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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in Personal Finance

The Pros and Cons of Cutting Back on Frugality

Americans are a strange breed, and all it takes is a glance into the checkbook of many to see that this is true. According to CNBC, an All-American economic survey shows that Americans are, in fact, being more frugal in the current economic climate, and that’s a relief. However, it’s what Americans are being frugal […] More
in Fashion

Five Maternity Fashion Mistakes That Will Never Be Unseen

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the pregnant woman sitting a few tables over from you at brunch walks out onto the dock blocking your gorgeous view of the ocean and lights up a cigarette. Yes, it happens; and yes, it happens more than we care to admit. This is perhaps the biggest […] More
in Bath & Beauty

You Won’t Believe What it Costs to Have Nice Nails These Days

How much do you tip your manicurist when you get your nails done? Considering the price of a manicure these days, most people are happy to state that they tip the recommended 20% and nothing more. But what if I told you that the young woman you barely understand who is doing your nails for […] More
in Fashion

10 Ways Fashion Designers Will Try and Rip You Off

Spending $1500 on a handbag is not something I’m immune to; but it’s also not something I tend to mention. Sure, those who recognize high-end fashion will notice when I walk into a room with a new Louis Vuitton handbag or wearing a pair of Louboutins. Those who know me also know that my style […] More
in Parenting

Strategies For Staying Sane on Vacation When Your Kids are Making You Crazy

First and foremost, and travel that includes your children is automatically classified as a trip and not a vacation. Vacation is an escape from the everyday reality of life, and kids are the biggest reality in life. Love them and adore them, but they don’t magically become perfect and self-sufficient little angels the moment you […] More
in Personal Finance

Here’s Why I Will Never Spend a Dime in Cash Again

Cash is king, right? Well, it is, but that doesn’t mean exactly what you think that it means. Sure, paying cash for things like a home and a car are going to get you a lot further in terms of negotiating a deal than paying for these things with a loan. And it’s a certainty […] More
in Inspiration

The Last Few Seconds in Her 12-Mile Journey Are the Most Inspiring Seconds of Your Entire Day

There are people in the world that do inspiring things on a daily basis. There are mothers who wake up every single day and care for their kids and make no fuss about it, loving them unconditionally no matter what other struggles they face. There are families that wake up every single day knowing that […] More
in Parenting

Watching Babies Taste Sour Foods is one of the Cutest Things Ever

There comes a moment in the life of every parent in which that gorgeous new baby wants to try something a bit sour. It happens to all of us. For some, it’s the lime wedged into a rum and diet at a Mexican chain restaurant (witnessed by yours truly). For others, it’s the slice of […] More
in Food and Drink

The 20 Most Surprising Facts about Pizza Hut

There is nothing so delicious as a hot, greasy pizza at the end of a long, hard day of having fun and being active – or being out in the sun. I’ve noticed that while pizza is not something I love in general, there is nothing I crave more after a long day on the […] More
in Food and Drink

The Craziest Baby Shower Cakes You’ll Ever See

Baby showers would be more fun if there were fewer mustard-in-a-diaper games and more cocktails, but typically that’s not how things go (except at ours, where we want everyone to have a good time but me). One of the most noticeable aspects, the most stressed over detail and the most memorable addition to almost any […] More
in Personal Finance

10 Ways to Invest in Yourself Without Spending any Money

You are the most important person in your life. After all, without you, you wouldn’t have life, right? So why do we not all take a bit more time to take care of ourselves? Why do so many of us spend our time doing and doing for others and forgetting all about ourselves? I’m guily […] More
in How to Save Money

10 of the Craziest Things You Can Do To Save Money That Actually Work

There is no one size fits all method to savings, and that’s why some people are really good at it and others are not even close to being good at it. The problem with saving money is that most people go about it in a manner that does not work for them. What I do […] More

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