Stress Less

As April is National Stress Awareness Month, I thought it would be a good idea for me to look into ways to reduce my own level of stress. I found some interesting things as I researched this topic, and I wanted to share them with you. Stress is a major part of our lives. Who’s […]

Written by on April 1, 2015

Time To Dust Yourself Off

I love the promises of March. Spring is right around the corner and with it warmer weather and more time to spend outside with our families doing all of the things that we enjoy. One thing I DON’T ENJOY about March, however, is the onset of spring cleaning. It seems as if everywhere I turn […]

Written by on March 2, 2015

Can’t Buy Me Love

Love is in the air. That’s right, February and Valentine’s Day are back, and with their return, the shelves of every store grow peppered with red and pink heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, bouquets of flowers, and a bevy of greeting cards. But why is it that each Valentine’s Day brings this onslaught of love paraphernalia? […]

Written by on February 2, 2015

Turn Your Pennies Into Dollars

In my line of work, I meet people every day who are in the process of or are trying to save up for the next big purchase in their life. Moreover, since it’s the beginning of the year, many people are making New Year’s resolutions to work harder to save for the future or to […]

Written by on January 5, 2015

‘Tis the Season to Party!

The holidays are here! And let me tell you this is my favorite time of year! I love the holidays because it means lots of opportunities to spend time with friends and family. After all, what would the holidays be without great holiday parties and social gatherings? Over the years, I’ve discovered that nothing makes […]

Written by on December 13, 2014

Newvember Resolution

Many people find the holidays stressful. The days are chock-o-block with social gatherings, shopping, travel, and family. All of these things are wonderful, but admittedly we can all get a little worn down over the next few months. But I’ve found a great, natural stress reliever, and I am going to share it with you—EXERCISE. […]

Written by on November 10, 2014

Books: Uniquely Portable Magic

As kids gear up to go back to school, I suddenly realize how long it has been since I truly spent some good ol’ fashioned time with a book in my hands. I used to love reading. Don’t get me wrong. I still read. I read all the time—status updates, tweets, the newspaper, emails, memorandum. […]

Written by on August 7, 2014

Weather wise or Otherwise?

Summer is finally here! And just in time. I can’t wait to get outside! I was starting to get cabin fever! Whether escaping to the beach for a weeklong vacation or just hitting the backyard for a barbecue, July is the perfect month to spend time with friends and family in the great outdoors. While […]

Written by on July 1, 2014

Lessons from The Beatles

This year, The Beatles seem to be everywhere I look–magazine covers, TV specials, and even blog posts. This resurgence of The Fab Four’s omnipresence is probably because January marked the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles’ American invasion, but what most people don’t know is that June actually marks the release anniversaries of several of their […]

Written by on June 16, 2014

Relish Today. Ketchup Tomorrow.

Hey everyone! Summer is finally here! Am I the only one excited? Not only is May our first taste of summer, but it’s also National Barbecue Month, so I’m bustin’ out my tongs and heatin’ up the grill. However, a barbecue can sometimes end up being more stressful than it is fun, at least for […]

Written by on May 8, 2014

Spring-Cleaning with a Vengeance!

Hey everybody! Can you feel that? Yes, it’s April! You know what that means? Spring is finally here! Hip, hip hooray! But while I’m so excited to welcome back warmer weather and longer afternoons, the dusty promise of spring-cleaning looms in front of me. This year, however, I’m taking a new stance on spring-cleaning! It’s […]

Written by on April 2, 2014

Green Thumb Wannabes?

Hey everybody! I’m excited for March because it means spring is just around the corner. Longer days, sunny afternoons, barbecues and the ice cream man are ready to make a comeback. And it’s about time! On another note, are any of you thinking of trying to develop a green thumb this year? I think I […]

Written by on March 13, 2014

Love Thy Neighbor

It’s February, which means love is in the air and spring is right around the corner—thank goodness! Even though February usually reminds us how much we love that special someone in our life, I think most of us often forget how important it is to love those around us as well. We should have love […]

Written by on February 13, 2014

Vortex Shmortex

Hey Friends! Can you believe how crazy winter has been this year? All these polar vortexes and arctic blasts are really taking their toll. • Parts of Canada and the northeastern US were blanketed with up to 2ft (60cm) of snow in just a matter of days.• More than 3,700 flights were cancelled on Monday, […]

Written by on January 15, 2014

The Chill Factor

I don’t know why, but it seems like this time of year getting out of bed is so much harder than it usually is. The cooler air might make getting out from under the covers much less attractive than sleeping in, but the world doesn’t stop turning just because winter has arrived. Although the days […]

Written by on December 16, 2013

Road Tripping

It’s November—the busiest travel month of the year. We all know how important it is to keep everyone safe on those long road trips, but not all of us know how. I want to make sure as many people make it home safely as possible. So whether you’re traveling near or far, remember these tips […]

Written by on November 1, 2013

The Game Of Life

October is here and we all know what that means…baseball playoffs. Even if you’re not the biggest fan out there, as long as you don’t live under a rock you’re gonna hear about who wins the World Series sooner or later. It doesn’t matter if you’ve played, watched, don’t care or don’t entirely understand it—baseball […]

Written by on October 2, 2013

The Story Of Uncle Sam

Hey Folks! September is a time for celebration and remembrance. Either way you slice it, it’s one month that reminds me every year why I’m proud to be an American. I can just imagine Uncle Sam smiling down on us as summer ends and the air starts to cool. But I was thinking the other […]

Written by on September 6, 2013

Have a Good Fall, Y’all!

So who’s ready for a nice glass of ice-cold lemonade? How about another barbeque? A trip to the beach? Not so much, eh? As much as we love the outdoor activities and flavors of summer, when fall swings around they just don’t appeal to us as much. Maybe it’s the cooler weather. Or maybe people […]

Written by on August 27, 2013

Yellow Bus Rides Again

It’s back-to-school for thousands of local children, and it’s making me a bit nostalgic for my own school days. Sometimes I wish I could hop right back on that yellow bus and head back to school right along with the kids. But being a grown-up has some serious advantages. We get to make the rules! And no […]

Written by on August 8, 2013