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Sep 16, 2026

How To Get A Handle On Rising Prices

Practical Tips for Managing Rising Costs

Sep 1, 2026

How to Avoid the Labor Day "Break-Light Bonanza"

Drive times to avoid and one thing you should never avoid

Aug 6, 2026

Tax Free Weekend: What You Need To Know

So, heads up: Missouri’s back-to-school tax-free weekend is coming in hot. It runs from just after midnight Friday, August 7 through Sunday night, August 9, 2026. For those three glorious days, the state basically says, “Fine, keep your sales tax,” on a bunch of school-related stuff. Here’s the sweet spot: clothes under $100, school supplies … Continue reading Tax Free Weekend: What You Need To Know

Aug 5, 2026

Best Things to Buy In August

With Tax Free weekend coming up, Back-To-School shopping isn’t the only way you can save. August is basically Black Friday in flip-flops. While everybody’s thinking about school supplies and pumpkin spice, retailers are quietly clearing out summer stuff — which is great news if you’re in the mood to save a little cash. First stop: … Continue reading Best Things to Buy In August

Jul 20, 2026

Back-To-School Bargain Shopping Tips

Back-to-school shopping is back… and yeah, it’s coming for your wallet. The average parent’s looking at around $600, so naturally, everyone’s in “how do I not spend that?” mode. First move? Shop your own house. There’s a 90% chance last year’s backpack still has perfectly good supplies hiding in it. Free is undefeated. After that, … Continue reading Back-To-School Bargain Shopping Tips

Jul 2, 2026

Cigarette Carelessness Causes Fiery Fireworks Fallout

A quick reminder as we approach the holiday weekend: cigarettes and fireworks are not a great combo. Cigarettes and 700 pounds of fireworks, even worse. Out on Whidbey Island in Washington, a guy had been quietly building what neighbors describe as a very not-quiet stockpile of fireworks. We’re talking hundreds of pounds, sitting around his … Continue reading Cigarette Carelessness Causes Fiery Fireworks Fallout

Jun 30, 2026

When NOT To Drive This July 4th

Quick heads up before you fire up the road trip playlist… this could be the busiest Fourth of July travel stretch EVER. AAA says about 61 million people are hitting the road, which basically means… everyone you’ve ever met is traveling at the same time. If you’d prefer your holiday not include a parking lot … Continue reading When NOT To Drive This July 4th

Apr 3, 2026

Fun Family Easter Activities

So if you’re trying to get in the Easter spirit. without completely losing your sanity, there are some fun ways to do it. First up, trackeaterbunny.com. Yes, you can literally track the Easter Bunny online now. It’s like Santa Tracker… but with more hopping. Then there’s the glow-in-the-dark egg hunt—because why not make your kids … Continue reading Fun Family Easter Activities

Feb 2, 2026

Holiday Mascot Battle Royale

It’s Groundhog Day! So apparently the internet decided to settle a question no one asked: which holiday mascot would win in a massive brawl? Nearly 4,000 people weighed in, because of course they did. Punxsutawney Phil clocked in with 11%, which means folks think the weather rodent could actually throw paws. But not enough to take … Continue reading Holiday Mascot Battle Royale

Jan 19, 2026

How To Cope With Blue Monday

So apparently, every third Monday in January is “Blue Monday” — supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Why? Because by now, our New Year’s resolutions have collapsed, the credit card bills have arrived, and it’s still winter… everywhere. The whole idea wasn’t dreamt up by some doom-obsessed scientist, but by a UK travel … Continue reading How To Cope With Blue Monday

Jan 14, 2026

Items To Get Rid Of While Reorganizing Your Home

It’s Organize Your Home Day! If your New Year’s resolution is to finally get organized, you’re not alone. Now that all the holiday gifts are unwrapped, you realize… every single thing in your house needs a new home — including the new stuff. Professional organizers say January is prime time to declutter. Their hit list? … Continue reading Items To Get Rid Of While Reorganizing Your Home

Jan 6, 2026

Give Your Home A Post-Holiday Refresh

Now that the holiday glitter has settled, you may have this sudden urge to erase all evidence of chaos. You know — sticky surfaces, mystery leftovers, and that faint scent of “too many people were here.” First, grab disinfecting wipes and go wild on everything with a handle or a button. It’s not glamourous, but … Continue reading Give Your Home A Post-Holiday Refresh