Feb 26, 2018
Donations Offer Veterans Direct Support
Donations of used clothing and household goods made to ClothingDonations.org are resold to thrift and secondhand stores throughout the country, with the proceeds going toward funding veterans’ programs at a hyperlocal level. With the help of the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans Association, for example, more than 30 homeless veterans in Northern Virginia received […]
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Feb 15, 2018
A Valentine’s Menu That Only Tastes Like a Million Bucks
With Valentine’s Day arriving midweek this year, you might have a special dinner date set for Friday or Saturday night — and if you’re on a budget, you may be doing the cooking yourself! The ol’ surf-and-turf is a favorite romantic repast, but your options are limited only by your time and creativity. The Kitchn […]
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Feb 14, 2018
Crafty Valentines for People and Pets
Nothing says love like a handmade gift, so why not craft your Valentine’s Day cards and gifts? Homemaker extraordinaire Martha Stewart has 37 suggestions for handmade gifts that will help you show your love, including felt coffee-cup sleeves, zip-tie garlands, heart-shaped potholders and even a Valentine’s fortune wheel. Spending the holiday with your pets? Make […]
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Feb 13, 2018
Conquer Valentine’s Day Gift Anxiety Cheaply
Not everyone is great at shopping or expressing their feelings, making Valentine’s Day an anxiety-ridden event. Men wondering how to observe it should consult their partner’s parents and friends for suggestions, ThriftyFun says. Still stuck? Those with kids can give their partners the gift of a few hours of “me” time, entirely alone. Massages — […]
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Feb 12, 2018
Valentine’s Day Without the Diamonds
Early on in a relationship, many people expect extravagant dinners and diamonds on Valentine’s Day. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to show you care, says Cherie Lowe, author of Slaying the Debt Dragon. “Don’t be cheap with your love. Instead, find ways to display just how much you care by making your […]
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