Spring is here! (Though as I'm writing this, it's below freezing outside, so your experience of spring may vary.)  And with spring comes Spring Cleaning, at least in my house.  It's the chance to declutter, go through winter clothing that didn't get worn, pack away holiday decorations, and get ready for the summer.  But can you make money by spring cleaning? Declutter and Sell One of the easiest ways to make money by spring cleaning is to … [Read more...]

Have you ever looked at a tv show or movie and wondered just where the action was taking place?  It used to be common that sets were built on a soundstage, and that is still common with television shows that run from year to year, but when spaces are needed for movies or shorter run television programs, filmmakers often rent space in houses.  Have you ever wondered how much you can earn by renting out your home for filmmaking? How Much Can You … [Read more...]

I'm in a couple different parenting groups online and I have to admit, I've joined some buy/sell/trade groups just for the ridiculousness of them.  I didn't realize just how expensive everyday baby items, like blankets and clothes, could be, and I certainly didn't realize just how many parents would go crazy for these expensive, limited edition items.  But as one parent put it, "I can buy this now, let my kid wear it, and then re-sell it for more … [Read more...]

Have you ever watched the tv show Catfish?  I enjoy it a little too much.  It's about people who make romantic connections online, but never seem to be able to meet up with the other person, and they're worried the other person is a "catfish," a person pretending to be someone they're not.  Sometimes the end goal is to get money out of the other person, sometimes it's revenge from an ex, sometimes it's just someone who is bored and entertaining … [Read more...]

Like many people, I've been watching the situation in Ukraine with concern and sympathy for what the Ukrainians are going are through.  As a parent, it is especially heartbreaking to see families trying to evacuate with their small children.  And, of course, I can't help but think about what I would do in that situation.  We haven't updated our emergency plan since having a baby and it has made me realize we need to take some important emergency … [Read more...]