Being financially stable, requires spending less money than you earn. It’s an easy concept to understand, but one that can be quite difficult to execute. Identifying the spending habits that are negatively affecting you is the first step in becoming financially healthy. So, let’s take a look at some common overspending habits and how to…
When Kids Leave Home
For as long as I can remember, it has just been me and my girls. Being a single mom wasn’t the plan, but after my husband, their father passed away, I was forced to make a new plan. They were still young when it happened. My oldest, was 11 years old and the twins were…
Keeping Your Children Safe
I don’t know about you, but the thought of keeping our children safe consumes me. While it may be true that some areas are safer than others, the world has certainly become an unsafe place for not only children, but adults as well. What was thought to be safe at one time, is no longer…
Dealing with Holiday Debt and More
Now that the holidays are over, and life has returned back to normal, or as normal as life can be, you may be dealing with holiday debt and more or you may be right back on track. Depending on the path you have taken in life, or what obstacles have gotten in your way, can…
Too Much to Drink? Battling A Nasty Hangover
Indulging in a tall glass can help take the edge off after a long day. Whether you invite some friends over for a glass of wine or enjoy a much-deserved night out. The problem with indulging in anything though, much less alcohol, is that it may be too much. As the saying goes, too much…
Help for the Holiday
As the holidays approach, you may find yourself feeling run down. Filling your days with shopping, planning a holiday dinner for the entire family, cooking, cleaning, decorating and attending activities with the kids. While this time of year brings excitement and memorable events, it can also be quite stressful if you are the one in…
Fall is Here
We made it through October. That means Halloween is over, but is that candy bowl still sitting on your kitchen counter? It’s time to throw it away! Let’s face it, the kids have had enough. They have probably been on a sugar high for the last week, and who needs that. Sugar brings out the…
Halloween: Trick or Treat Smell My Feet
Halloween is almost here! Trick or treat, smell my feel, give me something good to eat! While string lights and pumpkins brighten our windows, ghosts, ghouls, and goblins haunt our streets. Most children, and even some adults, find it hard to contain their excitement at this time of year. Whether it’s a scary Halloween story,…
Raising A Child to Be Kind In An Un-Kind World
Raising a child to be kind in an otherwise un-kind society can make a difference for the generations to come. In a world that has shown so much hate, there are still those people that exude light and kindness. Along with the hate and violence we see all around us, we also witness communities that…
The Benefits of Having a Family Pet
You may feel an overwhelming sense of joy when spending time with your family pet, unaware of the impact it actually has on your life. There are several physical and mental benefits to sharing your home with a furry friend, especially a cat or dog. Animals such as these are able to create an emotional…