Tips + Tricks

Every few months I get the proverbial "Hey girl -- I'm about to potty train. I figure you're an expert by now so I was wondering if you have any tips?" At that point I sit there, giggle and...

So you survived the oh-so-precious early years, the trying toddler stage and the fun early school age era.  It turns out those little old ladies in the grocery store were absolutely right and those tiny babies DID in fact...

I’m finally getting around to actually doing my “word of the year” ...for 2018. Yes, I’m aware that we are  halfway through 2019.   I am a yes person. "Wanna join our club?" Yup. "Want to buy this useless product?" Sure....

It's summer, sunny, and 75! Well, more like 105, but the country song tells us "Sunny and 75" is the perfect beach weather, so we'll go with that.  Since it's beach time, there are a few tips I'd love to...

Valentine's Day Chocolate-Dipped Treats Chocolate. It's one of my favorite food groups. And now that February is here, all things indulgent that involve chocolate are on full display. Now, you could spend a small fortune and have someone make chocolate-dipped goodies...

As soon as I get the Evite, snail mail or text, I have mixed emotions. "Aww, I can't believe he is already 4!"..."What does a 4 yr old boy want?"..."Wait, he probably doesn't need anything -- let me ask...

I am a college student, married to a college student, and a parent of twins. I have a unique perspective on budgeting. As the new year begins, maybe you want to work on eliminating debt, saving up for a...