For even the most casual of home-workout enthusiasts, an exercise ball is a fact of life — and of home decor. If you're going to regularly use one, you need to keep it inflated and in your living space. Stashing it in the garage or basement only discourages you from using it, but all too often these giant balls simply look inappropriate when paired with your decor. The good news is that even Read more

Remove the stress of whether your holiday gift will be loved and encourage family to pass along a digital wish list of dream presents. Have them use these tools to ensure the gifts they're jonesing for this year end up in your e-shopping cart. Of course, they work for hinting at what you'd like to see under the tree as well. Pinterest — Already spending hours on Pinterest? Pin with purpose and Read more

Although I admit that new can sometimes be very nice, old or used can be just as good! Here are some examples of used goodies that are even better than new: Books and magazines: Go to your neighborhood library and take out a book or flip through their magazines. You can also buy used books that look practically brand new from websites such as Amazon, or trade them on the web at Swap.com. Read more