It's that time of year where the summer is almost upon us and everyone starts thinking about their summer vacation. That could mean going by plane, boat or car and staying in either a hotel or campground. The options could be endless.

It seems that spring has been slow starting, but we are right on target for planting a garden. If you have ever thought of planting your own vegetables, now is as good a time as any. You may only have a small place that you can plant a few planters.

If you are a Publix shopper you will notice that there are some new things going on there. The first thing I noticed before walking into the doors is the sign welcoming couponers.

Aldi has opened its newest store on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta. Aldi is unlike grocery stores most people are familiar with. Shoppers at the Aldi in Aiken on Whiskey Road already know that. Aldi accepts only cash, debit cards and EBT cards.

Whether it is a New Year's resolution, a money crunch or just a desire to learn something new, now is the time to learn how to do the best at saving money at the grocery store. The first thing you need to do is to find your coupons.

It is the most wonderful time of year. The time to remember family and friends, spend time with them, and relax.

It is November and coming upon turkey time. In times like these, we should make sure we have a well- stocked pantry that will carry us through should we have snow days, power outages or even lean times.

When deciding to go "natural" at home, baking soda and vinegar are just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many more items that you can use daily that keep potentially harmful chemicals out of your home and away from your family.

For 17 years now, everyone in North Augusta has known the best way to tell that fall is here is to look for the familiar sign of pumpkins lining the yard at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church on Martintown Road.

Two favorite phrases in our household are "saving money" and "all natural or organic".

At 60 years old, Hammond Hill Elementary School is functioning better than ever.

Shopping sensibly seems to be a passion of mine. The only thing that I don't find fun is back-to-school shopping.

  Do the dog days of summer seem more like wolves howling at the door? Is the electric bill double or triple the heat index? Even though it seems like we will never be cool again, one day the heater will be turned on and a sweater will become part of the wardrobe yet again. Until then, there ar...

Summer seems to be the time when we all hear "I'm bored" out of our kids' and grandkids' mouths. Believe it or not, there are a lot of things that you can do to keep them busy and make it a fun time for everyone. Crafts are a great idea.

Does spring make you think of anything special? I think about what kinds of things I can freeze and can during this time of year to make the bounty last throughout the year.