Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
October is quickly approaching, which means one thing; it’s time to bust out the pumpkins and decorate for the fall season. This Sunday, the 22nd, is the official first day of fall (I say official because we all know fall really starts the second you can pull up to Starbucks and order a pumpkin spice […] More
Your child’s sleep habits affect your family in a number of ways. Not only does a well-rested infant, toddler or preschooler perform better at activities throughout the day, she’s also more pleasant, less cranky and she’s likely well-behaved. Additionally, a well-rested child makes for a happy household, non sleep-deprived parents and a happier mood all […] More
Because no one is perfect, we’re all prone to bad days and the feeling that we need some time alone to recoup, recover our bearings and just plain relax. Unfortunately, some of us wait until it’s too late to speak up and say we need that time alone and we end up causing some major […] More
One of the first things many couples do after becoming engaged is take engagement photos. These photos are meant to be a representation of your engagement, your love and the beginning of your future together. The internet is full of inspiration and ideas for different poses you can include in your engagement photos, but there […] More
Here’s a thought: What constitutes the difference between bragging about your child’s accomplishments and expressing your pride and excitement that your child has accomplished something wonderful? There’s often a fine line between expressing excitement and plain old rubbing things in people’s faces, but what is that line? How do you know if you’re bragging or […] More
Being sleepy at work is no fun. Not only do you feel like you are literally having to drag yourself through the day but you are not being productive in your work. Being sleepy at work can even put your job in jeopardy when it is a reoccurring or chronic problem. It isn’t good for […] More
We know that kindness is something that makes the world just a little brighter. But there are surprising advantages to being kind that you may have never considered before. Being kind to others is really a way we are being kind to yourselves. Have you ever noticed that you feel better about yourself when you […] More
Rude behavior is not something you can avoid forever. At some point, you’re going to encounter a rude person at the store, at the park or even at a social gathering. Rude people live among us, much to our annoyance. While I cannot help you figure out why people can be so rude – I’m […] More