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 How to Save Money

10 Ways Day Care Can Actually Save you Money

The decision whether or not to send your children to daycare or to stay home with them is often not one that parents get to make. For many families, there is no decision. If both parents do not work – or a single parent does not work – there is not enough money to care […] More
in Lifestyle

10 Rules of Facebook Posting Etiquette If You’re a Parent

Parenting does not come with a rule book, a set of instructions or any sort of “this is how you do it,” which is why it’s something we all do so differently. Every child, every parent and every family differs greatly and what works for me may or may not also work for you. Perhaps […] More
in Nutrition

The Benefit of Grapes Nutrition is Too Much to Ignore

Grapes are filled with good nutrition that make it possible for you to live a longer, healthier lifestyle. It’s one of those things you should add to your diet as often as possible. Not only does eating grapes mean you are getting the kind of good nutrition you need in your life, it also means […] More
in Home & Organizing

Three Reasons Cheap Comforter Sets are a Bad Idea

Some people are amazed at the amount of money others will spend on a nice comforter set, but I’m not one of them. There is a good reason people spend a lot of money on a nice comforter set, and that’s a good night of sleep. There is no amount of money in the world […] More
in Travel

How to Find the Best Cheap Cruise Deals

Cruising is such a stress-free and simple way to vacation. Seriously, it’s about as simple as it gets. It’s even simpler and less expensive if you live near a port and you need not worry about additional items such a booking airfare and hotel rooms before and after your cruise. Cruising in general is pretty […] More
in Coupons

Where to Find the Best Outback Coupons

Dining out with the family or just as a couple on date night is more expensive than ever. The price of food continues to rise, as does the price of just about everything else. However, if you love to go out to eat dinner or lunch with the family, you will want to come up […] More
in Home & Organizing

Where to Buy Cheap Patio Furniture that Looks Great and Lasts a Long Time

Outdoor living is a big deal in many places. Where we live, outdoor living is a daily part of life thanks to the beautiful Florida weather and the fact that we can enjoy our patios and decks and backyard spas all year. What this means for homeowners with outdoor living spaces, however, is that we […] More
in DIY Projects

A Few DIY Valentine’s Ideas for your Kids

Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and that means it’s time to let the kids get creative and make their own classmates and friends, teachers and parents little gifts or tokens of their love and affection. We love the concept of making kids do this themselves since the alternative comes in the form […] More
in Fashion

Designers that Design Some Cheap Shoes for Women

Cheap shoes for women are something of a legend; we all want inexpensive shoes, but we don’t want cheap shoes. We don’t want to wear shoes on our feet that make us look or feel anything less than gorgeous, but we also don’t want to pay designer prices. Sure, we can wait for them to […] More
in Personal Finance

10 Money Traps To Avoid as a Parent

Parenting is an expensive job that requires a great deal of sacrifice and optimism; and a lot of money. It’s obviously more expensive the more kids you have, but it’s still not cheap if you only have one or two children. From their birth to their food, to clothes to school to field trips and […] More
in Mortgages

Five Types of Mortgages You Should Consider For Your Next Home

Buying a new house is not often something you can do without a mortgage of some sort. The vast majority of buyers are not qualified to pay cash for a new home, and that’s where banks and other lenders come in handy. These lenders offer buyers the chance to finance their homes through something called […] More
in Travel

10 Frequent Flyer Programs You Should Consider in 2015

Frequent Flyer programs are the best. They make it so easy to get ‘paid’ or ‘rewarded’ for booking travel. Since airline fees and airfare prices have been rising continuously for the past several years, many people are traveling now only for work or emergencies and fun travel has become a bit of a luxury. It […] More

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