Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
The sad reality in which we live is that many people have faced or are facing foreclosure. When the economy crashed in 2008 and many homeowners were left with large mortgages they could not afford, they were left with a big problem. Banks are dealing with homes that they have to take from homeowners, handle […] More
There is nothing like a good workout to make me feel more productive, more energized and more fantastic. I’m not going to lie; I work out six days a week, and I feel awful if I miss a day – and I will do anything not to miss a day. In fact, when my husband […] More
I adore my neighborhood. It’s the place my husband and I dreamed of living from the time we were first dating almost 15 years ago. The houses are big and beautiful, the land is expansive, the community is just perfect all the time. What we love even more about it is that it’s a neighborhood […] More
Let’s be honest here; college is not cheap. It’s been about a decade since I was there, and I remember thinking that it was pretty expensive back then. From what I understand now, though, it’s a lot more expensive. It’s difficult for me to imagine that the cost of tuition and books has gone up […] More
Considering that nearly half of all Americans watch cooking shows at least occasionally, it seems crazy that you could actually get paid to do it, but you can. Through a site called SwagBucks you can turn something you enjoy doing into cash; simply register, watch and claim your loot. How Does It Work? The concept […] More
Travel is probably the best thing; that is all. There is nothing as exciting and as amazing as seeing the world, experiencing new places and learning new things. I love it, my husband loves it and our kids love it. In a dream world, all I’d do is travel. Then I remember we have four […] More
There is a running joke among the people in my life that if my children or husband cannot find something, it’s because I threw it away. Okay, so I’ll admit that I have an issue with clutter. And yes, I’ve been known to go into a closet or the garage and see an old box […] More
Most everyone you know is always looking for a way to earn more money, and who can blame them? Even people who already make plenty of money still want more, and that’s perfectly fine. Money is not the root of all evil, and it’s not the thing that will buy you happiness. However, wine is […] More
If there is one thing people ask me all the time, it’s how they can work from home like myself. I tell them that there is a lot to consider when working from home and that it’s an idea that should be broached with honesty. Do you want to work from home for a good […] More
We all waste so much of our time doing things we don’t even realize we are doing. I know that I waste a good ten minutes of my morning every single morning once I send the kids to the car and then walk around the house picking up everything that’s in the wrong spot, making […] More
Anytime I go to add something to my cart online that is not a designer or a brand I usually purchase, I always read the reviews. I read the reviews because I need to know a few things. For instance, I ordered a sweater from Nordstrom last week from a designer I don’t typically wear. […] More
You know how companies are always offering prizes and contests for those who write well and have the desire to submit essays? They’re admittedly kind of boring, and the stories are rarely all that interesting (and I say that as a writer). It’s like writing your college admissions essay; no fun and kind of nerve-inducing. […] More