Tradition is far more powerful and memorable than any gift you could ever give. Every year, my family gathered around the free cut tree to decorate. Every year, we drove by the “House of Lights” (one that was so decorated a lit up that you literally could see it for miles) on the way to [...]
Checking accounts are getting more competitive every day. It use to be that banks felt comfortable just using your money without any compensation for you, but not anymore. Now they are working hard to win over and keep their customers. You are the one that benefits.
1. Traditional Checking Accounts – not only do the banks [...]
Staying at home may make it impossible for you to take a “real” job. It may even keep you from finding regular work because you don’t know what your schedule will be like from day to day. There are ways - on your own time - that you can make some money. While you may [...]
Mom needed a ride to the doctor; I needed to work. It was easier to agree to go that to try and explain how the articles I was working on had an actual dead line. It was less stressful to take her myself than to worry with finding another ride. It would be quicker to [...]
There are ways to go on a trip and not spend any money (or at least not spend much money). I knew it could be done, but I surprised even myself with this latest go at penny pinching.
1. Take a trip on the company dime – or who ever is willing to pay. A couple [...]
Being the perfect wife is a never ending process that will not happen magically after you say “I do.” Forget the fairytale, marriage is hard work. It takes determination, sacrifice, and a willingness to grow. Becoming the perfect wife will require that you start each day with the willingness to work on being the perfect [...]
The little things can add up quickly. You’ve seen it happen when you forget to write down all of your debit charges and you balance your check book at the end of the month. The balance drops way too fast. The great thing is that little savings here and there can add [...]
November is National Novel Writing Month – and I’m already behind. I was all excited about the task, but life is getting in the way (like it usually does with my fiction writing). It’s no excuse really, but it’s all I got write now.
If you don’t know what NaNo is all about, the concept is [...]
“This stuff always happens to me.” My children can’t be the only ones who whine this chant when things aren’t going their way. For that matter, I think I’ve heard my husband wail this particular cry.
Some people are just naturally “glass half empty” types. It shows God’s sense of humor that he paired me with [...]