Sarah Russell's articles
Plan a Cheap Road Trip
There’s nothing like the feeling of an impromptu road trip – the freedom, the exhilaration, and…the giant bills for unexpected purchases. It’s surprising how quickly all the expenses add up, from gas station snacks, to motel bills, to the 10th tank of gas in your buddy’s old station wagon. But with a little restraint and a lot of extra planning, it’s possible to explore the country on a fabulous road trip without coming home to a mile-high stack of bills.Posted: 2007-07-03
Category: Travel Tips
Furnish Your Home on a Budget
Let’s face it – you need furniture. Sure, you can cut corners by going Japanese and using your coffee table as the dining table, or by transforming your living room into a Middle Eastern pillow lounge. But in the end, you’ll need at least a few basic pieces of furniture, even for the most spartan of living conditions. Don’t worry – saving money on your furniture is easy and doesn't mean sacrificing the quality of the product. Just follow some of these easy guidelines.Posted: 2007-07-03
Category: Interior Design
Grow Your Own Herbs
Nothing beats the flavor of fresh herbs added to your cooking. But if you’ve been to the supermarket lately, you’ve seen the prices – as much $5 for a small pack of herbs! – way out of the question if you’re a poor secretary trying to cut down on the food budget. For the same price, you can purchase a small plant that will provide you with the same fresh herbs year round.Posted: 2007-07-03
Category: Cooking
