Some days, you are struck with light bulb moments. There is this rush of ‘I know what to do’ kind of a feeling, and you seem to get empowered by an unseen force to make it happen. My younger son…
Homemade BBQ sauce
Taking the Family Camping? 5 Rules to Follow
Fall is a beautiful time of year. The leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp without being too cold, and it’s the final days of the year to enjoy being outdoors before winter sets in. It’s a great…
A Good Mattress is Crucial for Good Health
Last year, right before my surgery, when I was in a lot of pain, I changed my beds every night, hoping that maybe a change of bed might give me some relief from the searing, unending pain. To be…
When to Make Your Own Jewelry Versus Buying It
Some crafts are for fixing up your home, others are to save money by doing it yourself, and a few are really just for fun when we have the free time. One of the rainy day projects that falls into…
The Importance of Saving and Creating an Emergency Fund
Recently I was talking to my portfolio manager and she started giving me some really cool common sense tips about how to save. I was feeling a bit under the weather, as a recent IPO that I had invested in…
Keeping Your Summer Vacation Home Safe When You’re Not There
Our remote alarm went off, we were taken aback. We were sitting some 10,000 miles away from our home, soaking the incessant sun of Vienna. We immediately contacted our neighbor, she went in, checked. Everything was fine. The joys…