Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Tiffany Raiford is a lifelong Floridian, wife to my high school sweetheart and mother of four littles (two girls and boy/girl twins...no, they are not identical and yes, I'm sure). My kids love to whine, so I love to wine. My loves include nap time, bed time, date night, travel and evenings and weekends when my husband is home because he handles all diaper changes.
When an acquaintance recently responded to my comment that life is good by stating that it’s easy for me to say that because “you’re beautiful,” I was decidedly not flattered. Had she said to me in general that I’m beautiful, I would have loved hearing that. However, her manner was accusatory, hateful and very hurtful. […] More
fokke baarssen/shutterstock.com Italy, Paris, Hawaii, Tahiti; those are just a few of the hundreds of romantic places you can travel to around the world. However, if you don’t have the time or money to spend traveling somewhere that requires a long flight, you need to find something a little closer to home. Read on to […] More
Dogs are well-known for being some of the most intelligent animals, but that doesn’t mean they’re all intelligent. More
In some places rent is skyrocketing. In fact, the number of households spending more than 50 percent of their income on rent is on the rise, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. This isn’t good news for retirees on a fixed income, budget-conscious people who are trying […] More
Sneezing, runny nose, and frequent itching are signs that you may have an allergy to dogs. More
In recent years, the popularity of yoga as a form of exercise and mindfulness practice has grown exponentially. As a result, many individuals are seeking ways to incorporate this ancient practice into their daily lives without breaking the bank. The good news is that free yoga classes are becoming increasingly accessible, both in local communities […] More
The start of a new year often inspires a fresh outlook on life, sparking the desire for personal growth and improvement. Many people embrace this time as an opportunity to set New Year’s resolutions, which are intentions or goals aimed at fostering positive changes in one’s life. These resolutions can range from small daily habits […] More
Costco, the popular wholesale warehouse club, offers a variety of membership options for shoppers looking to take advantage of bulk pricing and exclusive benefits. The two primary membership types, Gold Star and Executive, cater to different needs and budgets, helping customers make the most of their shopping experience. A Gold Star membership provides access to […] More
Yale, Princeton, Harvard; they’re all Ivy League schools. They’re some of the top schools in the nation – in the world, really. They’re the schools that produce the most millionaires and billionaires. They’re the institutions of higher learning in which old-money families expect their children will graduate with honors. They’re the first step to real-world […] More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means families everywhere are watching Christmas movies almost daily, and we love it. One of the best movies to watch this time of year is Home Alone. It’s the story of an ungrateful little boy who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation […] More
It was the late 80s when Scrooged came out in theaters and people were hesitant to go see the film. They did see it, however, despite the fact that the movie did not get particularly good reviews and that even the starring actor was a bit worried that the movie would be a big flop. […] More
It’s the kind of movie that a television station likes to air for a solid day on Christmas, because it’s such a holiday classic. What a better way to spend the day than watching 24 solid hours of A Christmas Story on television when all the eating and unwrapping festivities are over. This movie is […] More