It’s “that time” of year again. We love the holidays for a variety of reasons, and food is one that ranks right up near the top of the list. But holiday get-togethers and parties with family and friends can end up packing on extra pounds from all that delicious food. What can you do to […]
Health Insurance 101-Help on the WAY
We all have a new annual task added to our must–do list. This task appears during November. The task is to identify a Health Insurance Plan during the open enrollment period. Continue reading to find tools to help you navigate the sea of paper and digital information to assist you in selecting a Health Insurance […]
Time 4 Fun
The weekend is almost here and it’s time for fun to begin. We need to make sure we take time to have fun! Making time for fun gives us the opportunity to forget about commitments and our daily work life. It gives us a chance to be social and creative. By focusing on the actual […]
Enjoy Summer Squash and Zucchini this Fall!
I often pick up squash & zucchini at the farmer’s market in the summer. I found them in October for the great price of 2/$1. When selecting squash look for small to medium size squash and they should feel heavy for their size. If they are soft and squishy or showing any signs of decay, […]
Parents, Models in Finance
Parents play a critical role in shaping a child’s attitude, knowledge and behaviors regarding finances. At a very young age, many children tag alongside parents during activities that include a financial component, like shopping and going to the bank. As early as ages 3 and 4, they may even have awareness that money changes hands […]
Sometimes Life Is Hard
Local news outlets are reporting an increase in suicide completions by young people. Two contributing factors for this alarming increase are that more children (as early as eight years old), teens, and young adults are suffering from anxiety and depression. Other youth and young adults are engaging in self-harming behaviors such as cutting, plucking, eating disorders, sexual promiscuity and/or binge drinking. When we […]