Lifestyle

(Style on a Dime) Dinner + Movie = Savings!

Monday, 19 October 2009 17:24 Marcia Humphrey

First, my girlfriend in Chicago called me raving about it. Then my girl, Beverly, who lives here in the cities, told me all about it while we were having lunch last week. Knowing how much a deal means to me, naturally they were excited to make sure I was aware of the newest strategy to get my hubby to splurge on dinner and a movie (not that my man is cheap, so don’t start spreading rumors. We’re both just frugal.). If you too want to treat yourself to a nice meal at a great discount, then I want to let you in on my favorite new deal called www.restaurant.com. At this website you can purchase gift certificates for restaurants across the nation at savings of 50% or more! Do I have your attention yet? Good!

(Style on a Dime) Save money by staying healthy this winter

Tuesday, 13 October 2009 15:50 Marcia Humphrey

Last week my entire family got flu shots in efforts to stay healthy during this year’s cold and flu season. This is the first time I have ever had the shot because I am kind of old school when it comes to taking medicines. I believe in things like castor oil, garlic, and spicy soups for curing what ails our clan. But with the flu virus getting more vicious with each passing year (let’s not even talk about H1N1), I thought we’d give it a try this time.

Be a fashion “do”-Not a fashion don’t

Monday, 05 October 2009 16:31 Marcia Humphrey, marcia@insightnews.com

At some point during my college days, to my horror, I realized that not every woman enjoyed shopping. I thought that a love of shopping was in every girl’s genetic code. Furthermore I assumed all women enjoyed trying on clothes and achieving new looks within their existing wardrobe. So you can imagine my shock when friends began approaching me and asking for fashion tips, while confessing that they did not love or even like shopping! What!? In the immortal words of Whitney Houston, “Oh heck to the No!” I would not let this tiny mutation in their DNA code reduce my friends to existence as fashion “don’ts”-I would rescue them! And that is where the story begins.

(Style on a Dime) Consignment: Alternative to garage sale blues

Monday, 28 September 2009 15:30 Marcia Humphrey

Remember a few weeks ago I encouraged you to do a bit of decluttering in preparation for fall? One of the things I suggested was that you (follow my lead and) have a garage sale with all the unwanted items from your home. Well after having my sale last week, I have vowed to never have a garage sale again; At least not until I forget how much trouble this last sale was!

(Style on a Dime) New uses for paint; making the old look new again

Monday, 21 September 2009 15:20 Marcia Humphrey

A few weeks ago I had to have my hardwood floor replaced because hairline cracks began appearing and then progressed to what looked like blisters. Thankfully, the floor was still under the manufacturer’s warranty and they were replaced with no problems. The only thing I had to do was remove all the furniture and wall hangings in that area, so that the flooring guys could easily take up the damaged flooring and then reinstall the new product. Once I had removed everything- from the kitchen, entryway, and bathroom, my walls began to call out to me. They said, “Girl you know that it’s wrong for you to leave us like this! We feel so naked wearing nothing but this beige paint! This is not even like you!”

(Style on a Dime) Finding treasures at the Pawn shop

Friday, 11 September 2009 16:30 Marcia Humphrey

In an effort to expose our three children to various types of experiences while helping them to discover their God-given gifts and abilities, my husband and I encourage their participation in various extracurricular activities (just not all at the same time). The general rule of thumb for this extracurricular fun is that the child must complete the activity season or at least stick with it until the end of the school year (or until mama says otherwise).

(Style on a Dime) The road to financial freedom

Wednesday, 02 September 2009 15:35 Marcia Humphrey

A few days ago, while changing my bedding, I discovered a book underneath my bed on the topic of financial freedom. The author was Dave Ramsey and my mind immediately went back to a time, about eight years earlier, when my husband and I began taking steps toward financial soundness. While living in Huntsville, AL we learned of this man who hosted a call-in radio show about money management www.daveramsey.com .