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
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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
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
The Best (and easiest) Chicken Soup
It's that time of year again. You are running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, trying to balance work, life, and the holidays. Time is running out, your patience is wearing thin, you haven't taken anything out of the freezer, and all you have is some canned stuff, a potato, a couple… Continue reading The Best (and easiest) Chicken Soup
Basic Cocktails 101
So far in this blog when I talk cocktails it's usually something I have created myself. I love that I can share these concoctions with you and receive your feedback! Nothing makes me feel better than when I invent something that puts a smile on someone's face. I do realize though, that we all have… Continue reading Basic Cocktails 101
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
The United States got hit with a cold snap over the weekend and we have been seeing our first big snowfalls and coldest temperatures of the year in some parts of the country. Winter is finally here and 'tis the season to cuddle up indoors and stay cozy! Being a Minnesota native, I am somewhat… Continue reading Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
Reflections
Hello beautiful! I have taken a break from writing for the last weekend while I had a friend visiting. Jeremy and I were schoolmates in Middle School and the first year of High School. We met in class one day and there was an instant connection. We remained close until I ran away a few… Continue reading Reflections
Be Thankful Every Day
Here in the United States, it's Thanksgiving. This is a day that we give thanks for everything in our lives. It has some traditional roots dating back to the establishment of our country, and while you may or may not agree with these, today is a day that we get together with our family and… Continue reading Be Thankful Every Day
Better Late Than Never: Beauty
I have always been extremely low maintenance. By low maintenance, I really mean, almost no maintenance. Don't get me wrong, I like to be pretty just as much as the next girl. I love makeup. I love wearing pretty clothes, smelling good. I just never really had a routine. I got in the shower, washed my… Continue reading Better Late Than Never: Beauty
Planning a Great Gathering: Conclusion
The day is finally here. I have around 15 people confirmed, and another 7 or so still on the fence. My food is prepped, and my drinks are planned. When decorating for a small gathering, you want to keep it simple. Your beautiful home is probably pretty close to enough. You may want to add… Continue reading Planning a Great Gathering: Conclusion
The Boozy Housewife 