According to USAA's Summer 2011 edition, there are five things to splurge on when you buy to get the best value for your money. Buy the best that you can afford. Surprisingly, a "great deal" may not be your best buy. Check websites for advice on particular brands.
. Interior paint - $10 - $50/gal (usually about $25)
. Estate planning - $800 - $1800+. The more complex your issues, the more the cost.
. Mattress - check coil count, coil guage and filling maerials. A decent queen size with innersprings = $700
. Kitchen knives - premium knife has high-carbon steel blade forged out of a single sheet of metal and a handle made out of hard, crack-resistant material. A full set may be about $400
. Running shoes - entry level may be as low as $50
Thursday, June 9, 2011
ANOTHER use for baby wipes
When I paint a wall, I also paint myself. I came home from helping paint the church nursery with both hands and arms a lovely shade of green. We found that baby wipes were the answer for paint spills. They are inexpensive, sturdy, moist and disposable. After multiple drips, swipes and puddles, we were able to quickly mop up the messes and leave the nursery without disaster. (The green walls are the background for our artist to paint figures and murals - the kids will love it!)
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