Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Eating more fruits and vegetables is a staple required for a healthy well-balance diet. I have the best of intentions when produce shopping but tend to overbuy. When the end of the week rolls around, I’m tossing out over ripe or rotting produce that we didn’t eat and throwing the money spent out along with […] More
So far this holiday season we’ve seen Target announce price matching, retailers bring back layaway programs and now Wal-Mart is adding another option to the mix, their Christmas Price Guarantee. It’s certainly a welcome addition since there are few things more frustrating then making a purchase only to see it go on sale shortly after. […] More
Halloween parties are time to be creative, outrageous, shocking and to have fun.  Here are 10 FREE printables guaranteed to make your party a screaming success. Spellbinding These “Spellbound Sweets” table top signs from the Hostess with the Mostess are sure to liven up any snack table. Spooky Snack Bowls Whether you are creating a […] More
As the holiday season approaches, many will scramble to locate and lock-in the best airfare rates available. But how do you find them? Here are a few tips to reduce your airfare expense around the holidays. Be Flexible on Days Thanksgiving weekend is one of the most expensive times of the year to travel. The […] More
Comedian Billy Connolly once said, “A woman’s mind is as complex as the contents of her handbag.” and as funny as that may seem, he’s right, and that’s not necessarily a good thing. A woman’s purse is perhaps one of her most private of possessions. Many men (my husband included) simply have no desire to venture […] More
Toys, toys and more toys. There comes a time when every parent will ask themselves, where did they all come from?  Typically, the answers are having too many toys occupying the same space in which you live, for others it’s too many unused or outgrown toys that simply need a new home. So how do you reduce […] More
One of the most effective ways to get a handle on your calendar is to evaluate each item thoroughly before making a commitment and wield the word no as a weapon of freedom. I recently ran across a clever acronym that can assist with your decision making – BEST. Debbie Bowen, author of Simply Sane, suggests that when […] More
For the first time ever, the amount of student loans taken out has reached the $100 Billion mark. You read it right, “B”illion. According to USA Today, the amount that students are borrowing is twice as much as they were a decade ago, even after adjusting for inflation. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York […] More