Parenting and Lifestyle Blog
Nothing makes me happier than getting my camera, heading out to explore, and snapping a tonne of photos. Of course, I would never call myself a professional (far from it!). But, for those of you who are just getting started and want some basic yet effective suggestions on how to enhance your photography, here are …
Groceries are one of our budget items that seems to get out of control quickly! It surprises me how one extra trip in a week can throw my budget wildly out of wack. The food budget is one of the few areas that I can easily reduce with better management, so I’ve found that having …
After looking at possible residences to buy over the last month, it astounds me how many homeowners just do not prepare their home to sale. Don’t people realize that I don’t want to see all of their junk? Don’t they realize clutter makes their house look darker and smaller? If you appreciate the importance of …
As the baby boomer generation ages, it’s becoming more usual for children to be tasked with finding methods to assist in the care of their elderly parents. Uninsured health care expenditures will be one of the most significant issues that boomers and seniors will confront as they age. That’s accurate, neither Medicare nor any other …
“Will You Marry Me?” If you’re thinking of asking someone that question. You’ll probably first ask yourself this one: “How much should I spend on the engagement ring?” It’s one of my favorite money and relationships type questions because it never ceases to get people fired up and passionate about their answers. The cynics among …
It’s easy to forget about all of your flesh and blood who are out living their lives when a family tree splits out and new branches and leaves appear. Each year, family reunions provide a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with distant relatives and stay up with what everyone in the family is up to. Family …
Did you notice the title didn’t promise you that your mother-in-law would fall in love with you and think you were the best thing since sliced bread? Yea, relationships between women seldom start out as instant hits. But, I thought I was the exception. I was under the impression that all I had to do …
‘You don’t know, what you don’t know.’ When I was younger, I despised hearing this statement since I mistook it for implying that I lacked intellect. But now I know what this expression means. It’s reasonable, and it reminds us that there’s a wealth of information just waiting to be discovered. We are unlikely to …
Since discovering the tongue-twisting delights of Dr. Seuss, I believe it’s safe to say I’ve had a major book addiction. Even as an adult, I remained a voracious reader, preferring to pass the time with a good book than watching a game or watching TV. When compared to movies, concerts, sporting events, and other forms …
I have no regrets about buying a house. I like where I live and what it has provided for me. But, after a few years of trying to figure out my finances, I’ve learned that I made mistakes along the way that I could have prevented, costing me thousands of dollars and years of debt …