A. Hermitt
Living in Lawrenceville, GA
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On AC since: 03.24.05
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AHermitt's writing specialties are home and garden, parenting, homeschooling, education, rental property, and decorating. She is also an expert researcher and can write on many other subjects.
AHermitt's writing specialties are home and garden, parenting, homeschooling, education, rental property, and decorating. She is also an expert researcher and can write on many other subjects.
Education/Experience:
Paralegal Degree, BA Fine Arts w/ English Minor
Paralegal Degree, BA Fine Arts w/ English Minor
Interests:
Being a Know-it-all
Being a Know-it-all
Motto:
write your plans in pencil, and give God the eraser.
write your plans in pencil, and give God the eraser.
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A race car themed bedroom is a great idea for boys of all ages, and for a few girls, too. Any child who likes cars will be in love with a race car bedroom.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
If you have ever owned land that someone moved into without permission, and refused to leave, then you are not fond of squatting.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
If you care looking for a creative and unique design for your child's bedroom, you should try the Cloud Animals design.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/2/2009 | Read more »
What do you do when you want to sell a home in a buyers market? If you are looking to trade up, why not do just that?
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/26/2009 | Read more »
Illegal or not, I still get tense every year when family members ignore my wishes and buy fireworks. I have many good reasons why I would prefer people not use fireworks. They are as follows:
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/26/2009 | Read more »
While it is clear that what you post on MySpace and YouTube can affect your career negatively, it can also be used to attract prospective employers to you.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/26/2009 | Read more »
Two years ago, I wrote an article entitled "What You Post on MySpace and YouTube Can affect Your Career." What is true then is magnified now.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/26/2009 | Read more »
Well, an article published today has given me new hope about the state of my diet, or lack of. Apparently, according to Reuters.com, a few extra pounds can add years to your life.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/26/2009 | Read more »
Stretch marks are the bane of many women. Here are some tips for helping you to get rid of those annoying stretch marks.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/25/2009 | Read more »
Several TV stations and newspapers have reported that Micheal Jackson is dead.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/25/2009 | Read more »
A Belgium teenager claims that she fell asleep in the process of getting star tattoos put on her face. With that said, here are five other activities that you definitely want to stay awake for.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
Mural windows however, are cost effective and not so big that you won't feel empowered to at least try. Here are the steps to creating window murals in your kid's room.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
If the airline loses your luggage, you need know the right questions to ask, to understand your rights and know the next steps to take.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
Remi hair is more expensive than other grades of human hair. It is used in full lace wigs and the highest quality hair extensions.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
Reversatrol is believed to fight against cancer, reduce inflammation, and lower blood sugar in mouse and rat experiments. To be effective in humans, an extremely high dose would be required.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
From my readings, it is clear to me that many "professional writers" feel that "content writers are amateurs.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
An Israeli woman purchased a new mattress for her mother and put the old one on the curb. Here are some other hiding places you can use.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
The FDA has warned that users stop using Zicam, the popular cold and flu remedy, immediately.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
The latest news in Politics isn't what is being done about the state of the economy, or to end the war in Iraq. It's about an affair.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
Many Reality TV shows have come and gone since then, but It seems like America can't get enough of it... Or have they?
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
There are several medicines on the market you can take to treat your nasal allergies, but there are also home remedies that you can also consider.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
While the idea is certainly seductive, you may be worried that you wedding day will be less than memorable if you just schlep to the local court house. Well, it doesn't have to be.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/20/2009 | Read more »
Wedding photography can eat up a large chunk of your wedding budget. Here are some ideas you can sue to cut your wedding photography costs.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
Whether you are planning for wedding favors in advance, or looking for last minute tips, here are some low cost ideas you can use.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
While it may not be easy to get married for free like Star Jones did there are clever ways that you can negotiate discounts. Here are some suggestions you can use.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
You can't just decide to get married on a trip to Vegas like they make you think on TV. It actually takes a bit of planning and purposeful actions to get married in Las Vegas.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
While a lot of effort is put into wedding plans, the bachelorette party is often neglected until the last minute and the budget is often overlooked.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
Low income housing, also called affordable housing, is rental housing that has been made affordable for those with sub-standard incomes.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
A cupcake wedding cake is very easy to make, yourself, and is only a fraction of the cost.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/12/2009 | Read more »
Imagine hearing a toilet flush whenever you yawn, even if no one is in the bathroom. This is what living with tinnitus is like.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/12/2009 | Read more »
If you haven't figured it out yet, Kinoki foot pads don't work; at least not for their intended purpose.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/12/2009 | Read more »
If you are going to pay hundreds of dollars for vases, flowers, candles and other items that will be practically useless after the wedding, why not make the wedding centerpiece edible?
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/12/2009 | Read more »
Always speak to a garden expert before planting flowers if you are new to a region, or if you have never dealt with a certain type of plant before.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/11/2009 | Read more »
If you are looking for a new rental home, and have dreams of someday owning your own house, you may feel tempted to sign a rent to own lease.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/11/2009 | Read more »
There are questions as to how effective it is and there are also side effects that accompany use of glucosamine.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/11/2009 | Read more »
Fathers day is coming and your dad is into all things green. It would be a great idea to get your father a gift that shows you appreciate both him and his passions.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/10/2009 | Read more »
Before you decide to avoid your father in this special day, or slip off for a simple greeting card, here are some last minute Father's day gifts you can give him.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/10/2009 | Read more »
Inexpensive Father's Day gifts don't have to be cheap. Here are some great fathers day gifts you can get for $25 or less.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/10/2009 | Read more »
As an older or adult child, you can make things that take greater skill or a certain amount of expertise and your dad will love it.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/10/2009 | Read more »
For mom, picking a gift for Fathers day does not need to elaborate or expensive. It just needs to be thoughtful and posibly sentimental.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/10/2009 | Read more »
Lead paint is easily unearthed when older homes are renovated and results are as toxic in the late 2000s as they were 30 years ago before lead based paints were banned.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/9/2009 | Read more »
Obesity in children, when a child is 20 percent or higher than the recommended weight for their height, holds many dangers.
By A. Hermitt | Published 6/2/2009 | Read more »
Just because the grooms family is typically responsible for the rehearsal dinner does not mean you should not manage the budget carefully.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/20/2009 | Read more »
The wedding reception can be a very expensive line item on your wedding budget.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/20/2009 | Read more »
Tuxedo rentals start around $100 for a simple tuxedo. A fancier tuxedo can cost sveral hundred and go up from there.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/20/2009 | Read more »
It is amazing how much some wedding dresses can cost. A designer wedding gown can easily cost $10,000.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/20/2009 | Read more »
The wedding location is an item that uses the bulk of the wedding budget and also dictates the date and timing of the wedding.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/20/2009 | Read more »
Planning a wedding can be very costly. However, with a bit of creativity, you can cut your costs significantly.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/20/2009 | Read more »
One of the biggest budget eaters at a wedding is the flowers. To add insult to injury, flowers are gone before the honeymoon is over.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/20/2009 | Read more »
Potty training a child does not need to be anxiety ridden or difficult for the parents or the child.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/15/2009 | Read more »
When you start college, you might think your wardrobe will be a important as it was when you were in high school.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/15/2009 | Read more »
Tenants are often at a loss as to how to move out of a rental home leaving the unit in good condition that will make sure they get back the security deposit.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/15/2009 | Read more »
There are several things you must remember during your first year of homeschooling. You must set academic goals. You need to set personal goals. You need also need to take it easy.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/15/2009 | Read more »
Are you getting more than enough sleep and still can't get rid of the dark circles under your eyes? That's because dark circles are not caused by lack of sleep.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/12/2009 | Read more »
I was recently chastised after writing an article about cold and flu season that recommended using hand sanitizers. It turns out that they can be quite dangerous.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/12/2009 | Read more »
Anxiousness to get through the closing and to set up the new home can cause costly mistakes. Here are some things that new homeowners should avoid.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/12/2009 | Read more »
You are planning a low-cost wedding and your bridesmaid's budgets are slim. Here are some tips that can help.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/6/2009 | Read more »
A book called I Kissed Dating Goodbye (1997) seems to have spurred a small but healthy Virgin Lips Movement.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/6/2009 | Read more »
More and more schools have been forced to temporarily close in recent years. Schools should be able to adjust when they are forced to close and to continue teaching students even without the building.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/6/2009 | Read more »
Having homeschooled my own children through elementary, middle school and into high school, and given guidance and advice to others as well as observed them, I have come to certain conclusions on what it takes to get a homeschooled child into college.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/5/2009 | Read more »
A gallon of paint can radically change a room, but bathroom fixtures and tiles in odd colors are difficult to change. Thanks to innovations in ceramic and tile paints you can make over your bathroom rather cheaply.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/5/2009 | Read more »
Moving and storage cube companiesdrop of the container, allowing you to pack it in your own time, and then they pick up the containers, store them for you, and move them to your new location.
By A. Hermitt | Published 5/5/2009 | Read more »
As a mother with two children just getting into their teens, I have learned to not wait for my family to make Mother's Day special. Perhaps you too should take ownership and celebrate your special role in your family.
By A. Hermitt | Published 4/30/2009 | Read more »
Twitter is a website that users can use to find out what their friends are doing right now... or at least the last thing they reported. Personally, I like to use twitter to promote my business.
By A. Hermitt | Published 4/28/2009 | Read more »
Kid's rooms these days, especially in newer houses, tend to be on the small size. Here are some ideas you can use to make your small kids room appear much bigger.
By A. Hermitt | Published 4/23/2009 | Read more »
You decorated your home 5 years ago and it still looks good, but the wall colors seem a little stale and maybe even outdated. You can update those old stale colors by color washing your walls.
By A. Hermitt | Published 4/23/2009 | Read more »
How I fixed my Palm Centro when ATT had given up. You can do this with any Palm and many other cell phone PDAs as well.
By A. Hermitt | Published 4/23/2009 | Read more »
You are coming out of school in a time when unemployment is high and competition for jobs are higher. How is a young adult supposed to survive?
By A. Hermitt | Published 4/1/2009 | Read more »
While they may be small, and a bit carbon copy to other homes in the complex, you can make your town home your own, while being creative and making it comfortable.
By A. Hermitt | Published 3/26/2009 | Read more »
If you would like to create a strikingly decorated room without the fuss and mess of specialty painting, you will want to consider using vinyl letters and decals.
By A. Hermitt | Published 3/26/2009 | Read more »
Keeping your shower stall clean can be disheartening. No sooner than you have cleaned it than it is dirty again.
By A. Hermitt | Published 3/25/2009 | Read more »
Some time back I wrote an article entitled Five Reasons to Not Join a Barter Exchange. Well, a lot has changed in the economy since I wrote that article, and it may now be time to reconsider.
By A. Hermitt | Published 3/9/2009 | Read more »
If you find yourself running out of space in your home, you may need to look to the basement for extra room. Here are some decorating tips you can use to make your basement livable.
By A. Hermitt | Published 3/6/2009 | Read more »
If you have been making or plan to make barter agreements to help make ends meet, hopefully you are keeping detailed records for tax time.
By A. Hermitt | Published 3/6/2009 | Read more »
Whether you are trading goods, for goods, services for services, or goods for services, there are important steps you will need to make a good barter agreement.
By A. Hermitt | Published 3/6/2009 | Read more »
You don't need to choose a dress that you don't love for the sake of not being covered, there are things you can do to make just about any prom dress more modest.
By A. Hermitt | Published 3/4/2009 | Read more »
Nadya Suleman's thinking is the same sort that helped to cause the housing crisis.
By A. Hermitt | Published 2/26/2009 | Read more »
I have worked with several paid to blog websites, but most of them are merely a numbers game. They have huge databases of bloggers and customers who they attempt to match but often miss the mark.
By A. Hermitt | Published 2/25/2009 | Read more »
Gold has always been and will always be the most popular investment, especially during tough economic times. Even purchasing gold jewelry may be a better purchase than stocks.
By A. Hermitt | Published 2/25/2009 | Read more »
My husband and I thought that spoiling our kids was a good idea, years later, we had to make some adjustments.
By A. Hermitt | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
Do you find that you are not inspired to exercise even though you have a home gym or exercise room in your home? Perhaps you find the room cold, uninspiring, and unappealing.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
You can avoid this period of moodiness and depression that lasts from January through March, by creating a fun winter decorating scheme for your home.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
Every parent wants to create an awesome baby's room, but when you have a limited budget it can be difficult.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
The beginning of the year is the perfect time to reorganize your home. In doing so, you should make adjustments based on changes in your life, and changes in the way you live.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
Decorators and speculators all over the net are guessing at how to decorate the White House. Some people are being quite irreverent about it, suggesting things believed to be typically "black".
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
Just because you have modern or contemporary tastes, doesn't mean that Grandmothers antiques have no place in your home.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/12/2009 | Read more »
While cheating may get them out of a tough spot temporarily by avoiding a bad grade, it also comes with many consequences.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
If you have a closet that does not get much use, why not turn it into your home office.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Redecorating can hardly be considered a necessity, so it ends up at the bottom of the wants list. If you are itching to make a few redecorating adjustments to your home, here are some low cost things you can do.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Chances are your preteen daughter has outgrown her Barbie themed bedroom, and no longer likes the castle mural on her wall, not to mention the pretty pink bedding. Here are some tips for creating a pre-teen bedroom for your daughter.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Gone are the days when you could tell if a single man or a single woman lived into a home just by looking around. The woman's home is no longer frilly and floral. Likewise, a man's home is not necessarily all leather, and dark plaids.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
A safari theme bedroom is an idea that you can pull together quickly and easily without purchasing a lot of specialty pieces.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Your office at work is probably very vanilla. After all, the furniture, wall art, and accessories in the room were likely chosen by someone else, and in bulk, so your space looks no different from any one else's.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
I am a big fan of decorating by putting items where they do not necessarily belong. If you like to decorate with unexpected items as I do, here are some ideas you can use.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Many new homes have rooms with two story ceilings that are hard to decorate. The key to decorating these wall spaces is to locate wall décor and items large enough to fill the spacious walls.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Whether you dropped out of school six months ago, or six years ago, you still have a good chance of getting into college if you apply yourself.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Get Organized Month was created for the sake of getting people to desire organization and to hire professional organizers. January was probably chosen because it is the month of starting over and renewal.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
In honor of Get Organized Month (January), I will give you some of my tips for getting organized. Getting organized will save you time, money and peace of mind.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
The purpose of Cervical Cancer Screening month is to remind women to get tested for cervical cancer. By getting early screening you are saving yourself a great deal of time and pain, as well as possibly saving your life.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
In the spirit of family fit lifestyle month, here are some things you can do to work together to create a healthy lifestyle.
By A. Hermitt | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
There comes a time when kids should start eating salad. You can add this food healthy choice to your children's diets by taking steps making more appealing.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/31/2008 | Read more »
While it is exciting to get great deals at clearance sales, you need to cautious when doing so. You may wind up in a bad mood or worse, feeling cheated and stuck with things that do not fit or are not useful at all.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/31/2008 | Read more »
Every year, the same people, including myself, resolve to lose weight -- again. This is why resolving to lose weight is such a fruitless activity.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/31/2008 | Read more »
I did some research to attempt to find out what hair products Hoda Kotb and Michelle Obama share. My best guess is that Hoda and Michelle are using products from Fekkai salons.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
It is difficult to separate Southwestern Architecture from Southwestern design, as the one complements the other so well. Still, they can and do exist separately.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
It was rumored that Micheal Jackson has Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and may be close to death. Few have heard of this rare disease and many wonder exactly what it is.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
According to an Associated Press article found at Fox News Micheal Jackson has a rare lung disease and is in need of an emergency transplant.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/21/2008 | Read more »
My daughter participated in Children's Pageants for three summers and has recently decided to stop doing pageants. I decided that if she didn't want to do another pageant, then she shouldn't have to.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
When I wrote Reasons for Black Women to Wear Natural Hair a couple of years ago, I was writing based on my own experiences. The article, however, seems to have spurred a bit of a flame war.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
Another bad memory involves a family member that routinely gave awful holiday gifts. Based on these horrible Christmas gifts, I present my list of things you should not give as Christmas gifts.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
If you have little to no money this holiday season, there is no reason to avoid friends and family because you cannot afford to purchase a gift. The gift I am talking about is an online photo album.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Purchasing Christmas and holiday gifts for co-workers can be very difficult, especially in a tight economy. You can instead create or purchase any of these low costs gifts
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
No one will enjoy a free gift more than a frugal person. Here is a list of free Christmas gifts that frugal people will be downright excited about.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
So you want to give gifts to all of your friends, but do not have the money to do it. All you need to give this gift is a computer with an Internet connection, and digital photos of your friends.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Many of the gifts on my article, Top 10 Gift Ideas for Sisters from Sisters, are on the extravagant side, but in this economy, you may need to be a bit more thrifty.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
When I wrote painting ideas for kids rooms two years ago, I never imagined the article would help so many people. Since then I have come up with a few more ideas that will allow you to create a designer effect with just a few strokes of paint.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
Christmas budgets are substantially less than they have been in previous years. Here is my new list of gift ideas for tween girls.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
A true story about how I found out about Santa Clause.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
Many major retailers are closing their doors and downsizing this holiday season. While this is very tragic, it is also the only hope many families will have this year to provide a decent Christmas for their family.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
eBay did it again. In an effort to attract new customers and keep old sellers, they raised prices. It is understood that many eBay sellers are looking for other options. One of these other options is Webstore.com.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
In a recent article, I wrote that gift cards should be avoided this year because of the unreliability of the retail market. In this article, I have listed several gift cards that you can feel safe giving this holiday season.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
Here are some tips you can use to stretch your dinner for unexpected dinner guests.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
Every winter businesses throw formal and sometimes elaborate holiday parties. This can be both stressful and fun aa you want to impress others without trying too hard.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
You can have a party without going broke. All you need is a little food and some space to have fun, preferably outdoors. If you are having a party for children, teens or youthful adults, here are some ideas you can use.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
There are many beautiful wedding dresses available for new brides; unfortunately, many of them are not suited for modest brides.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
Generally, a property manager's duties include overseeing property maintenance, dealing with tenants, finding new tenants, screening tenants and renting out the property on the owners behalf.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
There is a new diet craze called the Banana Diet. The theory behind the diet is that bananas contain resistant starches that help to burn fat.
By A. Hermitt | Published 11/1/2008 | Read more »
Choosing the wrong carpet for your stairs may mean you need to purchase carpet for your stairs gain in a short time. You need to look at the type of carpet, the rating of the carpet, and the pattern.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/31/2008 | Read more »
While black hair appears to very strong, it is actually fragile and breaks easy. To grow long beautiful hair, there are several things that African American women need to know.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
One way to make extra money from home is to run an in-home childcare center. If done correctly, it can grow into a lucrative business.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/27/2008 | Read more »
There are at least 200 popular network sites online right now, and a new one added every day. It is just not possible to accept all of the social network invites, nurture those accounts, and remain a productive human being.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/27/2008 | Read more »
With a bit of preparation and some good commons sense, you can get a high SAT Score or raise your score from your previous test.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
If you are in need of extra income and you are reading this right now, then you may already have the tools you need to make extra money from home.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
As a housewife, it can be very hard to watch your spouse struggle with the bills when you are at home not working. This may make you feel like you want to pitch in and help.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
If you are creative and hard working, there are some things you can do to add more money to your pocket. You will have to run many of these ideas by your boss to make sure you are not breaking any unwritten rules.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
Just because you can't buy Christmas gifts does not mean that you cannot give Christmas gifts this year. Here are some Christmas gifts that will cause you nothing; or at least no money anyway.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
In the same way that a landlord would check your references before renting to you, you should also investigate the landlord to make sure everything he or she tells you is truthful.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
People are losing their jobs. Families are losing their homes. Businesses are shutting down. More and more people are turning to the church for support. Can the local church survive this recession?
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
If you are going to make money from home, you might as well do something you love. If shopping is your thing, you can turn it into an at-home business
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
If you like to sew and already do it for a hobby, sewing will be an excellent business for you.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
If you have a need to make extra money from home and are a good cook, you can start a business cooking from home.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
One way a stay at home parent can make extra money from home is to start a laundry service. This service can include washing clothes and bedding, or it can simply mean ironing someone's clothes.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
If you've had great success at homeschooling, and are now in college and you are frustrated with the pace of your progress, you should try using homeschool methods to get your college degree.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/23/2008 | Read more »
African American hair is typically shorter than that of other people because the hair is typically more fragile, and also because it has the appearance of being shorter because of its tightly coiled nature.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/22/2008 | Read more »
As we approach the holiday season with the economy in the toilet, it is smart to find ways to celebrate Christmas that won't cost a great deal of money.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
Salvage grocery stores are stores that sell products that will not sell in regular grocery stores. These items may have damaged packaging, they may be dented, or they may be near the expiration date.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
Each year as Thanksgiving approaches, you may notice that prices of Thanksgiving type foods rises. This year will be no exception. Here are some things you can do to save money on your thanksgiving dinner.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
Do you hate digging in hard dirt, and running into worms when trying to plant a few vegetables? If so, you may want to look into garbage can gardening.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
I don't feel that it is necessarily inappropriate to discuss politics most of the time. Then again there are times and places when talking politics is not a good idea.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
As budgets tighten, household expenses need to be lowered. However, lowering household expenses does not mean you need to suffer in the process.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/20/2008 | Read more »
The way the cost of food rising, we need to find alternate ways to acquire the food that our family needs to eat. Gardening can help to cut the budget significantly.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/20/2008 | Read more »
Do you find yourself alone more often and not socializing as much because of the prices? You don't have to watch television alone at home because you are low on cash.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/17/2008 | Read more »
Have your days of blowing$100 or more for one day of family entertainment passed? If so, this does not mean that your family fun has to end. It only means that you need to be more creative in finding ways to have fun.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/17/2008 | Read more »
In a previous decorating advice article, I discussed decorating solutions for kids sharing rooms. This article discusses how to create an American Girl Bedroom.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
On August 8, 2006, in response to buzz about a breastfeeding mom on the front of a magazine, I wrote and article entitled, Your Right to Breastfeed in Public, My Right to be Appalled. I think it might be time for a retraction.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
In my last decorating advice article, I discussed decorating solutions for kids sharing rooms. The article prompted more questions which I would like to address now.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
Older family members are losing their retirement funds and don't know how they will finance retirement. Younger family members are unable to purchase homes during the credit crunch. Perhaps these extended families need to become less extended.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
There was a time when people had an emergency fund. This was money that was set aside in case of an emergency. So how do you start saving for emergencies, when you still owe a ton in credit debt?
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
Dressing winter wedding tables calls for lots of imagination and creativity. The goal is to celebrate the season while not being devoid of color.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
What you serve in the winter will be far different from what you would serve in the summer, from overall taste to the richness of the meal.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
If you are having a winter wedding, you should take advantage of the many creative venues that the winter holds in store for you. You may want to think out of the box when choosing a wedding venue.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
Winter is a very special time of year with an ambiance all on its own, so it only takes a small bit of preparation to pull off a great theme wedding in the winter.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
If you are forced into financial frugality, but would still like to have the occasional quality date, here are some ideas for low cost dates that you can try.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
As much as I love my kinky African American hair, sometimes I want it straight. I use my trusty flat irons to do the job.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
Rensselaer County NY officials are calling it a Typo and an embarrassing error.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/10/2008 | Read more »
It is also estimated that 22 percent of women have open marriages with five percent of those women actually engaging in extramarital sex, according to Wikipedia.org.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/9/2008 | Read more »
If you and your group of girlfriends are at a loss as to what to wear for Halloween this year, you should consider dressing up as infamous female stars.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/9/2008 | Read more »
With this Halloween coming just in time for one of the most exciting political seasons in recent history, it might be fun for your group to dress up as the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/9/2008 | Read more »
You may be aware that many of the things we take for granted today were invented by African Americans. What you may not be aware of is that there were also many African inventions predating the discovery of America.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
As the owner of two rental houses, I made very little profit if any from the rental houses. Many months, I put more money into the houses than I got out.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
It's time to act like we are in a recession and begin to live like it.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
Saving is extremely important especially since access to credit is to come. So how do you keep saving during hard times? Let's look at how our grandparents saved to find out.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
In lieu of Halloween, many churches and Christian organizations like to throw Harvest Festivals. If you are participating in a harvest festival and are looking for a costume, here are some ideas you can use.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
Crayon Costumes are easy to make and great for adults and children alike. It might even be fun for a large group of elementary teachers to dress up as crayons for Halloween.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/4/2008 | Read more »
Mime Costumes are easy to make and as a group costume, it will be a huge hit. There are several options you can use to assemble your mime costumes.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/4/2008 | Read more »
If you and your group are looking for a costume idea that will work for your group, zombie costumes may be what you were looking for.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/4/2008 | Read more »
During hard financial times, parents worry that they will not be able to send their students to college, and students consider going straight from high school into a job.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/4/2008 | Read more »
Everyone rents a home or an apartment at one time or another. If you need somewhere to live, and purchasing a home is out of the question then you may need to rent someplace to live.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/4/2008 | Read more »
When dealing with hard financial times, cars can either be a source of the problem or a solution to it. You need to decide which is which for you.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
When coping with hard times it is important to find alternate ways to acquire the goods and services you need. Barter may very well be a solution.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
In times when the economy is tight, we all need solutions to help us to better cope and make ends meet. Here are some ways you can use auctions to help you get through a rough spot.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
If you are seriously considering eloping, here are reasons you may wan to think again.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
Are wedding plans starting to get on your nerves, and have you wondering if you should elope? Here are some reasons you may want to go through with it.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
Did you ever wonder where the T shirt came from and how such as simple item became such a major fashion statement?
By A. Hermitt | Published 9/23/2008 | Read more »
Safe deposit boxes, also called safety deposit boxes, are small safes stacked in groups and kept inside a bank vault or post office. It protects a person's valuable and rare possessions in case of a fire or natural disaster.
By A. Hermitt | Published 9/3/2008 | Read more »
This past summer, last comic standing featured a comedian from India called Papa CJ who told jokes about American jobs in India. His jokes ceased to remain funny because, well, he was mocking us.
By A. Hermitt | Published 8/29/2008 | Read more »
Every time I try to take my dog to the local vet, the dogs pull away, and poop in the floor the second we enter the building. I think they are trying to tell me something.
By A. Hermitt | Published 8/28/2008 | Read more »
I won't say that finding cheap airline tickets is impossible, but its very difficult. In addition, cheap has a different meaning than it had some time ago
By A. Hermitt | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
Furnishing a dining room can be quite expensive, but you can furnish your dining room with a trip to the local salvage yard
By A. Hermitt | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
You just dropped off your last child at college. For the last 18+ years, your life has revolved around your kids. It is now time for you and your spouse to reconnect with each other.
By A. Hermitt | Published 8/21/2008 | Read more »
If your wedding is in late fall such as October or November, you might want to consider making pumpkin centerpieces.
By A. Hermitt | Published 8/13/2008 | Read more »
Growing out your relaxer can be a long process for African American Women, but it is well worth the struggle.
By A. Hermitt | Published 8/13/2008 | Read more »
Long eyelashes is a highly coveted feature by many women. While there is no guarantee that you can get your eyelashes to grow longer, there are some tips that are used by women all over the world that might work for you.
By A. Hermitt | Published 8/1/2008 | Read more »
If you are hoping to get work in television, modeling, and local theatre, you need to know where to find casting calls. Read on to find links to casting calls for all major television stations and reality shows.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/29/2008 | Read more »
Many believe that if they declare bankruptcy that they can eliminate their debts and keep all of their possessions. This is not exactly true.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/29/2008 | Read more »
There are jobs that are actually growing and thriving in this economy and well as businesses you can start if you are the entrepreneurial type
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/25/2008 | Read more »
Hotwire is a good site to use to help you secure low cost accommodations for your trip. It does not however guarantee you the best accommodations for your money.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/9/2008 | Read more »
A year ago, my daughter participated in a mall fashion and talent show. I knew in my heart however that they were not all they promised to be. Still I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/9/2008 | Read more »
A good way to cope financially during a recession is to start a small business. Starting a business can be costly however, there are a few businesses you can start with no funds.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/9/2008 | Read more »
One of the biggest complaints you hear from tenants about property owners that they do not refund security deposits. As a landlord, you my feel justified to withhold your tenant's security deposit. You need to make sure that you deserve it before keeping it.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/9/2008 | Read more »
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