It was January of 2014 when I decided I would jump into this blogging world, with both feet. There was no plan of action, pre-written posts, or even much computer knowledge. I didn’t feel qualified to blog but I did it anyway. I knew if I waited for the perfect time, it would never happen. As a stay…
Our in house investment guru is joining us with a little advice on investing and financial advisors! Take it away, Steve! Do you have a financial advisor? This was a question a colleague asked me yesterday. Bill, an administrative intern in my building, just accepted his first job as an administrator. With the new job…
‘Tis The Season … For State Testing, That Is! Spring has sprung! Days are getting longer, the weather is getting better, and the plants are blooming. What else is happening? Around our great nation, students are sitting at a computer and taking some form of standardized test to measure what they have learned this year. Ahh, standardized…
Murphy’s Law tells us that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. We’ve all been there, right? You go through a stretch of bad luck, where Murphy’s Law is in full effect, and you just want to kick something. Murphy’s Law Has Visited Our House Steve here. It started innocently enough with a blinker…
Steve here! I am a product of situational poverty. Being Poor Sucks! My father was a foreman for a large road construction company and my family lived a very comfortable lifestyle. At least that is what I was told. I was too young to remember those times. Unfortunately, my father died from cancer when I…
Oh my goodness! It’s been a busy week. The sun is shining and home maintenance is calling my name. My husband works a lot of hours and it seems we spend most Saturdays doing home maintenance and yard work. Once you start working in the yard, the jobs seem endless. I want to use my husband’s…
It was October, in the year 1999, and I had my first trimester of pregnancy under my belt. I had worked three part time jobs, while the hubby was in school, and now he was making the big bucks, as a teacher. I no longer HAD to work and put in my notice, at Costco,…
No matter how you choose to work out, you are doing something great for your health. If you happen to work out at a gym, the people you meet at the gym can be downright hilarious! The hubster, Steve, was motivated to write this post after yet another interesting workout. Enjoy! I have been into…
For many years we used a tax accountant to do our taxes. We would get our paperwork together, make an appointment, and meet up at the accountant’s office. I never enjoyed paying $300 to have our taxes done and decided I could do it myself! After all, our taxes were pretty straightforward. Tax Preparation Before tackling this…
You’re determined to get to the gym but don’t know where to start. What do I wear? What do I do? How do I act? RELAX! You got this! Check out this gym etiquette and you’ll enter the gym with confidence! Really, it’s not that big of a deal. Most gym rats are in their own little world…
With so many fun Christmas Gift Exchange Games out there it’s easy to get confused. What’s the difference anyway? If you’re invited to a White Elephant Gift Exchange what kind of gift do you take? What in the world is a Hippie Hand-Off? Let’s take a look at a few of the most popular gift exchange…
Although it’s name might suggest otherwise, the Dirty Santa Gift Exchange is a family friendly game! It is called dirty because game participants steal gifts from each other in the attempt to end up with the best possible gift. Gifts for Dirty Santa are typically something fun, new, unique, and in good taste. Check out these $10 Dirty…
This time of year Christmas giving opportunities are endless. Every corner you turn someone has a cause they need help with. From food banks, giving wreaths, giving trees, churches, adopting families, The Salvation Army and the drug store cashier, to purchasing animals for those in other countries to make a better life for themselves. They…
Now that the kids each have seven teachers a day and have entered their teenage years, it’s not cool to give teachers a gift. No worries! I know where their mailboxes are. After all, teachers work hard to challenge our kids to be great learners! My husband taught middle school for many years and received a wide…
Learn how to make your own magnetic Classroom Door Window Covering! What’s better than combining classroom safety with a gift for teachers? Every school I’ve been in has classroom doors with a window. These windows are to be unblocked until there is a lockdown. During a lockdown, those windows must be covered so a potential…
Are you stumped at what to give the teenager on your Christmas list? Gift ideas for 14-year-old girls can be hard to figure out. That’s why I went straight to the source. Our, in-house, 14-year-old. Read on for her recommendations! Gift Ideas for 14-Year-Old Girls Fuzzy, Soft Blankets That’s an easy one! Costco usually has an…
You’ve been invited to a Christmas party where there will be a Dirty Santa gift exchange and you’re looking for the perfect gift. The MOST WANTED gift. The gift that is stolen so many times that it is frozen. After all, that’s what makes the Dirty Santa gift exchange so fun! Although it’s name might suggest…
Christmas is the absolute best time of year! That’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it! Everywhere you go, the atmosphere is festive and full of cheer but, let’s face it, the Holiday Season can also be a bit stressful. There is so much to remember, so much to do, and people to see. Keep anxiety and stress…
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