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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Why Turmeric is the Spice of the Moment

If you love curry, you probably know all about turmeric. You know it’s delicious and that it practically makes the dish. It is a spice known for its zest and addition to many popular dishes, but what you don’t know is that it’s actually beneficial to your health to consume turmeric. While it’s always been […] More
in Bath & Beauty

How to Imrove Your Appearance While you Sleep

Unfortunately, we don’t all wake up looking this gorgeous each morning. For most of us, it takes a little one-on-one time with the bathroom mirror, entirely too expensive makeup and a barrage of hair products and electronics. Perhaps we are more gorgeous than we view ourselves, but try telling that to, well, yourself. If I’d […] More
in Health

The Reasons You’re Still Gaining Weight

When you gain weight it’s easy to wonder what on earth is going on. I mean, you eat well, you exercise often and you’re working really hard to get into shape. So why are you gaining weight? The answer might not be obvious as many women tend to blame weight gain on lack of exercise […] More
in Food Recipes

Lunchbox Dad Teaches Parents to Make Healthy, Awesome Lunches for Kids

If ever your children have returned from school with a virtually untouched lunchbox and the phrase, “I didn’t like it,” you need the Lunchbox Dad. Beau, San Francisco native, full-time job carrier, husband and father of three, knows the secret to making a great lunch. It’s all about creativity, interest, and something completely different. Lunchbox […] More
in Lifestyle

Alternatives to Easter Basket Candy

The Easter Bunny is visiting households all over the country this weekend, which means it’s time to break out your fat day pants and prepare for the loathing and self-hatred that comes along with this spring holiday. Sneaking your child’s Easter candy into the bedroom to eat it while she’s not looking is nothing to […] More
in TM-Tips, Travel

Summer Road Trip Vehicle Safety Checklist

Summer is quickly approaching and many people are planning summer road trips. While not everyone is a fan of a road trip (me), there are many people who love to pack up the car, get behind the wheel and get out on the open road. There’s a lot to plan before you take a road […] More
in Careers

Learn to Sound More Professional in Conversation

Whether you work from home or you have a corner office with a great view, you need to make sure you always sound professional. After conducting a phone conversation with a professional colleague recently, I was reminded that nothing is as irritating and unprofessional than listening to a seemingly professional woman use the words um […] More
in Budgeting

Budget for Vacation the Easy Way

Some people never vacation. They never get to experience the excitement of getting on a plane and landing in an unfamiliar destination that’s theirs to explore for the next week or so. They don’t know what it’s like to get to look forward travel every few months. Why? Some people don’t think they’d like to […] More
in Tips & Hacks

What to Get Rid of When you Spring Clean

We’ve delved into spring cleaning discussions previously, but let’s hone in on what precisely you’re aiming to declutter during this seasonal purge. For those of us who tend to hold on to everything (yes, guilty as charged), there might be a considerable collection of items to sift through. Now, if you’re contemplating a thorough spring […] More
in Fashion

How to Store Your Winter Clothes Correctly

Now that winter is over it is time to clean out your closet. Most people store their winter wear until the temperatures drop again, breaking out the sundresses and maxis instead. It’s not necessarily a fun task to take on when the weather is prettier every day, but it’s necessary. Before you ball everything up […] More
in Life Hacks

Stay Productive All Day With These Simple Tips

Being productive isn’t as easy as staying productive. You wake up each morning with the best of intentions and then you become distracted shopping online or perusing Facebook or Pinterest to see what’s new, what’s going on and what you need to add to your spring wardrobe. No matter how productive you felt when you […] More
in Lifestyle

Things to Avoid the Week of Your Wedding

It’s finally here; your wedding day is only a few days away and you are ready to start your own happily ever after as husband and wife. Even though your to-do list for the wedding and subsequent honeymoon is about six miles long, you are still excited. Keep in mind, however, there are a few […] More

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