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In 1998, Bill Schultheis wrote a simple investment book for people who felt overwhelmed by the market. The Coffeehouse Investor inspires readers to follow a low-stress way to financial security. Long before the White Coat Investor, Bill was preaching that when you simplify your investments, you end up getting better returns. This gives you more time for family, friends, and other pursuits. The Coffeehouse Investor philosophy is essentially getting your money taken care of so you can focus on living. In this interview, we talk a lot about the importance of creating balance in your life and keeping money in...

A quick and easy sewing project for kids, today’s Felt Cactus Bookmark is a cute craft that helps kids hone their sewing skills and results in a cute bookmark that they can actually use to save their spots in their most recent read. DIY Cute Bookmark Craft for Kids Ella couldn’t come on my last trip to Arizona, so I thought a fun Southwestern-inspired craft idea would be a fun idea for us to make together before I left. These cute little cactus bookmarks were perfect so I could take one with me and she could use one at home...

The world is full of wondrous things, and we are led to believe that every piece of it serves a purpose. Even the most obscure objects and findings that don’t seem to fit any category. Or do they? Luckily, for these curious instances, there’s a bunch of Sherlock Holmes sitting right behind their computer screens ready to tackle any mysterious stuff people have stumbled upon. Yes, we’re talking Reddit’s beloved corner called “What Is This Thing” that has a solid 1.9 million followers and has been steadily growing since its creation in 2010. So this time we’ve selected some of...

 When you make jewelry, you set yourself up for "Really? You needed another pair of earrings?" Yes. I do so there. In my defense, I went to Michaels because I really did need new trimmer blades for my paper trimmer. But what kind of Maker would I be if I went in and didn't walk around the store? I'm no poser! And "see, what happened was"...I was in the Bead and Jewelry section and a bunch of these earring components said rescue me like when the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz calls out for his oil can. It...

Is a Sam’s Club membership worth it? Today I’m answering all of your Sam’s Club questions, plus sharing ways to help you save and get the most out of your membership! People ask me all the time how to save on groceries without having to clip coupons and I always tell them to shop at Sam’s Club! It’s my go-to for an easy, convenient, and affordable shopping experience. With a family of five, including a teenage boy, we go through A LOT of food! Buying groceries in bulk at Sam’s Club saves us money, as well as time since I...