Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Having a pet is a huge milestone in a child’s life. But is your child ready? Will a pet be a good fit for him or her? There are several things you should consider before making your decision. First of all, does your child have allergies? If so, you will want to be sure that animals […] More
Skin care can be confusing. When you go to the skin care aisle at your local drugstore, the wide array of bottles and jars is overwhelming. Which one is for you? Which one is best? How often should you use it? Confusion over questions like these is one reason I believe women don’t do better at […] More
With the start of back-to-school comes the start of colds and other illnesses for most families. Our children share everything, including germs. And we tend to catch whatever they have. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can fend off fall colds and illnesses with a few simple changes in routine. We are really too […] More
Let’s start by defining Casual Friday. Casual Friday is when employers allow their employees to dress down on a Fridays, either as a kindness to their employees or as a fundraiser, where the employee pays a small fee for the priviledge that usually goes toward a good cause. Everyone has a different definition of what is […] More
We tend to get bored with our home decor and when we do, we want to redecorate. However, in today’s current economy, that is not always a choice available to us. Or is it? It turns out you can redecorate on a budget. It is surprising just how little it actually takes to redecorate a […] More
In-law problems are a problem as old as time itself. They are well-known issues that married people face and the basis for many jokes, however corny they may be. For some couples, a civil relationship between themselves and an in-law seems impossible to obtain, but it’s really not as difficult as one might think. Mother-in-law problems are perhaps the most common but not […] More
I am a huge advocate of honesty, especially between a husband a wife. But, as any wise wife or husband knows, there are times when there is something to be said for secrets in your marriage. What I am saying is that you should never lie but there are things that are better left unsaid… […] More
From time to time, everyone suffers from anxiety. However, there are those of us who seem to stay in a constant state of worry. We are natural-born worry warts. We worry about the important things in life and the not so important things in life. If there is nothing to worry about, never fear; we worry […] More
What is life without friendship? Friendship is the outlet we go to when we need a break from the daily grind of work and family. It is composed of the relationships we choose for enjoyment and happiness. Yet, many of us find that our friendships with others are fledging, often pushed aside by the demands on our time. […] More
Everyone knows that moving is a huge job. The good news is there are ways to make it an easier event for your family to handle. The trick is to simplify. What do I mean simplify? Make everything as easy as possible. Many times we cause ourselves more work than necessary. The first thing you […] More
Moms are a pillar of wisdom, I have come to believe. Of course, I did not come to this knowledge until after my teenage years. But as an adult with children of my own I can look back and see the lessons she taught were of great importance and truth. Life lesson number one, not everyone […] More
Many people think it is wonderful to be petite; that it automatically means you are an attractive and delicate lady. The truth is that while others may feel that way, if you are a petite woman, you most likely do not. You tire of the frustrations of trying to find clothing that fits you properly […] More