Turn Your Pennies Into Dollars

In my line of work, I meet people every day who are in the process of or are trying to save up for the next big purchase in their life. Moreover, since it’s the beginning of the year, many people are making New Year’s resolutions to work harder to save for the future or to […]

‘Tis the Season to Party!

The holidays are here! And let me tell you this is my favorite time of year! I love the holidays because it means lots of opportunities to spend time with friends and family. After all, what would the holidays be without great holiday parties and social gatherings? Over the years, I’ve discovered that nothing makes […]

Newvember Resolution

Many people find the holidays stressful. The days are chock-o-block with social gatherings, shopping, travel, and family. All of these things are wonderful, but admittedly we can all get a little worn down over the next few months. But I’ve found a great, natural stress reliever, and I am going to share it with you—EXERCISE. […]

Books: Uniquely Portable Magic

As kids gear up to go back to school, I suddenly realize how long it has been since I truly spent some good ol’ fashioned time with a book in my hands. I used to love reading. Don’t get me wrong. I still read. I read all the time—status updates, tweets, the newspaper, emails, memorandum. […]

Weather wise or Otherwise?

Summer is finally here! And just in time. I can’t wait to get outside! I was starting to get cabin fever! Whether escaping to the beach for a weeklong vacation or just hitting the backyard for a barbecue, July is the perfect month to spend time with friends and family in the great outdoors. While […]

Lessons from The Beatles

This year, The Beatles seem to be everywhere I look–magazine covers, TV specials, and even blog posts. This resurgence of The Fab Four’s omnipresence is probably because January marked the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles’ American invasion, but what most people don’t know is that June actually marks the release anniversaries of several of their […]

Relish Today. Ketchup Tomorrow.

Hey everyone! Summer is finally here! Am I the only one excited? Not only is May our first taste of summer, but it’s also National Barbecue Month, so I’m bustin’ out my tongs and heatin’ up the grill. However, a barbecue can sometimes end up being more stressful than it is fun, at least for […]

Spring-Cleaning with a Vengeance!

Hey everybody! Can you feel that? Yes, it’s April! You know what that means? Spring is finally here! Hip, hip hooray! But while I’m so excited to welcome back warmer weather and longer afternoons, the dusty promise of spring-cleaning looms in front of me. This year, however, I’m taking a new stance on spring-cleaning! It’s […]

Green Thumb Wannabes?

Hey everybody! I’m excited for March because it means spring is just around the corner. Longer days, sunny afternoons, barbecues and the ice cream man are ready to make a comeback. And it’s about time! On another note, are any of you thinking of trying to develop a green thumb this year? I think I […]