It’s that time of year again – tax time! Have you started working on your taxes yet? Tax time is the perfect time to reassess your finances and make a plan for your future. Looking back at some of your expenses from the previous year can be a real eye-opening experience. Want to get your finances … Read more
A few weeks ago I received a call at home from an unknown number. I’m one of those people that doesn’t answer phone calls (or knocks on my front door) if I don’t know who it is so I ignored the call. The same number then called my cell phone so I answered thinking it … Read more
I’ve always loved weekend getaways! When I was single & working, it was nice to get away for a few days on the weekend without worrying about my work schedule. Now that I’m a busy mom, I feel like a couple of nights away is perfect or I start missing my little guy too much. What does … Read more
An old VCR manual, a pay stub from when I was making $4.75/hour, old letters from friends…these are just some of the items I found in my basement when I started organizing for a spring garage sale. Do I need a VCR manual? Nope. How about the 20 year old pay stub? Nope. So why was … Read more
Our summers are filled with trips to the splash pads, playgrounds, walks through the park and outdoor sports but I’m not as motivated in the winter to plan activities for family fun. My son has special classes every week like dance, soccer and swimming but I’m sometimes lost for ideas when it comes to indoor … Read more
The holidays are just around the corner & I’m actually ready early this year! I just have one more thing to buy on my shopping list, the tree is up, and gifts are wrapped. The only thing I haven’t started on yet is holiday baking because I know I’ll eat it all before Christmas arrives. … Read more