SC Johnson Family Economics Blog

Save money, spend time

Let's face it: Times are tight and budgets are shrinking. But there are ways to stretch, and even (gasp!) have fun doing it! This blog is about finding ways to get more from every household dollar, and enjoy every precious minute.

Keeping Your Mail Neat and Tidy

 With all the paper coming in and out of the house, it is a good idea to get as organized with your incoming paper mail. So here are a few ways to help keep your mail all in one place...

Sharing Life: Spur of the Moment

There is something about a sturdy relationship, a relationship that stands the test of time. One where you drop everything around you when you get a chance to be together!...

Personalized Jewelry

With the materials and technology now available to most of us at a household level, it is so easy to create unique custom gifts. One of my favorites is creating personalized jewelry...

I’m glad I could be flexible with our dinnertime last Sunday night. We really wanted to see our friends... And part of what I am continuing to learn about flexibility is that it starts with a willingness to do something different....

Take Advantage of Promotions to Save Money

Our family loves to go to museums, zoos, aquariums, and sporting events. But these venues can really put a dent in our wallets, if we're not careful... Here are the kinds of deals we watch for, so we can afford to do the things we love...

Fun Personalized Note Cards

It’s very simple to create custom, personalized note cards!...These note cards make terrific personalized gifts for friends and family....

How to Keep Your Recipes in Order

There are many ways to store your prized recipes. Here are a few suggestions for how to keep your recipes in order...

Squeeze the Last Bit Out of Your Garden

One of the things I love most about summer is fresh produce. There's just nothing like a tomato picked straight from the garden. As summer comes to a close and the weather cools down, it's tempting to let the garden go. But don't do that! You can still squeeze a little more produce out of your garden!...

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