With economic uncertainty comes anxiety, especially with the big "R" thrown about by the media. Unfortunately, the mention of a recession...

This not-to-do list could be controversial. Please note this is not to be consumed as an absolute. This was a therapeutic endeavor--my...

A 2024 survey indicated that the average American spends $2,500 annually on eating out–or around $200 monthly. In a time when American...

I have a home decorating book from 1992. I picked it up at an Iowa consignment store for an actual dime. I consider it one of my best...

What are you striving for? Money? Esteem? Acceptance? Love? Have you been running on these hamster wheels but still can’t understand why...

After Christmas, I dropped off outgrown and unloved clothing at a charitable donation center. The line was long. It makes sense–in with...

Life goes on as it typically does--until it doesn’t. This week, we lost our pet parrot. I know many people have an aversion to birds (I...

In Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s heart grows when he realizes that Christmas came “without packages, boxes, and...

Life’s pace is frantic for most and busy at a lull. Adding holidays to your list of to-dos can be overwhelming and unbearable at times....

On Friday, I spent much of the day at home baking gluten-free cinnamon rolls . Black Friday came and went, and I didn’t notice its...

Driving home last night, my son was impressed with a perfectly laid display of lights on a stately house in our community. It was...

While trying to save money, it is easy to focus solely on cutting back and doing without, but when we feel deprived, especially with...

Facing your debt and finances can be terrifying. Whether you are drowning in debt or your feet are only a little muddied from an influx...