Mother's Day is a golden opportunity to let your mom know that you appreciate all the hours she's put in. No need to pretend to have a perfect relationship with the lady who gave you life (and anxiety and huge amounts of love), it's just a chance to say thanks. With that in mind, we've put together some suggestions for making it a special day for your mama even on a teeny budget.

As I live in a tiny single apartment, my limited space keeps me in check as to how much stuff I’ve managed to amass. If I own it, I see it and really live with it, so I've made a habit of decluttering every three months or so. Nonetheless, those who have tried it know that decluttering can be a big pain in the butt. I find myself in a horde mentality as I try to get rid of my stuff, making lame excuses as to why I need to keep that book on caring for a pet chimp, or those ugly pair of boots I bought 10 years ago and will wear if Elvis comes back from the dead one day and I get my chance to meet him.

The other morning someone sent over a job opportunity for a production / administrative assistant at a prominent adult entertainment company. Before passing it on to people, it got me thinking: do I potentially want to be responsible for launching someone's career in porn? Going from my own experience, I started thinking about the pros and cons of working in porn.

It is no secret that breaking into this industry is tough. In getting started, many people take jobs that are not really in line with what they want to do. This is not a bad thing. The entertainment industry is one of the few places where you don't have to follow a strict path as long as you are passionate and stay focused on where you want to go. The problem that I've seen in a lot of people is that they start down a path and they get complacent.

Unemployment can be a stressful experience whether you're new to it or not. You have questions like "Where is the money going to come from for rent, cell phone, cable, internet, car insurance, student loans, utilities... and of course, food?" Like many life situations, unemployment can be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. You can beat the unemployment blues when they hit with a few adjustments.

While we appreciate a little couple-y lovin', there is a pretty alluring alternative to dropping dollars on your honey. Yes, we mean spending those dollars on yourself. It can be because there's no snuggly bear in the picture or just because you're just in need of some alone time. Either way, get ready to romance yourself this Valentine's Day.

So you've moved out to the big city and you're ready to meet new and like-minded people. You could try to attend every social networking event out there, but let's face it, being a full-time schmoozer can become daunting. And while there's no doubt the internet is changing the way we meet and communicate, it still doesn't compare to meeting people the old-fashioned way: face to face and fully clothed. Let's also imagine you haven't landed any work yet. Nothing can make you feel lazy quite like free time can. A solution: take a class.