Do you have a Star Wars fan in your family or on your gift list this year? It’s almost May the 4th which is celebrated as Star Wars Day! Perfect time to celebrate Star Wars by giving a gift that promotes creativity! My son is a huge fan and is at a great age for…
Most of us know to stock up on the essentials before winter snow storms and ice shut us down for days at a time; but have you thought about how important it is to reassess your supplies and make sure you are ready for Summer? The warm weather presents different challenges than the snow and…
There are so many weather events that occur each year. Whether you live in the direct path of hurricanes and floods or not, there are some definite common sense emergency preparedness tips that we should all be doing now – before there is a situation like a hurricane, flood or weather emergency. This post includes…
Many times when we hop in the car for a road trip, we get so concerned with the destination or arrival time that we forget to enjoy the journey. I remember once when the kids and I took a road trip and headed out to spend time with family and make some memories. We thought…
I love to travel and go exploring but I can’t always unplug from my computer when I travel. Sometimes it’s necessary to work while I’m on the road and stay connected to my job and social media. Keeping charged and protecting my gear are two things that are always on the top of my mind….
Saving money and losing weight are often viewed as the two of the toughest things we tackle. Both require discipline and hard work. But there are some simple tweaks we can make that will help us shrink our budget, save money and grow our savings account that don’t require a degree in business or drastic…
We’ve all been there! Out on vacation at a special restaurant and the kids, teens and even adults are hungry, antsy and getting cranky. Maybe you’ve been in the car on a family road trip running out of things to talk about with all the snacks just about gone and nothing new to do. There…
There comes a moment when you have to make a choice. You either fly or you don’t. New situations can cause even the most confident person to get butterflies in your stomach! I remember in college when I was learning to fly an airplane. On take-off, the door to the two seater Cessna flew open….