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    The 52-Week Money Challenge Is an Easy Way to Save Almost $1,400

    Chances are, we could all work on saving more money. And January is a great time to get started. More than 30% of people planned to make a financial New Year’s resolution last year, according to a survey by Fidelity Investments. Of those respondents, 48% said their main priority is to save more. Whether it’s […] More

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    How to Clean a Keurig Coffee Maker the Right Way

    Owning a Keurig means you no longer have to think about wrangling filters and ground coffee beans every morning. But many of us are probably guilty of not thinking about cleaning it either — and that thing can get dirty. Like all coffee makers and pod coffee systems, Keurigs can serve as a breeding ground […] More

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    How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom, According to an Expert

    Feng shui is an ancient Chinese concept concerning the flow of positive energy, known as qi, and how it relates to objects in a space. According to its principles, how you arrange the decor in your home matters, and it can impact your sense of wellbeing. Naturally then, when undertaking an overhaul of your belongings, […] More

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    How to Choose the Best Closet Lighting for Any Space, According to Experts

    snorkulencijaGetty Images If you open your closet doors to find an environment that feels like an interrogation room or a black hole — well, you can do better. The goal is to find a lighting solution that helps maximize your closet’s potential as useful storage and also makes it the most attractive space it can […] More

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    The Minimalist and Maximalist Guide to Decorating for the Holidays

    For some, the holidays haven’t officially begun until their home is decked to the nines in festive decor. For others, a limited selection of trimmings in a more subdued color palette is just enough. Truth is: There’s no right or wrong way to deck your halls. That’s why we’ve teamed up with JCPenney to bring […] More

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    How to Make an Advent Wreath

    Have you ever wondered how to make an Advent Wreath? I created one that is fresh, colorful and easy to make. I share the full tutorial below, but first take a look at this video: [embedded content] To make this advent wreath, you will need: Candles (I used the traditional purple, pink, and white candles) […] More

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    How to Care for Your Christmas Cactus so It Will Bloom All Holiday Season Long

    Christina SchmidhoferGetty Images Christmas cacti bloom just in time for the holidays (hence their name), and they’re pretty stunning too. The hanging branches, which are made up of flat, glossy green segments, can grow to up to 3 feet long. Flowers in red, white, yellow, pink, or purple appear at the tips of these branches […] More

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    Easy Floating Shelves

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of High & Mighty. All opinions are 100% mine. I recently discovered High & Mighty’s floating wall shelves which require no tools (they need just the push of your thumbs and everything you need to hang comes in the box). Installation is a breeze, and […] More