If you've seen the images of the devastation from the oil spill in the Gulf and felt helpless, there IS something you can do! The Governor has declared Sunday, June 27th a Statewide Day of Prayer and we want to encourage you to take this need to your church this weekend. Join us this Sunday in prayer! Learn more here: http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catID=2&articleID=2259

Trying to build a good wardrobe on a budget? There's a great article with suggestions for saving a few bucks on your wardrobe...check it out: How to build a wardrobe. What has worked for you? Got any tips for finding the bargains? Share them here!

Many hotels are saving money by cutting back on housekeeping services in the hotel. Some hotels are skipping changing linens...some for up to 3 days. You can even get a discount at some hotels for choosing the "green rate." What do you think? Would you give up clean sheets and towels for a discount?

If you're looking for a creative idea for family vacation this year, Real Simple Magazine has some ideas for you! How about the Baked Bean Museam of Excellence (Port Talbot, South Wales), The Museum of Bad Art (Dedham, Massachusetts), Sulabh International Museum of Toilets (New Delhi, India) or the World's Largest Chair (Anniston, Alabama)?! You can also check out the World's Largest Twine Ball (Darwin, Minnesota), World's Largest Pecan (Brunswick, Missouri) or the World's Largest Basket (Newark, Ohio). Any usual vacation suggestions? Share them here!