Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
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.
With the beginning of the New Year comes the beginning of a happier new you. This year, try making simple resolutions that are easy to follow and not too overwhelming. Instead of vowing to lose 25 pounds by Valentine’s Day, vow to live happier just as you are. The New Year doesn’t mean you have […] More
People (mostly women) spend what equals to an embarrassing amount of money these days on products and procedures and accessories and clothing that make them look and feel amazing. While that’s fine for those who can afford this type of lifestyle, it’s not overly necessary. For the most part, women look their best when they […] More
It’s this time of year that’s busier than just about any other time of, well, your life, but there are certain things that women must take a time out to enjoy. As women, we tend to have a bad habit of putting most everyone else before ourselves. While in theory this is fine (I mean, […] More
You might be finished with the Christmas parties in the next day or two, but you still have the New Year events coming up; and you cannot forget your party etiquette. There are always etiquette rules that apply in every situation, no matter how dated they seem. Be sure to employ the proper etiquette at […] More
It’s the day before Christmas and all through the house…you have wrapping paper and baking supplies and a mess because you’ve been letting the kids entertain themselves in the messiest possible manner so you can get things done before the holiday tomorrow. You don’t care; you’ll clean it later. That is, until your mother-in-law or […] More
As you apply your makeup for tonight’s holiday festivities (and those coming up in the next few days) ask yourself whether or not your makeup is accentuating your beauty or detracting from it. The truth is that many women use their makeup incorrectly and it actually ages them. You don’t want to look older after […] More
This is it; Christmas is hours away and you’re left wondering how you’re going to survive yet another trip to the mall for that last gift you forgot to purchase (don’t let it make you feel like an unorganized failure; we all forgot something this year). The mall, while usually a place you love and […] More
We know, we know; Christmas is only a few days away, but that makes this the perfect time to discuss holiday foods. Especially holiday foods that won’t leave you feeling bloated and fat (didn’t know that kind of holiday food existed, did you?). It’s hard not to gain weight this time of year with all […] More
Every night you promise yourself that tomorrow is going to be the day you wake up and make the conscious decision to have a great day. You’re going to have fun, enjoy yourself and make the most of every situation that comes your way. You’re going to let go of the little things and focus […] More
Parenting small children sometimes requires finding outside of the ordinary things to do to keep them entertained. Some days small kids are just in need of something exciting to do or maybe you’re over being cooped up in the house after a few days of inclement weather. Whatever it is, parents can enjoy time with […] More
Holiday parties and pictures and family time means you need to look your best; that’s why many women spend extra time taking care of their skin this time of year. The last thing you want is to see your dry, flaky skin in your photos, and we all know that the winter weather has a […] More
We all have a moment or two in life in which we completely lose our composure and overreact to a situation, a person or a behavior. It’s not exactly our proudest moment, but that doesn’t mean we should let it get us down too much. No one is able to keep their composure 24/7. However, […] More