The Perfect Mother's Day Present on a Budget! Cheap Gifts that won't Cost Much Money.


Do you need a cheap Mother's Day present because you are on a budget? You can choose a perfect gift that won't cost very much money. The best gift is one that comes from the heart and is specifically selected for mom. Can you craft? Can you paint? Are you creative enough to write a short story or poem about your mother? Maybe you could buy an inexpensive hanging plant/flowers and paint the pot.
If you have access to some old photographs, make a collage of some great times/vacations/funny moments of mom. Have fun with the project and make it special. When is Mother's Day? May , 2015. Better get busy. Who started mother's day. Did Hallmark start the first mother's day holiday? What year was the first official mother's day?

Best Coffee Maker for the Money. Find a Great Deal and Save Money


What is the best value on a good coffee maker? Why spend $50 or more on a coffee maker when you can buy one at Wal-Mart for $15? All coffee maker can make very good coffee, but some use the pod style system to make delicious results. Keurig makes one of the most popular K-cup coffee makers.
The price depends on where you buy it. Hamilton Beach, TRU, Senseo, Mr. Coffee, and Black and Decker are some popular manufacturers. If you normally drink Folgers, don't spend a lot of money to buy an expensive machine. Do you go to Starbucks for your coffee? What is your Latte Factor according to David Bach? Coffee Beans can get expensive if you get it on the outside (like Jerry Seinfeld).

Best Stove/Oven for the Money. A great Value and a Hot Deal. Watch the Repair Costs.



Is your Oven going out? Need to repair it? What is the best oven value for the money? What is the average price of an oven? The answer might depend on what kind of features you want. Do you want a Gas or electric? Do you want stainless steel? Do you really need all the bells and whistles? If you ever need repairs, how much will it cost with the deluxe models? How much are parts. Whirlpool, Amana, LG, Kenmore, GE, Samsung, Maytag, and others are some of the popular brands. All the ovens are pretty much maintenance free and energy efficient. Electricity costs are very minor on most and even more so on energy star rated. Sears, Best Buy, and Home Depot/Menards/Lowes have great deals all the time. Watch the advertisements for sale prices to save money.

What Does A Government Shutdown Mean? What will Happen? Are You Ready? Obama and the Budget & Will you Get Paid?


How will a government shutdown affect you? How long will the government shutdown last?
Historically, it has lasted anywhere from three days to three weeks. Do you work in a government industry? The spending plan needs to be passed to avoid a total government shutdown and no pay for the furloughed employees. Obama will have his work cut out trying to control this mess. How will you get paid if you are a government employee? good luck! Does the military still get paid? The troops will see a delayed paycheck. Will I get a social security check? Does the IRS close? You will still have to send in your income tax return by April 18th. Federal employees will feel the crunch. Republicans and Democrats need to get past the politics and do what is best for the people. Will the FBI still function? Is police service interrupted? How about medicare? Will interest rates go up? Is the processing of Visa's and passports delayed or stopped? Who is considered a non-essential employee? Home loans will stop being processed which means the economy will continue to suffer. What will this mean to wall street? The stock market is sure to feel the effects of reduced spending. What percent of American workers work for the government? Are Museums and National Parks going to be closed. What about state parks, monuments, federal agencies, the Arch in St. Louis, etc....