Are You Organized?
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleI just started to organize my “stuff”. Over the years, between taking care of my kids, being a caregiver for my Mom, various life events, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and taking care of everyone else’s stuff, I let my stuff pile up. Most…
Did you ever get so excited about something that you wanted to tell the world?
General Information, Happiness, LifestyleMy last blog brought you into my thought process of why it was important to me to be one of the contributors to the Time to Play book, What I know now that I wish I knew then. Let me just say that my excitement about this book brought me an…
Lessons at the Lemonade Stand
General Information, Have Money, LifestyleWhen I was a young girl, summer days had their fair share of running barefoot through the sprinklers and picnic lunches, but it was at the lemonade stand where I learned about the "real world". My best friend and I would set up the stand on…
New Zealand: Modern city combines with the raw power of nature
General Information, Happiness, LifestyleWhat comes to mind when I say New Zealand?
Having just returned from New Zealand, I will tell you what words I would use…
Sunshine,
Nature,
Warm, friendly people,
Cosmopolitan cities,
and Scenic Beauty!
We had such an amazing trip.…
DON'T FREEZE YOUR LOOK. . . (YOU MIGHT BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD!)
General Information, Happiness, LifestyleI am often told when I am doing make-up, "well, I always use. . . "
Well, if you've always used the same lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, foundation, etc., etc. for the last 25 years. . . you might just be dating yourself (and that's lonely!). I'm…
Have Christmas in July!
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleConsider buying gifts all year long. Not only will you avoid the January money hit, but you also avoid the crowd and get the size and style you want. Spend the holidays enjoying time spent rather than spending family time at the mall.
When you…
It's never too early.
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleNow that you have a better financial handle for this year, pay it forward and plan in January for the next shopping season. This means taking a look at what you spent this year and start putting money away. It Set up a separate checking account…
Internet to the rescue.
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleKnow what you want? eBay, Craig's list, and other discount sites may be able to give you a better deal. And there's no crowds. And the store doesn’t close. Even if you have to pay shipping charges, you will gain back family time and will avoid…
Stick to it.
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleThe easiest way to overspend during the holidays is when impulse buying takes over. Plan the list, plan your budget, then stick to it. Make a deal with yourself that after you have bought a gift for everyone on the list, you can to go back and…