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Holding Off on a Break Up Because of a Holiday

Holding Off on a Break Up Because of a Holiday

I guess it is Break-Up Month on Sassafrass Says So! Consider it spring cleaning, lovies.  The conversation about whether it is ever a good idea to give a goodbye gift while ending a relationship, all spurred by a Ryan Seacrest-Julianne Hough rumor (worry not, TMZ put an end to the controversy with a definitive statement MORE »

Power To Potatoes!

Power To Potatoes!

There's no reason to feel bad about serving your kids mashed potatoes again. A vegetable is a vegetable, no matter the color. They are all good for you. And they are certainly better than no vegetables at all.

The Work/Life Clustercuss: Why Can’t I Keep A Hobby A Hobby?

The Work/Life Clustercuss: Why Can’t I Keep A Hobby A Hobby?

The first month, I did it every day. The creativity was welcome and freeing, and it was even giving me extra content to post on my blog. I was pretty sure that with my new DSLR in hand, this Project 365 thing was going to be a no-brainer. Beginning with my best friend back in MORE »

17 Tips on Starting a Business, from the Top Etsy Parents

17 Tips on Starting a Business, from the Top Etsy Parents

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Even the idea alone seems daunting to most. But for those who are willing and able to take the plunge, figuring out where to begin and how to plan for the future can be the toughest part. Obstacles will arise, finances may run low, and stress MORE »

No More Mortgage! How to Eliminate Your Mortgage Fast!

No More Mortgage! How to Eliminate Your Mortgage Fast!

Owning a home has long been part of the American Dream. For many, that dream means sacrificing for up to 30 years to ensure the mortgage payment is made on time each and every month. Many financial experts highly recommend paying off a mortgage loan before planning to retire to keep monthly living costs as low as possible. Here are 5 tips for alleviating mortgage debts earlier...