Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
No matter how hard we try to clear clutter, it seems to pile up in our main living areas where everyone that visits our home can see it. I feel safe in saying that is a big pet peeve to most women in our world. We want our homes to look neat and organized, even if […] More
When people see your home from the outside they are forming their first impression of you and your family. What are they seeing? If the thought of that makes you cringe then you probably have some work to do on the curb appeal of your home. Curb appeal is a term that sounds like it […] More
It is difficult when you are parenting a teenager, both for you and for them. The years when your child becomes a teenager are challenging because they almost become a different person. Truly, they are becoming their own person. They want to be heard and seen and respected as such. Unfortunately they do not always […] More
Purchasing a front load washer and dryer is an up and coming trend in the world of appliances right now. They are the latest craze. But are they worth the purchase? What are some points you should consider before buying a front load washer and dryer? The Pros Of Buying A Front Load Washer And […] More
Are you getting enough sleep? Chances are you aren’t. Many of us don’t get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night but it turns out that we really should be making a better effort. Getting enough sleep is vital to your health. Did you know that if you don’t get enough sleep […] More
The Five Year Engagement was an awesomely funny movie, there is no doubt about it. But I will tell you that it is not one you want to watch for family movie night. This should be an adults only movie which you are clued in on by the rating. It also took awhile to get […] More
Being a stay at home mom is a choice you made and you are happy with your choice. But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to have a circle of friends. Unfortunately, being a stay at home mom can be very isolating if you aren’t careful. There are ways you can still have a firm […] More
Having a stomach virus is miserable; there is just no other way to say it. Once you have it you really have no choice but to ride it out but there are strategies you can take to get through it quicker, easier and with less lingering symptoms. The first thing you should think about is […] More
Holiday stress is something we anticipate as readily as we do our grandmother’s annual gift of fruitcake. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can get through this festive season without holiday stress ruining it. A lot of holiday stress comes from financial worries over how to pay for all the gifts, what to buy […] More
You should have six months of savings put back for emergencies. Yes, we know it is always good to have savings put back in case you need the money for car repairs or any number of reasons that you need extra money. But what do I mean when I say you need to have six […] More
Every year at Christmas this simple recipe for Cookies And Cream Fudge is my ace in the hole, the card I play when I am at a loss what to give teachers and other people who I am unsure what to give them as a gift. It is also a gift I can give and […] More
Holiday weight gain is so difficult to avoid. Everywhere you turn there are treats just teasing you, from the homemade fudge your next door neighbors send over every year to the pie your grandmother is so famous for, they are impossible to avoid. But you don’t want to pack on another five pounds of holiday weight […] More