10 Beautiful Wedding Dresses For Under $600


Updated 04/20/11 1:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Budget Wedding: Affordable Wedding Dresses

How beautiful you look on your wedding day shouldn't be dictated by how much you spend. We found 10 dresses — all retailing for under $600 — that are utterly gorgeous and special. Some are ornate, but many of them are simple and elegant, meaning you can add as little or as much as you want to achieve the look you want. There are many things to consider in your wedding outfit, including Read more

How to Plan a Fun DIY Fitness Getaway With Girlfriends


Updated 03/18/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Plan a Fun DIY Fitness Getaway With Girlfriends

Vacationing with girlfriends doesn't have to be all about boozing, suntanning, and dancing on tables (OK, I take back the last one). Because even if you're just heading out of town with a friend for a mini getaway, there are many ways to incorporate fitness into your vacation. But what happens when you want to plan a trip with friends that's centered around healthy, delicious, food, and staying Read more

Drugstore Challenge & Review of PhotoReady Foundation


Updated 01/31/10 4:11 PM · Posted by · 20 comments

Revlon PhotoReady Foundation Review

Here's an excerpt from OnSugar blog I'll Take One in Every Color Please. So here is my Drugstore Challenge look. I just picked up Revlon's PhotoReady in Natural Beige after avoiding it for so long. I finally caved when it was BOGOF at Rite Aid. I am not a huge fan of liquid foundations so this was a stretch for me. I usually use a tinted moisturizer or a mineral foundation.  On with the Read more

Savvy Links: Talking About Money With Friends


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Talking About Money With Friends

Talking about money with friends — The Billfold Five work rules you should break — Real Simple How to avoid luggage fees this Memorial Day — LearnVest "Do what you love" is bad advice — Free Money Finance Secrets when you're grocery shopping for one — The Daily Muse Why this writer thinks being a mom is not a "real job" — HuffPost Women 10 inexpensive weekend getaways anyone can Read more

Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will


Updated 05/22/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Should I Make a Will?

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more

Outfit Your Outdoor Space With These 32 Furniture Finds, All Under $200!


Updated 05/17/12 6:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Inexpensive Outdoor Furniture

Investing in outdoor furniture can quickly break your budget, which is why we've pulled together dozens of finds that will satisfy your decorating desires and your need to stay below a certain price point. From ottomans to chairs, patio tables, wooden rugs, and much more, we've found all that you'll need to get your patio, deck, or backyard picture-perfect this Spring and Summer. Read more

8 Portable Speakers to Keep You Jamming All Summer Long


Updated 05/17/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Affordable Outdoor and Portable Speakers

Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more

Graduation Registries: Tacky or Useful?


Updated 05/14/12 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Online Registries For Graduates

Online registries have long been reserved for marriages and baby showers, but recently, high school and college graduates are creating them too as a virtual wish list for relatives looking to celebrate with a gift. Nevertheless, it's hard to say whether it's appropriate or not to ask for specific items from relatives and family friends. Walmart, Target, Amazon, Dorm Co, and MyRegistry are just Read more

8 Things You Think Are Good for Your Money . . . That Aren't


Updated 05/11/12 7:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mistakes People Make When Managing Money

You may be wasting money when you think you're saving. LearnVest shares eight of the biggest money misconceptions. Frugalista. Recessionista. In the past few years, people have coined a lot of silly words describing women and their approach to money, but the thought behind each of them is the same: You care about your hard-earned dollars and want to make them stretch. RELATED: What NOT to Keep Read more