Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
I have a confession. I am a former shopping addict. Several years ago, I found myself spending when there wasn’t any reason to spend. Oh, I could find a reason to justify my habit and could defend it clearly. But the real reason was that I was meeting an emotional need within myself by shopping. […] More
Don’t you hate when you take a picture of an important event only to find out that the picture was out of focus or the person was looking off to the side? We take pictures of events and people because they are important to us; we want to remember those moments and have something tangible to […] More
Let’s face it. We all love the comfort of our home. Most of us hate the daily grind that involves commuting to another location to work. Some of us wish to work from home so that we can be closer to our children or elderly parents. The truth is, there are work from home job […] More
With the recent recession, many people have been affected and this has a direct impact on their bills. Some have lost their jobs, some have taken pay cuts in order to keep their jobs and some have simply taken a harder look at their debts in light of the financial crisis our country has seen. […] More
With the rising prices of gas and going to the grocery store, we are all feeling the pinch. We cannot do anything about the price of gas but we can do something about what we pay for our groceries. We may not be able to change the prices of them, per se, but we can work […] More
I don’t know about you, but my husband is usually unhappy if I pack a lot of bags for a trip. He hates having to load all the bags and truly, your gas mileage goes down with the added weight. And if you are flying, you have to pay more at the airport if you are […] More
If you have fine or thin hair, adding volume to your hair is something you want. You are well aware that you cannot do anything to change the texture of your hair or the amount of hair you have but there are things you can do to make it look fuller and thicker. My first […] More
We have long heard about the little black dress, but what exactly are women talking about when they use that term and when is it useful to have one? A little black dress is exactly as the words say; it’s a little black dress that can take you anywhere. For each woman the choice is […] More
Wedding season is here. Most of us will undoubtedly receive at least one wedding invitation before the season is through. Let me help you put your mind to rest on what is best to wear when you attend. The first fact you need to consider is the type of wedding you are attending. There is […] More
Why do so many flock to the beach each year? What is the lure? Why do they keep coming back? The reasons are simple enough. The beach has a lot going for it, starting with the price of a beach vacation. The beach, in comparison to many other vacation destinations, is relatively flexible. When you travel to the coast, […] More
Hairstyles are more difficult to maintain in the summer months. The weather is warmer, the air is stickier, which always leads to frizz for those with curls and limp, lifeless locks for our straight-haired ladies. But there are solutions! The summer hairstyles for 2012 promise to keep your do fresh and trendy. Whether you choose to […] More
Some of us are born with grateful personalities. Others of us are of the negative sort; we act more like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. We’re blue, down and always looking at the bad side of things. That is not good nor is it good for us. Having a grateful attitude can greatly influence your […] More