I am back!

Yes, it has been nearly two years, but I am back in business at Blogger.  You may wonder where I have been.  Actually, since I doubt anyone is following me anymore, you probably have not wondered.  At any rate, I stopped writing blogs when they took up just too much of my time.

I was getting carried away trying to keep up with three blogs, writing for HubPages, writing for Wizzley, working on WebAnswers, creating eBooks, working on Mechanical Turk, making products on Zazzle... and working 40 or more hours a week at an office.  Yes, it is a great way to make money if you have time, but I decided to stop getting so carried away.  For my own sanity, I needed to take a break from some of the extra work I had been doing.

For now, I don't have a full-time job anymore, so I decided I have more time to devote to blogging.  I won't have three blogs anymore, but it does not mean I can't have one or two.  So I hope if anyone is still out there, you might want to read my blog.  

Organizing Your Home on a Budget

It is finally spring and time for spring cleaning.  Not only is this a great time to throw out items that are broken, it is a great time to get rid of things you no longer want.  You can make some extra cash selling items online on Craigslist or by selling them at a yard sale.  If you are feeling charitable, you can donate unwanted items in good condition.

Of course, once you are done throwing out items, it is time to organize what you are keeping.  It can be difficult, especially if you do not have much money.  However, it is possible. 

If you are selling unwanted items, take some of the money you made to buy low-budget items to help you get organized.  Some products you can purchase for a low-cost are:

Shelves
Shoe holders
Fabric organizers
Metal carts
Plastic crates
Under the bed organizers

If you are not able to afford to buy anything to organize your home, don't forget to look for some free items.  You may be able to find them from work or from friends and family members.  Free items you can use to get organized are:

Boxes (old printer paper boxes are the best!)
Paper bags
Milk carton crates

If you prop up the boxes or crates just the right way on their sides, they are practically like shelves.  Of course, the boxes and bags are great for storage.  Don't let being on a tight budget ruin your ability to organize your home.  You can do it!

Low-Budget Hairspray is Not Always a Good Idea

I am a fan of hairspray.  I have thick, uncontrollable hair, so I have to use it.  I sort of believe I can't live without it.  I am kind of a hairspray addict.  I typically buy very cheap hairspray, such as White Rain or Suave.  However, due to desperation and a thriftiness, I decided to go even cheaper and buy hairspray at a dollar store.  Mistake!

I decided to glance at the back of the hairspray and much to my surprise, it contains propane.  Ummm... propane on my hair?  I am not too excited.  Furthermore, it says something about only being "55%" hairspray according to regulations.  What the hell does that mean?  Is my hair going to fall out?  Now I am concerned.

So tomorrow, I will be going to Target to get my normal low-budget hairspray.  I have learned my lesson the hard way.  Don't buy hairspray from the dollar store!