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.
Summer travel is something most women look forward to all year. The concept of taking a beach vacation, heading to the lake, or visiting a new city makes women feel excited, and it gives them something to look forward to. However, summer packing is enough to make women feel ample stress, because finding the perfect […] More
Logic: It is one of those things we all know exists, but it seems we so rarely use in the day to day grind that is life. Logically, we know that we are supposed to be grateful for what we are blessed with, worry less, enjoy more, and live for today. Unfortunately, not everyone can […] More
Ever watch a movie and think that the house the main character lives in is perfect? How about when you watch design shows on television and wonder why you can’t have a gorgeous, perfect house that looks like it belongs in a style magazine? The truth is that you can have a house that looks […] More
Since we aren’t all interior decorators who can turn a drab room into a fab room with the blink of an eye, we sometimes need a little help from the experts. What we might consider decorating perfection, others might consider a terrible offense. Here are a few expert tips that ever homeowner needs to know […] More
Almost everyone goes through a phase where they want to change something in their house to make it look a little more polished, updated, or stylish. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time, energy, or budget to do that, which tends to prevent people from making any of the changes they want to make. Before you […] More
Summer is a primetime for traveling, which means you may have houseguests. If you do, then you will want to make sure they feel welcome and comfortable when they are in your home (think about how annoying it is to visit someone who isn’t prepared for you, and don’t do that to your houseguests). This […] More
As parents we have more than enough to worry about on a regular basis. However, a new article in the U.S. News states that parents need to worry even more, because there are more dangers in the house than simply those we have already considered. Even if your pool is covered, your outlets covered, your […] More
Most days I wake up feeling pretty good (that is, after I’ve had my third cup of coffee; anything before that is a complete fog). However, on occasion I will wake up and think to myself that the day just seems so much like the day before and feel the need to change it up […] More
If you are planning your wedding there are plenty of things you need to know, already know, and want to know before you walk down the aisle. Seasoned professionals in the wedding industry – I’m talking brides, not industry professionals – have a few secrets for those of you who are falling in our married […] More
Now that wedding season is in full force (really, when is it not? We go to weddings every season of every year, no matter what) it is time to break out the old toast. Not breakfast from last week that may or may not have fallen in between the cushions of your couch that you […] More
Weddings are supposed to be fun and fantastic, but not everyone knows exactly how to behave at a wedding. It may seem like common sense, but some wedding guests are just a little too out of the loop to understand exactly what appropriate wedding guest behavior entails. We are not saying you don’t know how […] More
No one lives a life free of stress. However, plenty of people live a life free of bad stress, and only allow good stress into their daily routines. Good stress is the kind that motivates you to do well. For example, good could be something like healthy competition and other events that makes you work […] More