Tiffany Raiford

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.

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So What Kind of Village Does it Really Take to Raise a Child?

You’ve certainly heard the phrase, “it takes a village to raise a child,” and you might even think you know what it means. Or maybe you have no idea what it means, and you just nod and smile and pretend that you’re down with this mysterious piece of advice. So what does it really mean? […] More
in Personal Finance

10 Times When Smart Personal Finance Habits Become Dumb Ones

Most of us need a little assistance in the personal finance department. It’s just the truth of the matter. Even those of us who think we’re doing all right in the personal finance area of our lives are always learning more, and we are always in need of a little financial education. There is always […] More
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Now That You’re a Mom, Here’s Some Stuff You Should Never Put Up with Anymore

Becoming a mother changed me; a lot. I didn’t think it would. I said it wouldn’t (file that under “promises I made to myself before kids that I did not keep” please), but it did. I changed, and I really like myself now that I’m a mom. I’ve been a mom for 7 years this […] More
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10 Reasons Why Mom Shaming is Incredibly Bad and Dangerous

I’m not perfect; I’m guilty of passing judgment and making assumptions and believing that my way of doing things is the right way. I also like to think that I’m pretty good at admitting my flaws – because I’m not perfect. I’m pretty open about my imperfections and the fact that my kids aren’t perfect. […] More
in Travel

10 Reasons the Disney Cruise Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be

I’ll be quite honest with you from the start; I’m not a fan of cruises. Okay, there; I said it. I’d rather spend my time in a five star resort with actual good food and a beautiful view and not crammed on a ship. Even the nicest ships of any cruise line are not that […] More
in Relationships

10 of the Dumbest Reasons Me and My Husband Fight

My husband and I have a rule in our house; we don’t fight in front of the kids. We have this for several reasons. One, we’d like our kids to see us disagree and work through our differences in a respectful and mature manner rather than screaming at one another. We feel that this sets […] More
in Fashion

The Worst Fashion Mistakes Your Teenager is Making Right Now

Fashions change with the wind, and style is very personal. As a woman grows older and more comfortable in her own skin as she learns who she really is, she learns to carefully hone and perfect her style. But the teenage years are often a bit less stylish. Sure, teens tend to think that the […] More
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10 Things You Never Say to the Parent of a Special Needs Child

It seems that the vast majority of us suffer from what I like to refer to as the “foot in mouth” disease. We open our mouths, insert foot and only then realize that perhaps what just came out of our mouth was not all that appropriate. But even this issue is far better than the […] More
in Fashion

When it Makes Sense to Spend a lot on Clothes and When it Doesn’t

Spending money on clothes; my favorite subject. I feel as if I have the debate with women all the time: When is it a good idea to splurge on expensive clothing and when is it a good idea to buy inexpensive clothing? As a woman who is head over heels in love with fashion and […] More
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Here are 10 Signs That You are the Odd Mom Out

All right moms, how many of you have watched Odd Mom Out on Bravo already? If you have not, please allow me to suggest that you do so now and come back to this when you have caught up. The show is brilliantly written and hilarious, and it’s mostly because it’s so true. To quickly […] More
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If My Kid is Bothering You, Please Tell Me and Don’t Hold Back!

There is a fine line between a child engaging in typical childlike behavior and being plain old obnoxious; and it’s not always easy to explain. There are just certain behaviors that kids portray you can do very little about, such as a baby crying when she’s tired or hungry. That’s just what babies and small […] More
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Ways To Discipline Your Child Using Creativity and Fun

My kids are not perfect. They are not little angels well-behaved at all times. In fact, they can kind of act like jerks from time to time (sounds harsh, but the word I wanted to use isn’t appropriate for print). My kids are not perfect. And it always makes me laugh a little when parents […] More

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