Almost everyone gets stuck for great Father's Day gifts, after all the occasion does come every year. Many slip into the cycle of buying safe and boring gifts that require hardly any imagination. Father's Day is a time to show your dad how much you care about him and how you appreciate all he does for you. This is hard to do with a pair of boring Father's Day socks or slippers. Instead of adding to your dad's pile of unwanted gifts, break the...more
Spring cleaning ones closet can appear like a completely laborious chore that cannot and will never find its way into ones chaotic office schedule. In fact, for many white collar workers, it is one of the many house jobs that they opt to do without during busy days full of monotony and stress. This is particularly true because after the end of every workday, most people would prefer to sleep out their fatigue than have to worry about their house...more
When it comes to our money and the pleasure it buys, lack of self-control is a common pitfall for most of us. Often, when you come into some extra cash, you have this tendency to rush out and instantly satisfy the irresistible itch to splurge on just about anything you lay your eyes on. It is a "bargain" after all! Instant gratification is a very costly mistake because many people fail to recognize that they just spent money that may be needed in the immediate or distant future for unseen or unplanned for needs. And, I have news for you, you are not alone. Only a small percentage of the population have balanced family budgets and have savings for a rainy day. The majority are operating with maxed out credit and unbalanced family budgets.The saying: "nothing lasts forever" is true, especially when it comes to material things. The stuff you were thrilled to buy right now will eventually fade, break down, or rust away. Only with patience and self-control can you plan for the important things that your family will need in the future. Money spent on feel-good-stuff today robs your family of their financial future. The real thrill is having money in the bank!The future financial success...more
It's difficult buying dream gifts for friends and loved ones at the moment, as the recession starts to hit and people keep a tighter grip on their finances. Suddenly the times of excess and lavish shopping are on hold, as people start to look for ways to make their money go further, and seek out bargains! The over-consumption of yesterday is being...more
Recently it seems as though you only have to open the newspaper or turn on the television to come across a new piece of bad news. Whether it's the latest state of the economy or global warming, there's plenty of depressing news and events taking place that can drag even the most sunniest of dispositions down! However, when it comes to the man in...more
Not long ago, I had to move away from the house I had lived in for so long. The economy was not being kind and I had just been laid off. Being willing to do anything, if I could pay the bills and support my family, I was getting desperate. Finally I got word from a marketing company I had sent my resume to. It may not have been the best offer I could have gotten, but I was willing to do it. In less then a week, I had talked things through with my wife and let the company know I would accept the position.That was the easy part; the hard part, I knew, was going to come. We would be leaving behind all of our close friends and family. The kids didn’t take it well. I have a boy and a girl and just seeing the horrified expressions on their faces when they found out that we were moving was terrible for me. If I was going to do this right I was going to have to have help. My friends told me the best place to find nationwide movers would be online; Up until now, I did not have a need to know about them. I never thought about moving, until now. I am glad they knew enough to help me to get started.With help, we packed everything into two storage vans the weekend before I started work....more
The tulips are blooming in the backyard. Spring is here. Spring is the season for new beginnings, and for spending more time outdoors. Every season has its own characteristic gifts. While Easter is the most significant holiday in early Spring, there...more
1. ALWAYS BE UPFRONT AND TRUTHFUL- Young children (5 and under) are very "me focused". They are the center of their world and the cause of all things. Hence anything they are trying to qualify by asking questions about is a direct result of how it...more
Social-networking sites have become part of the modern age for young people. They can be a great way to keep in touch and share information. However, they can also be breeding grounds for malicious gossip, false information and by cyber-bullying of...more
Are you frustrated over baby shower invitations? Are you confused over which theme to choose from? You are not sure if you have the right wordings for the baby shower invitations? Don't get upset over this. Read the entire article, and you will be...more
On certain holidays and special occasions such as birthdays, religious events, anniversaries, graduations, or retirement celebrations, you can opt for using personalized stationary to send special messages to family, friends, and co-workers to let...more
Upon having a child, your entire vacation plans are immediately altered. At first, it is difficult to go on any kind of vacation with a newborn. Once they graduate to being a toddler, you can take them to some great vacation spots. Here are some...more