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.
I think by now we’ve all witnessed enough party hell on various seasons of various forms of the Real Housewives. From guests screaming at other guests to hosts inviting people they don’t like and then confronting them about their dislike at their party and then whining about how the party was ruined and “I just […] More
When it comes to counting your blessings, you very likely have your friends somewhere close to the top of that list; am I right? I know that my husband and I feel very fortunate and very thankful to have the strong, loyal, fun group of friends that we have. We love that they all get […] More
It’s an unfortunate world in which we have to say goodbye to loved ones. Whether it’s because of illness or old age, death happens; and when it does, it’s difficult to find the right words to comfort the grieving. You want to let your loved ones know you are there for them during this difficult […] More
Whether you’re planning your wedding, a commitment ceremony or your vow renewal, you’re probably thinking about the cost of throwing this elaborate or simple affair. Weddings and big parties can cost a pretty penny, as anyone will tell you. However, if you’re working on a budget, you might consider trying to find deals on venues […] More
With Mother’s Day this weekend and wedding season in full swing and getting busier by the moment, mom is probably on your mind more than ever. If you’re a bride planning your wedding, you might wonder how you can include the most important woman in your life – as well as the most important woman […] More
Ever find yourself raising your voice and talking to your child in a tone that is nothing short of completely exasperated? I do. I try really hard not to, because I feel that reasoning with my children is a lot more effective than screaming at them, but sometimes my patience thins a bit too much […] More
Being pregnant is a wonderful experience. It may not feel like it for those who are sick or have complicated pregnancies, but at the end you will look back with a bit of sadness that your days of feeling your little one kick from the inside are over. Just like anything else, timing is everything. […] More
Kids have fears. Some are warranted and some are not. Maybe your child fears the monster that (doesn’t) live in his closet or under his bed or maybe he fears being away from home for longer than a night. Whatever your child’s fears, it can be worrisome to you to realize that you are raising […] More
Parenting Issue Number 827: You just told your child he cannot have a second cookie after dinner only to find him munching happily on one in the dining room a moment later. As you stand there fuming that he disobeyed your wishes, your little cookie monster smiles cheerfully and says, “Dad let me have a […] More
Chocolate muffins, check. Cookies, check. Yogurt, check. A happy meal or pizza, sorry about your luck. Some kids are just picky eaters. Some refuse to eat the healthy stuff while others refuse to eat anything sugary. Some like weird things like bananas covered in jelly and shredded cheese (none that I know, but that did […] More
Just because the sun is shining and the weather is warm doesn’t mean you will stop wearing makeup for the summer season. Too much heat can make you feel as if your face is melting off, especially when you realize your mascara is running and your makeup feels like it’s dripping down your neck. Sweat […] More
The weather is warming up, the days are longer and that can only mean one thing; it’s almost time for school to let out for the summer. Your kids will be home and hopefully they’ll be outside enjoying the sunshine and all that nature has to offer rather than inside playing mindless video games and […] More