You are no stranger to finding homes to rent. You know all about lease agreements and requirements, dealing with neighbors and filing maintenance requests with a landlord. You know how to get your security deposit back. What you don’t yet know how to do is find a home to buy. Buying a house or condo … Read more
My soon to be eight year old daughter has many talents. She is an excellent dancer, advanced reader and just an all around great kid. But the thing that impresses me the most is her ability to sniff out Box Tops at the grocery store. This girl is like a bloodhound and will beg for … Read more
My girls have loved American Girl for some time now, but their love turned into an obsession ever since we visited the American Girl Cafe in New York City this Summer. It was that visit that sparked my oldest daughter to want to learn about the dolls instead of just play with them. When we … Read more
There are as many different philosophies of shopping as there are people who shop, but when you break them all down, you can come up with some general parameters that allow you to understand the thoughts and tactics of shoppers and what makes them tick. You can also look for tendencies in yourself, which could … Read more
As your kids get older, an important part of teaching them responsibility is encouraging them to spend their time earning some extra money to pay for things that they want (rather than need) like trendy clothes, video games and maybe even some extracurricular activities. There are definitely some great opportunities out there for young people … Read more
If you follow any of my social media channels, you know that I was not at all sad to see 2012 end. I am still rejoicing in the New Year and all of the opportunities it may bring. On New Year’s Eve, I vowed to let go of the past and look forward to a … Read more