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 Food Recipes

An Amazing Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Cooking with soda is something people do on a regular basis. Whether it’s using root beer to make a float or coca cola to make sauces, it only makes sense that someone would create a recipe for amazing BBQ sauce that uses Dr. Pepper. It’s a favorite drink for many people, which means it’s […] More
in Fashion

Cuticle Tattoos are the Latest Nail Fashion Trend

When you wonder what to have done to your nails during your next manicure, you might consider what you have going on in the near future that might look adorable. What you probably don’t consider is having your cuticles tattooed. Move over sparkly, glittery nails, favorite college football team colors and Disney characters – cuticle […] More
in Bath & Beauty

Should you Use Homemade Sunscreen?

Natural, homemade items seem to be everywhere all of a sudden. It seems every Pinterest board is filled with recipes for homemade cleaning products, baby food, baby wipes, makeup remover and even sunscreen. Cleaning products seem simple enough; you just mix other cleaning products together by following safe recipes. However, making your own soap or […] More
in Women's Health

Signs of Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse is a very real type of abuse. It’s a problem many men, women and children live with, and most don’t even realize they live with it. Unlike physical abuse, which leaves marks, emotional abuse is often subtle and imperceptible. It can go on for years without anyone even noticing. If you think you’re […] More
in Family

Signs You and the Kids Need To Take a Break From Each Other

As a parent you probably spend a great deal of time wondering if you spend enough time with your kids and doubting you actually do. Between your million obligations, you probably think you haven’t enough time for your kids and you might find yourself declining invitations and date nights to spend more time at home […] More
in Shopping

Tips to Make Online Shopping Better

Online shopping really is the best. No lines, no irritating people stopping you every three seconds to ask you the same exact questions about your newborn twins you’ve already been asked 78 times since exiting the car in the parking lot (oh, is that just me?) and no wandering aimlessly around the store trying to […] More
in Personal Finance

Financial Advice for First-time Job Seekers

Financial independence is something everyone wants to achieve, but it’s not something many young adults are familiar with. The fact of the matter is that many adults accumulate monstrous debt and financial problems because they’re not taught how to make good financial decisions early in life. While it might be too late for some, there […] More
in Life Hacks

Three Tips for a More Mindful and Productive Existence

There are endless pieces of advice when it comes to living a more mindful lifestyle; you can read them everywhere from your Bible to your latest issue of Glamour. Being mindful seems to be all the rage right now, even though it should be something we all strive for on a daily basis – regardless […] More
in Health

Eating Raw Nuts on a Daily Basis Prolongs Life

You might already know that eating raw nuts is good for you, but did you know that eating them on a daily basis can reduce your risk of death from all causes by as much as 20 percent? That’s a big percentage and an impressive medical discovery, which is why it’s strange it hasn’t made […] More
in Parenting

New Moms: Don’t Feel Guilty About These Three Things

Becoming a new mom makes you experience a myriad of emotions all at the same time. It can be an overwhelming and beautiful feeling. Having a new baby in the house and being a mom – first time or veteran – can make you feel some surprising emotions. You expect to feel elation, happiness, excitement, […] More
in TM-Destinations, Travel

The Best Beaches for Swimming

There are people who love the beach and there are people that hate the beach. There is no in-between. As a beach-lover, you might wonder how anyone could hate the beach. As a beach-hater, you might wonder how people could love the beach; here’s the answer. As a born and raised Florida girl with just […] More
in Relationships

Simple Tips to Avoid an Argument

Married couples who say they never fight are lying — or they don’t understand the question. Fighting doesn’t mean throwing punches or engaging in screaming matches. Fighting – in my house, anyway – is more of a disagreement. It’s a debate over whether or not one person is right or wrong or whatever. What I’m […] More

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