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.
Family rocks. Seriously, your family – as irritating, embarrassing, and annoying as they can be – rocks. These people love you no matter how bad of a hair day you’re having, no matter how badly you mess up and no matter how grouchy and PMS-y you are. How many of your old boyfriends or coworkers […] More
Being thankful is something we should all practice without abandon. Why not? If you have something wonderful in your life, be thankful for it. Don’t wait until Thanksgiving or the holiday season to say, “You know what? I’m just thankful for my health, wealth and happiness.” The reason for this is simple; when you practice […] More
For me, it was love at first sight. It might sound silly, considering I was 18-years-old, but I think that more than 8 years of marriage and 12 happy years together speaks for itself. Not everyone, however, believes in love at first sight. Some do, some don’t. I didn’t, and it still boggles my mind […] More
You know that there are certain foods you should avoid during pregnancy, but you might not know exactly which ones they are and which ones are actually okay. There’s a lot of misconception when it comes to foods you can and cannot eat during pregnancy. To keep your growing baby as healthy as possible, you […] More
Returning to work after your maternity leave is a bittersweet moment for many moms. Whether you don’t want to return to work but need to for financial reasons or you are looking forward to returning to work, you will miss that quality time with your little one. It isn’t easy for some moms to return […] More
Summer; it’s one of the best times of year. Your kids are home from school, you have some extra free time, and you want to know what to do with yourself. There are only so many days you can head to the park or the beach or the amusement park, so what is there to […] More
Working from home is a great gig, if you can get it. It’s perfect for those who want to spend more time with their kids, traveling, or doing what they want to do. However, it takes discipline. You cannot say you will work from home if you won’t. You can’t get things done if you […] More
Choosing a wedding venue is one of the most important aspects of planning your wedding. Yes, it might be less expensive to get married in your mother-in-law’s lovely backyard, but it isn’t going to be fun listening to her dictate the rest of your plans since she’s the one hosting your party. And it might […] More
Learning how to connect with people the instant you meet is a great life skill to acquire. When you learn to connect with people, you learn to network. Whether you want to connect professionally or personally, this is a valuable skill that will serve many great purposes throughout life. The best part: It is not […] More
If ever you find yourself in a position in which you have to take your daytime outfit into the evening, you might wonder how to make it acceptable. It’s really not that heard to go from day to night so that you look appropriate for the evening if you know how to do it. Essentially, […] More
If you have people in your life who make you feel like less of a person, you might be the victim of manipulation. If ever you walk away from a friend or relative second guessing things in your life, you might be the victim of manipulation. It’s not always easy to recognize manipulation when it […] More
Standing in front of an audience and making a presentation can be terrifying. It can also be liberating. Perhaps you’re in between with your feelings of making presentations. You aren’t necessarily terrified standing in front of a crowd, but you also don’t really love it. Either way, there will be times in which you are […] More