There’s something about turning 50 that makes me cringe just a bit…maybe because it’s half way to a century. It’s just a number, right? Is it really all downhill from here? Wasn’t it just yesterday that I graduated college, married,… Read more >
Empty nest is really a misnomer for many households. It’s more like random roost or sporadic shelter syndrome. Just when you get used to your kids living away, whether it’s for a job, military or to further their education, sometimes… Read more >
Once upon a time there was a world where internet and cell phones did not exist. Our computers were bulky beasts that sat alongside a dot matrix printer. Most telephones were of the corded rotary dial variety unless your family… Read more >
Assume is a funny word because it makes an ass*u*me. I heard that definition when I was young and it has never left me. Let’s face it, some things in life are not as they appear. So it is best… Read more >
It has been almost six months since my boys moved away to college and I have a confession to make: Empty nest isn’t all that bad. It has perks. But don’t tell my boys! Everyone, including myself, thought that I… Read more >
For years we have hosted many family events at our house and enjoy doing so! From Thanksgiving dinner for 40, Labor Day cookouts, baby and wedding showers, to a luau going away party, we have learned a few things… Read more >
With the free application for federal student aid, a.k.a. FAFSA, now available for the 2015-2016 year, many students and parents hope to qualify for grants and subsidized loans. Unfortunately many will apply too late. Many families rely on multiple sources… Read more >
With Thanksgiving under my belt, literally, and two more holidays to go, my stomach is starting to resemble a jelly roll, spilling out over my jeans. It just doesn’t seem fair that so many special occasions occur from late fall… Read more >
‘Tis the season for gift giving! When it comes to buying presents for the holidays or birthdays, some people are easier to shop for than others. Picking the perfect gift for our elders, whether it’s our parents or our grandparents,… Read more >
While most people this time of year have the holidays on their mind, it’s the time of year I start looking for summer fashion discounts! With more free time on my hands and budgeting for two kids in college, I… Read more >