Author: Calla Conway
Calla Conway
Calla is a history, entertainment, and lifestyle writer born and raised in sunny San Diego, CA. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Literature and Writing from California State University, San Marcos. When she is not writing professionally, she is reading and writing short fiction, traveling, hiking, or surfing.
We are all always trying to find ways to make our life easier and more efficient. We’re busy, we’re frugal, and we’re crafty. That’s why we’re all here, right? And in this economy, any fiscally clever tricks we can use are always valued. If you’re a parent, this will make your life that much easier (and fun), if you’re a traveler, a storage savant, or just someone who likes to save enjoy our very best dollar store hacks. Shoe rack spice rack Sea Home If you’re looking for an easy and cheap way to organize your spices then it is…
In today’s economy, prices everywhere are on the rise. If you’ve ever looked at your bank account at the end of the month and wondered if there was any way to hold on to your hard-earned cash, you’d be right. But not to worry—you don’t need to spend hours pouring over coupon cut-out binders or bulk-buy a warehouse of food and supplies to save. With this handy guide, you’re bound to shave a zero or two off your monthly grocery bills. We’ll cover apps, pro-tips, and coupon management. With a smartphone, some discipline, and minor shopping habit reconfiguration, you’ll…
Way back in 1976, TJ Maxx was founded in Framingham, Massachusetts by people who wanted to create a rival to the department store Marshalls. The off-price retailer ended up growing so fast and doing so well that, 20 years later, TJ Maxx ended up buying Marshalls. Nowadays, TJ Maxx has over 1,200 stores across the U.S. and Europe. Their ability to expand at a time when most stores are scaling back has to do with how their business is run. They buy a bulk amount of excess goods from popular brands and then sell them to consumers at discounted…
A Health Savings Account helps you save and pay for health care and medical expenses. It is a kind of account that allows you to deposit and save money on a pre-tax basis so you maximize the money you can use for your own health. Opening a Health Savings Account is not possible without enrolling in a high deductible health plan. Let’s dive in! What is a Health Savings Account? To lower your overall health care costs, you can use your health savings account to pay for pre-determined health-related expenses like deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, and most other expenses. To make…
In today’s fast-paced world, we all strive for ways to simplify our lives and increase efficiency. Whether we’re busy parents, savvy travelers, storage experts, or just crafty individuals on a budget, we all seek smart and cost-effective solutions. That’s where these Dollar Store hacks come in. Here are some of the best hacks that will surely make your life easier and more efficient. You’ll be thanking us later! Shoe rack spice rack Sea Home If you’re looking for an easy and cheap way to organize your spices then it is time to invest in a hanging shoe rack. It’s life-changing!…
The nineties, what a time to be alive. Grunge music was thriving, prices were low, and the world was at a seemingly mellow and innocuous place (comparatively). And did we mention the prices? Looking at the photos of that golden decade is enough to make anyone want to travel back in time. We’ve been waxing nostalgic for times long past, when a trip to the gas pump didn’t cost you and ear and a leg and when the thought of buying a home wasn’t a distant relative of the American dream. Read below to get blown away at how much…
It is more important than ever for families and students to figure out whether or not college is the best option for their future. Between rocketing costs and heavy student loan debt, many families are questioning the value of a college education. As a result more and more families have been opting out of college entirely, and the percentage of college enrollment is down. So let’s take a deep dive into whether or not the college is worth the return on investment or if it is worth just skipping entirely. It seems that the answer is quite subjective and there…
As a society, we need to learn to appreciate the art of aging and all the wisdom that it can come with. And as the people doing the aging, we need to soak in all of life’s simple perks for going around the sun each year. Retailers, restaurants, and travel agencies alike bend over backwards to get people to buy what they’re selling. Sometimes, you need to loudly announce that you are 55 to get the best senior discounts, and hey–it’s worth it to save some cold hard cash! Let’s take a look behind the curtain of the senior discount,…