Is it the calm before the storm? Holidays can be much like weddings as we spend a lot of time, energy and money, making plans for a great celebration with family and friends. I hope that you have really taken time to focus on what kind of celebration you want and planned accordingly so that […]
Setting Goals: Turning Family Dreams Into Realities
As Old Man Winter approaches, it’s easy to dream about tropical shores and family holiday vacations. For those struggling to make ends meet, those tropical shores might seem like only a fantasy. However, even with tight family budgets, fantasies can become reality with some planning and a bit of discipline. Planning starts with getting the […]
Building New Holiday Traditions After Divorce
Face it- This year is going to be different. Try to embrace it and create new traditions. Take a moment to take a deep breath, close your eyes and really think about the emotions you are feeling. Write them down, and one by one, without judgment, think about them and the source of each feeling. […]
Put Your Refund to Work
While many of us are maxed out preparing for Christmas, it’s not too early to start considering tax time – especially tax refund time! For many families, tax refunds are a planned way to either pay down holiday debt or to provide a late “Christmas” if December was tight. It’s smart to take a moment […]
Make Family Night “Game Night”!
Do you remember as a child opening up that new board game under the tree or at a birthday party? I do – every year at least one of the girls in my family received a game (there are four of us) and as soon as the paper was cleared away we were off to […]
This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain on Prada.
Many people believe that a little “retail therapy” is just the ticket for times when they are feeling down or stressed. We all like to get something new once in a while, but for some, the self-pity purchase is made too frequently. If you are one of those people, it might help to know that […]