As we gear up for a busy food shopping season over the next couple of months, one BCP Reader shares tips on how to make a food budget and stick to it. First of all, I think it’s important for women to be aware (at least somewhat) about their families finances and to understand how…
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How to Create a Dream Bathroom (Without Leaving Your Home)
An easy step-by-step guide to designing a bathroom from online sources. It’s as hassle-free as it’s going to get (plus pro tips!) Bathrooms seem to be one of the most extensive redecoration projects. Forget the hours spent sitting on the floor of the tile store. Believe it or not, it is possible to design your…
The Not-So-Everyday-Woman: Aliza S. On Mastering Your Budget, Happily
If we had to pick (one of our) least favorite things to do, it’s budget. And to do it happily?! We knew this was an interview we had to do. About this new series: Everyone is meaningful, everyone has something special to share…something they’re passionate about or they’ve learned and want to share. When we…
Should You Open a High Interest Savings Account?
In the age of high interest rates, you need to take advantage. Banks offer you interest on your money in savings to entice you to keep your money with them. However, most savings accounts offer very low interest rates for having the privilege of holding your hard-earned money (and using it as they see fit….
Readers Share Practical Tips for Sticking to a Budget
With expenses so out of control, it can seem really overwhelming to keep control of expenses. We asked our readers to share just how they make it work, both financially, practically, and mentally. FOOD – Spend the time to menu plan for the week or month. It’s hard but it’s worth it. – Only grocery…
8 Ways to Update Your Kitchen with No Remodel
The kitchen is an important space and should be one you love–and there are lots of ways you can update it without starting from scratch. While we all want a gorgeous, custom kitchen, it might not be in the cards for you at the moment. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do. Here…
13 Budget-Friendly Ways to Update Your Home
Want to enjoy your space a bit more? These home update tips might do the trick. If your home’s lack of style is getting to you, here are some simple and low-cost updates to make you love your space! Even if you are short on time or have a limited budget, with these ideas, you…
8 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home Look More Polished
These are the simple, yet important, decor basics to know when setting up your home. As an interior designer, I aspire for everyone to have a beautiful space to call their own. Here are some simple ways to get the high-end designer look without breaking the bank. 1. Get the Right Size Rug. If you…
An Interior Designer Shares 5 Affordable Everyday Luxuries
The little things we enjoy don’t have to cost a lot. As an interior designer, my business is built on generous budgets that allow every detail in my vision for the design of the space to come to fruition. I won’t lie about the fact that an exquisite space costs money. My ultimate goal when…
The Budget Guide to Gift Giving for All Occasions
You can show that you’re thinking about someone and give something they’d appreciate–without spending a lot. Gift giving is one of my favorite things to do. We’d all rather be at the giving end rather than the receiving end. But what does one do when they want to give, but also need to be on…