Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Lately I seem to be buying presents every week. Between birthdays, weddings and holidays, June seems to bring a lot of gift-giving. One of the upsides of a down economy, however, is that it is a good time to go shopping! While you may be 

Patio Furniture Makeover: Vinyl Strap Chair to Hammock Chair

I recently received a reader question on my patio furniture makeover from last year: Tracy commented: “Can you please tell me how the paint is holding up on the vinyl? Looking to do the same. Wondering how well it wears? Looks beautiful!” The paint itself 

Inexpensive, Custom Patio Chair Cushions

Last year, I created a minor stir with my budget patio furniture makeover where I gave a fresh look to my tired patio furniture by spray painting it black and sewing black and white cushions from inexpensive vinyl tablecloth fabric and foam mattress padding. We 

Take Your Medicine: Organizational Strategies to Help

When it comes to health care, the biggest downfall of most patients is failing to follow through on prescribed therapies. A recent study by Duke University Medical Center and the National Consumers League indicates that failing to take your medicine as prescribed leads to lower 

How to Create A Personal Health Binder to Organize Your Health Records

How to Create A Personal Health Binder to Organize Your Health Records

Suze Orman likes to say that you should learn to organize your own money because no paid professional will ever worry about it or care for it as much as you will. The same can be said for our health records. Yes, doctors and hospitals