I was born on the last day of 1979. As the world celebrates the beginning of their New Years and their Decades, so do I tick off the years and decades of my life. 2020 will be my 40th year on this Earth and I have experienced so many wonderful things, and I am thankful… Continue reading Resolutions: What I Want to Accomplish Before the Big 40.
Month: December 2018
Love From Minnesota
As some of you know, I am currently out of town visiting my family in Minnesota for the holidays. This area has some brutal winters, and as a result, hot, filling, hearty comfort foods are a really huge hit up in these parts. One of the first things that come to mind when I think… Continue reading Love From Minnesota
The Boozy Guide to NYE at Home
The older I get the less I want to leave the house on New Year's Eve. I have come to call it amateur night. It's a night where everyone is out and about drinking not just a little bit, but A LOT. Not only this, but most of these people are people that really don't… Continue reading The Boozy Guide to NYE at Home
How I Went From Poor to Excellent Credit in 12 Months
Credit can be a scary thing. Reports indicate that around 30% of scorable people in the US have a credit score below 600. This just won't do. Today, we need credit for almost everything. I am not saying that you should live beyond your means, in fact, you must be careful NOT to since it… Continue reading How I Went From Poor to Excellent Credit in 12 Months
Holiday Traditions
This season is steeped in tradition. There are many ways in which people celebrate the winter holidays. Some are widely practiced, and others, specific to certain groups of people, or even just to individual families. No matter what you believe, or how you celebrate, the winter holiday season is pretty much 'The Big Show' for… Continue reading Holiday Traditions
An Open Letter to Parents from Santa
As many of you who follow me on Twitter already know, this past Sunday I hosted an annual gathering at my house called 'Supper with Santa'. My dear friend and esteemed helper of the big guy himself finds time each year out of his busy Santa schedule to come and greet the children of my… Continue reading An Open Letter to Parents from Santa
Inspiration: National Hot Cocoa Day
December 13. Midway through the month, less than ten days away from the Winter Solstice. I can't think of a better day than this for National Hot Cocoa Day. There is nothing better than a cozy day inside, watching fat snowflakes floating to the earth from a frosty window. Fire burning, lights twinkling on the… Continue reading Inspiration: National Hot Cocoa Day
Give Differently This Year: Charity
There are many ways to donate for the holidays. But did you know that there are some off the beaten track ways to make a difference this year? Here are some neat holiday gift ideas for those hard to shop for people on your list that will put a smile on their faces, and make… Continue reading Give Differently This Year: Charity
Kids Questioning Santa? 10 Ways to Keep Them Believing
Here's some tips to keep him real a bit longer. Have a fireplace? Don't mind a little cleanup? Take some large men's boots, put them on your feet, and walk from your fireplace to your Christmas tree, stopping to sprinkle flour around your feet with each step to create footprints. Alternatively, there are stencils available… Continue reading Kids Questioning Santa? 10 Ways to Keep Them Believing
You Time
The holidays can be hectic. There are events to plan, meals to cook, gifts to buy and wrap. You are staying up later and getting up earlier, just to get everything done, or to get that gift wrapped before anyone sees it. Don't forget to take some time for you. Set aside some time each… Continue reading You Time
