Let’s face it: these days, many folks are struggling simply to get by. Times are difficult, and the last thing many need is another expense. Life insurance is often seen as that intangible and unwanted monthly expense that one can live without. But can you? The only way you’ll know for sure is to gather…
As summer turns to autumn, not only the leaves become dry and brittle. Summer causes our hair to become frizzy and broken, straw-like after the accumulated effects of sun, sea and sand. The damage remains all winter long, unless there is active intervention. What to do, and how to do it? My daughters and I…
Whether it’s the summer heat, or the winter dryness, everyday life can do a real number on our skin. Recently, you know I’ve had to be outside on archaeological excavations (read: lots of heat, dirt, and sweat), or training my son for his tennis career (read: running the track early in the morning, feeding balls…
If ever there was an issue that few in America totally understand, it’s healthcare. So many need so much, but have little idea how to find it for affordable rates. Enter short term medical coverage which provides quotes from different insurers, telling you what you get, and for how much. These free quotes will help…
Have you ever wished you could label your territory? On our local city-neighborhood chat group, I hear of dog walkers dumping doo-doo in neighbors’ trash cans in the alley. On our busy city street, a new mother to the area actually put up one of those yellow dummy construction workers, all of about three feet…
After you live in a home for years and years, it becomes time to update. Either that, or move. I personally don’t like the construction noise and dust for weeks or months on end, but the end result can make it worth the effort. It’s got to be better than moving. I’m ready. With a…
Have you ever bought a car that was a real lemon? I have. It was years ago, on a Wednesday before Thanksgiving, a day I generally enjoy unwinding and cooking and planning a lovely holiday. Instead, we got the bright idea of buying a new car, and ended up spending all of the afternoon at…
I’m happy to have friends with style. Me, eh, not so much. I play it safe and Old World traditional. My gal-pals take everything over the top. Consider the one friend who covers her ceilings in frescoes, and her mirrors in seashells. She is a professional artist who believes that more is more, lol. No…
Most all of my readers are busy, very busy. By being so busy, some important things can fall through the cracks. That’s why I recommend having a credit report run upon occasion. It can’t hurt. About a year ago, somebody came to my front door. The lady said she had something for me and a…
It’s true, Sweetie’s Day is coming up and whether you have someone special to surprise with a gift, or you get to treat yourself to a fun present, it’s a time to stop and smell the roses. Love is in the air and thoughts turn to all the little extras in life—chocolates, flowers, fragrances. At…
