty repair bill. When our water heater went out, we had a water disaster. We considered doing the water heater installation ourselves to save some money, but then we realized it was connected to our gas line, and the danger that brought with ... Read More about 6 Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know
7 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Household Costs
Do your bills make you cringe? I know mine do. To me, it seems like for every penny I earn there are at least two service providers ready to take it. Yet as I learn to be more financially aware, I’ve come to find that there are a lot of things my family and I could be doing differently to cut back. With a few lifestyle changes and creative thinking, we could actually have money left over each month to do something we enjoy. So here’s what we did and you can start today too! 1. ... Read More about 7 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Household Costs
7 Frugal Uses for Paper Towels
I try to limit the use of paper towels in my kitchen, but sometimes having a paper towel around can be really useful. Here are my top 7 frugal tips on using my kitchen paper towels. PIN THIS FOR LATER How to plan your meals >>6 kitchen saving tips >>5 ways to save money when food shopping >> 1. Cleaning This one is obvious, you just spray some whipit cleaner and wipe down surfaces. But I don't normally use paper towels for general cleaning, that would be a ... Read More about 7 Frugal Uses for Paper Towels