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.
How many times do you listen to a friend or relative talk about how much she dislikes something or wants to make a change but she doesn’t want to disappoint her family? It’s understandable that people don’t want to upset their parents or their kids or their spouse, but it’s disappointing that people are so […] More
Even if you don’t do it regularly, knowing how to throw a successful dinner party is important knowledge. You never know when you will find yourself in a situation where entertaining prospective clients, your boss or distant family members is necessary, and you certainly want your dinner party to go well. These three tips will […] More
Everyone wants to be better at something. Some want to be more ambitious at work. Others want to be a more engaging hostess, a better mom, a better friend, a better wife, a better cook or more adventurous. Most people want to be better at something. While I cannot tell you how to be better […] More
A healthy lifestyle is a choice that many people make. We often talk about the dos of healthy living. Do eat healthy foods. Do eat in moderation. Do exercise regularly. What we don’t talk about as much are the don’ts of living a healthy life. You know what to do, now it’s time to find […] More
It seems that newest trend in life is living a clean, healthy lifestyle. There are so many different recipes and advice columns and articles about clean eating, all natural foods and going completely green. While this is all great and wonderful, I think that sometimes the best way to live a clean, happy life is […] More
Everyone experiences at least one moment in which they feel completely incompetent. Maybe you feel this way when you meet your idol at work or when you oversleep and rush through the morning leaving you feeling unprepared and not at all put together at that big meeting. Whatever it is, you are not alone. However, […] More
Some people just seem to have this innate ability to get more work done in one day than you get done in a week. Maybe you brush it off by telling yourself that their work isn’t quality work, or that it’s not as difficult as your work or that they must not have any time […] More
Most of us are willing to admit that we have a problem staying calm from time to time. Maybe you’re a calm person by nature but when things seem to happen all at once, you find yourself losing your patience and feeling the overwhelming desire to make like a toddler and throw a tantrum. I […] More
Tis the season for travel, which means you might have a trip to the airport planned at some point. While it’s the first step of a great family vacation, traveling through the airport with children can be quite a bit of work if you aren’t prepared. Additionally, not knowing the ins and outs of airport […] More
Summer is approaching and that means beach vacations, long or short, are popping up on schedules everywhere. When you decide to make the trip to the beach, domestically, internationally or even on a ship, you are making the decision to create memories that will last a lifetime. However, when it comes to beach travel, there […] More
Travel is something that makes you so rich. Different cultures, different history and all that goes along with traveling someplace new and exciting provides you with knowledge and memories. The only thing that gets in the way of a perfect trip is the whole packing thing. You never know what the weather will do when […] More
It doesn’t matter what you do or where you go, there are going to be times you are forced to deal with a person you dislike While a part of you might want to revert back to your elementary school days, the adult in you knows that when it comes to being around people you may […] More