Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
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Mother’s Day is a mere two days away and I think that it’s time to think about all the reasons we love our mothers…well, all the reasons most of us love our moms. Whether she gave birth to you without any pain medication (uphill in the snow with no shoes or coat both ways…maybe that […] More
The life of a new mom can be hectic, crazy and sometimes confusing. Before baby was born you undoubtedly thought you’d be the exceptional mother whose baby was perfect; she’d sleep through the night, you’d look perfect, your house would look perfect and outings would be as simple as ever. Now that your new little […] More
Friendships are a wonderful addition to our lives. They give us someone we can share things with, laugh with, have fun with and many other things. But sometimes a friendship will sour and you wonder if it is worth staying in the friendship with the other person or if you should cut your ties and […] More
When do you have your biggest epiphanies? Mine come, typically, in the midst of hanging out with my kids. Most accurately, I find myself subject to epiphanies when reading to my children. It seems children’s books have the best advice around, which is probably why I enjoy reading (particularly Dr. Suess) books to my kids. […] More
Do you ever feel like you don’t know what to say to people? Maybe you have trouble when you meet someone new or perhaps you have trouble any time you have to make conversation that you aren’t close to. That can be an awkward situation but there are tips you can follow to become a better […] More
An early morning workout is a great way to get your heart pumping and your body ready for the day ahead. It’s also a great way to avoid putting off your workout for later, as so many people are prone to do. The unfortunate part of a good early morning workout, however, is the early […] More
Expectant moms always seem to have the delicious glow that makes you look like the most amazing woman on earth (personally, I think it’s sweat but then again I spent the last trimester of my pregnancy in the months of June and July and I live in Florida). There’s just something so magically beautiful about […] More
Wedding season is upon us full-swing and with that comes all of the bridal shower advice cards and well-meaning messages of advice from your wedding guests. You know that you shouldn’t go to bed angry or forget to say you love one another as often as possible, but that’s old advice. Sometimes the best advice […] More
Everyone is always giving you advice on things you need to have to be happier. You need a better job, you need a fulfilling relationship, you need kids, you need a new car, you need to move somewhere else and get away from this place. The list of things people think they need to be […] More
One of the most surprising aspects of life is that so many people put of saving money, whether it’s for retirement, emergencies or even just a rainy day fun fund. It never ceases to shock me when I hear someone admit that they don’t contribute to their retirement fund or have any savings. One of […] More
Do you break the rules of cell phone etiquette? Cell phone etiquette is a relatively new subject. We weren’t really using cell phones 25 years ago, at least not anywhere near the intense way that we use them today. Today, we not only use our cell phones for phone calls but also for texting, surfing […] More
The season for weddings is upon us and with it, bridal showers will begin. I have always found it a bit awkward to give bridal shower gifts. Lingerie and other undergarments are such a personal gift to give to someone even if it is one of your dearest friends. Also, women have different taste in […] More