More than 30 states have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to start distributing an extra $ 300 a week in weekly unemployment benefits. The $ 300 federal add-on results from executive actions taken by President Donald Trump this month in the form of three memos and one …
Read More »Last Minute Anniversary Trip to Lake Annecy, Geneva, and Milan
We decided we should take a trip this week. It’s traditional to take off a couple of weeks in August, and all the tradespeople for the renovation are on vacation, so we figured we should also get out of town for a bit. Plus it’s our anniversary this week (a …
Read More »One Last Decorating Detail to Update
Pin Share Tweet When it comes to making your house truly your home – every little decorating detail matters. I have pretty much transformed every surface in my house over the 5 years since we moved to the lake. I still had one small detail to update though. It was …
Read More »MacKenzie Scott has donated $1.7 billion since divorcing Jeff Bezos last year
MacKenzie Scott said Tuesday she has donated about $ 1.7 billion of her fortune over the past year since her divorce from Jeff Bezos. The donations largely went to social-justice, public-health and climate-change organizations, Scott, a novelist and philanthropist, wrote in a Medium blog post. Scott — who recently changed …
Read More »Easy way to plump up wilted flowers {They last a lot longer!}
I’m back today with a super quick tip that brings wilting flowers back with minimal effort. If you love hydrangeas as much as I do (and who doesn’t, for real) then you’ll love this tip. I hear it works for other flowers like roses as well. I used to hate …
Read More »The Moneyist: I didn’t feel well last month and asked my housekeeper to stay home. I am nervous about having her come back. She asked for ‘unpaid wages.’ What should I do?
Dear Moneyist, My housekeeper would like to receive money while she’s not working. She works for me for 4 hours a month, and I pay her approximately $ 120 cash each month. We pay her well, although she is hardly a full-time worker. In fact, she is barely part time. …
Read More »What Would You Pick For A New Last Name?
I’m needing something lighter to discuss today. Will you join me? I read this tweet last week and it made me chuckle. my co worker is getting married. She said that she didn’t realize how expensive changing her last name is. Her and her husband decided if they are going …
Read More »How Long Does Copper Pipe Last?
How long does copper pipe last? It’s an important question if you’re investing in new plumbing for your home. The lifespan of copper piping is not as straightforward as many people think. For example, there are different types, each with a different lifespan. If you want to make the best …
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