Are we headed toward another housing bubble?
CNN on May 17 posed that question and cited a Trulia report—but got some info right and some wrong. The report actually stated that across the country, in 91 percent […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Forced Change healed my life.
General Information, Happiness, HealthHave you been forced out of a job? Are you facing a health issue? A victim of a crime? Accident? Have you lost a loved one unexpectedly? Then you know […]
REAL FACE TIME
General Information, Happiness, Health“Other things aren’t there to create or bring you happiness. They are simply there to add to your life.” — The Zing; pg. 70 What ever happened to stick ball? How […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take a financial inventory.
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, LifestyleYou may have a budget in mind but the only way to stick to it is to pay cash. Whether you’ve got $100 or $1000 make sure you spend just […]
Make a list. Check it twice… and three times… and more.
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleAsk yourself this question. If I didn’t buy a gift… would it really matter? Once you do that, then go back through the list and decide who can get a […]
It's about the giving, not the spending.
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleFirst off the holidays are absolutely NOT about spending money. Parents know this lesson because some of their children’s most prized gifts are the ones they made in school. It […]
Change the routine.
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleImagine a holiday season without gifts! What would you do? Make a big dinner. Plan a group activity. Watch great holiday movies together. Wow — no crowded mall. No returns. […]
Ho.. Ho.. Ho.. Oh no! December Spending. January Lending. How to keep your Holiday Buying in Control
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, LifestyleHo.. Ho… Hold on now! Being in the spirit of the season is the goal. Time spent with family and friends; gathering and creating lasting memories; taking a moment to […]
Heavenly Peace: A Personal Reflection
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleSo how about celebrating the new year once again by taking those resolutions and breaking them down into realistic, doable and just slightly uncomfortable steps. Write them down, break it […]
HOW TO STICK TO YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleStill working on those new year resolutions but feel like you are losing your way along the journey? Making lifestyle changes can be a challenging time and sticking to it […]