Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
By Erin Almand Summer is here, which means it is officially moving season. According to www.MyMovingReviews.com, more than half of all moves in the U.S. take place during the summer months. In addition to packing up household items, more and more women are opting to ship their family car or motorcycle for a number of […] More
Marriage is a pretty awesome endeavor, if you do it right. And by doing it right, I mean marrying a man who loves you, respects you, treats you with kindness and loyalty and who makes you feel the same way in return. Of course, marriage is work. It’s not all peaches and cream. It requires […] More
Marriage is a wonderful thing but it can also be challenging at times, even when the marriage is made up of two people that are deeply in love and committed to one another. A married couple sees each other in the best of times and in the worst of times. It is very important to […] More
Everyone wants to be thin, fit and healthy (well, most of us do). Unfortunately, it can seem like a lot of work and not a lot of fun. While I firmly believe that the best way to stay thin, fit and healthy is to eat right, indulge in moderation and get plenty of exercise, some […] More
Sleep is elusive. Sometimes you sleep like a baby (who made that up, anyway? I have two and I know what babies sleep like….like tiny little alarm clocks that chirp in a less than pleasant sound a dozen times a night) and sometimes you sleep so little you wonder why you even bothered going to […] More
Our society has become so fast paced and hurried. We pride ourselves on the amount of things we can do in multitasking and race ourselves to see how many items we can get crossed off of our to-do list each day. While being productive, efficient individuals is a wonderful goal to work toward, it isn’t […] More
You always want to make a good first impression no matter if the occasion is a job interview, meeting new people in a friendly setting or something more serious such as meeting your boyfriend’s parents for the first time. It is a good idea to always look your best and be on your best behavior […] More
In honor of the 300 thousand weddings I’ve been invited to in the coming months (this might be a bit of an exaggeration, though it appear that there are more weddings taking place around me this summer than ever before) I thought it might be nice to revisit what getting married really means. It means […] More
There are so many ways you can live a better life, a healthier life, a happier life or a more successful life, and there are thousands of advice columns directing you exactly how. While that’s all well and good – because who doesn’t want to be healthier, happier or more successful? – how about an […] More
It’s hot, it’s miserable and it’s humid (at least it is here in Florida). It’s summer and you love every minute of it. The shining sun, the blue skies, the cool (haha, yeah right) breeze and the constant desire to hit the beach or pool for an afternoon of fun in the sun make it […] More
Stress is a terrible thing. It can make you mentally sick, emotionally sick and even physically sick. It is also an unavoidable part of life. You can have stress from your job, in your family or even within other relationships. Simple parts of everyday life can bring stress. Maybe the cashier doesn’t want to take […] More
Mother’s Day is a mere two days away and I think that it’s time to think about all the reasons we love our mothers…well, all the reasons most of us love our moms. Whether she gave birth to you without any pain medication (uphill in the snow with no shoes or coat both ways…maybe that […] More