Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
The rumor mill; it’s an ugly, often unfounded and utterly absurd concept. No one wants to be the subject of any unflattering commentary – and no one should ever have to be. How others live their lives is no one else’s business and it seems many forget this simple fact. I was recently reminded of […] More
If you are dealing with negativity in your life, there are things that you can do about it. Negativity usually comes from two sources, your inner critic or negative people in your life that want to bring you down. There are ways to deal with both sources of negativity so that you are a happier […] More
Staying calm is an art that some of us (me) have trouble with. When life gets hectic and things get out of control, it can be difficult to keep your cool and maintain your calm demeanor. Staying calm is not easy. In fact, it’s downright difficult when it seems that everything is going wrong and […] More
If there is one thing that I’ve learned as a parent, it’s that Murphy’s Law applies most to children. Anyone with kids, or anyone around kids on a regular basis will get it. The rules that apply to real life do not always apply to children. Since parenting isn’t always serious, it’s sometimes funny to […] More
One of the most important things you can teach your children is the value of money. This means teaching them that money is something you work hard to earn and you spend it wisely. Money matters are not at all inappropriate to discuss with children, even when they are young. As a matter of fact, […] More
Some days the stress of being a mommy makes you feel like running away. It is understandable. Being a mommy means that you are constantly taking care of other’s needs before your own and you get very little appreciation for doing so. What makes those days worse is adding guilt on top of mommy stress. […] More
Recovering from surgery is a process that takes time but is a little more complicated when you are a mom. You don’t have the luxury of endless rest and relaxation while your body recovers. I found this out recently when I had some minor surgery and returned home to a family that was ready for […] More
Enjoying your life is something that most of us do on a regular basis. However, we all have days in which we want to just crawl back in bed and wake up again on a day when things seem less annoying and much better. Everyone has a bad day. Ignore those, because the good ones […] More