Children’s birthday parties are often costly affairs. Although weddings are more expensive, birthdays come every year. To control some of the costs, avoid serving food at the party. Over at Forbes, they’ve shared some tips on controlling party costs. If you time the party right, you’ll avoid spending money on a full meal. What an awful host, right? And shout it far and wide: There Will Be Cake! Six Ways To Stop Spending Too Much On Your Kid’s Birthday Party| Forbes...

Most of us know that if you raise your car insurance deductible, you’ll save money. If you get into an accident, you’ll pay more out-of-pocket. We’ve given you tips in the past for saving on car insurance likeskipping comprehensive protection. Another common tip is to raise your deductible. The more risk you take on in the deductible, the less your insurance costs. Over at InsuranceQuotes, they surveyed insurance companies rates....

We all worry about getting laid off or fired at some point in our careers. We’ll constantly look for clues to see which way the wind is blowing. If you stop reading into every action at work, you’ll lower your stress. You probably aren’t getting fired anyway. Career blog The Muse has some tips to lower your stress at work. Hang tight and keep doing your job right. If you’re supposed to go somewhere else, someone will tell you....

If you’re a designer, you might have trouble deciding how to price your work. You may take into account the bang out of client and project. We’ve covered how tocalculate your fees as a freelancerbefore. They ask you five questions and give you a suggested bid price. How Much Should I Charge| NuSchool viaPSKF

Lumsing is offering a pair of Bluetooth speakers for just $25 today on Amazon. Plus, it just looks really cool. Today’s price is the lowest Amazon has ever listed, so order yours before they’re gone. It’s a Gold Box deal, so this price is only valid today, or until sold out. This is the lowest price Amazon has ever listed. Could make a great gift. The 20,000mah external charger is particularly interesting due to its massive capacity and three USB ports....

Here’s some basic info that married couples, whether same or opposite sex, should know about taxes. Let’s first look at how it works, federally. Here are some factors to keep in mind when you file taxes as a married couple. Marriage Penalty vs. It will depend on different factors, but mostly will depend on your income. Today.com explains that many couples will get a “financial boost,” because their overall taxes go down....

Windows/OS X/Linux: Adobe just launched Brackets 1.0, a text editor for web developers. Brackets supports HTML, CSS, LESS, and SASS markup languages. It’s is free and open source. Hit the link below to check it out.

As of Lollipop, those limitations get a lot less limiting. When we posted about the previous limits, many users expressed their disdain. Hopefully this will alleviate some of those concerns. Ultimately the end result should be more secure, more powerful, and less confusing file management for all.

Jigs make life so much easier, and when you build one yourself it’s even better. Make perfect 45 degree mitered corners every time with this do-it-yourself jig made of plywood. you’re able to build this jig with scrap materials from your shop. All you need is some plywood, a 2x4, wood screws, and glue. A table saw and framing square are of course also required. Steve Ramsey has providedSketchUp diagrams and PDF plansthat provide the exact measurements for this Jig....

The process here is pretty intense and will require some basic woodworking and electronics skills. The machine itself ispowered by a Raspberry Pi, so at least that part is pretty easy. Head over to Instructables for the full guide. 2-Player Bartop Arcade Machine| Instructables viaRolfebox

Worse, you’ve forgotten to send the one you originally meant to. This Automator script helps you stay focused. This way you’ve got the option to compose your message and never even see your inbox. Unlike most similar tools,, the window automatically closes after you send the email. Check it out at the link below. Compose Gmail Message.app| kung fu grippe

The new tool is pretty simple to use. More Ways to Control What You See In Your News Feed| Facebook

When you’re trying to move up in your job, most people will advise you to web connection. While you’re trying to meet new people, consider finding yourself a career wingman. Sometimes you might’t do everything on your own. We got through the initial period of the start-up together. Competing with each other, challenging each other, supporting each other. I have never had a more enjoyable working relationship, and I doubt there ever will be....