Do you qualify for help with your electric bill?

If you're having a hard time paying your bills, there's a chance you may
qualify for help with your electric bill.  Every state offers Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP), but you must meet
specific guidelines to receive monetary help.

If you'd like to find out more, and get contact information for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs in your state, CLICK HERE.  A little investigative work may pay off for you in the long run!

40 free things you can do with kids

FREE IS GOOD! Free makes me happy! And believe it or not, there are still some things in life that are free. Sometimes you have to look very hard to find them, but they're there. Here are 40 free things you can do with kids.

It doesn't matter where you live, or how old your kids are. If they are bored and restless, NO ONE is happy. Read more .....

How to Decorate a Twilight Themed Bedroom

Want to give your daughter a gift that will make her say, "YOU'RE THE BEST PARENT EVER!". (Let's face it, you won't hear it unless you do something special for her) Try decorating her bedroom in a Twilight theme. She will love it! Read more about exactly how to decorate a Twilight themed bedroom, and find shopping links to get the merchandise described in the article. -- You can even get her a bedding set just like the one Bella Swan has in the Twilight movies! --

Go to "How to decorate a Twilight themed bedroom".

How the Murder of Nona Belomesoff May Effect All Facebook Users

The senseless murder of 18 year old Nona Belomesoff could have been prevented. With her death, new light has been shed to recent changes in Facebook privacy settings. Learn what you can do to protect your personal information on Facebook... Read More

Funny Mother's Day Quotes

Funny Mother's Day Quotes
This is the place for a hilarious collection of Mother's Day quotes. Use these quotes in, Mother's Day cards, scrapbooks, or just sit back and enjoy a laugh ...
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Homemade gift basket ideas for Mother's Day

Did you know that Mother's Day is May 9th this year? That means it will be here before you know it! Are you planning on giving mom something special this year? Let me make a suggestion. Remember when you were a kid and you'd make your mom a card and a necklace made out of pasta? She LOVED those things because it was something YOU made yourself. Why not give mom a gift you made yourself again THIS year!

Use any of the tips and ideas in the following articles, and you can give mom a beautiful gift that will look professionally made. Really! All of these homemade gift baskets can be made for under $ 25.00.

How to make a coffee lovers gift basket

How to make a healthy gift basket

How to make a gardener's gift basket

Sweepstakes and contests for you!

Being the kind hearted person that I am, from time to time I like to share some of the sweepstakes and contests I find worthwhile. In no particular order, here are some of my favorites sweepstakes and contests involving home improvement and design. Not entering is just crazy! It's free - there's no strings attached - so go for it!

Better Home & Gardens Best New Product Awards


A chance to win a basket filled with all 42 products that were voted 'best' by consumers. Read more about this sweepstakes.

The Suzanne Kasler Sweepstakes

A chance to win a room decorated by Suzanne Kasler herself! Author of "Suzanne Kasler" Inspired Interiors, and renowned interior decorator, a room decorated by Ms. Kasler would be a dream come true!

Other prizes are available. Read more about this sweepstakes.

Uncompromising Design - Jenn-Air Sweepstakes

Enter to win $ 4,000 worth of Jenn-Air appliances! Simply cast a vote of which kitchen attracts your interest and enter.

Read more about this sweepstakes.