How lovely are those blissful days, weeks or — if you’re really lucky — months between turning off the heat and turning on the air conditioning? The temperatures are mild and comfortable. You sigh with relief as your energy consumption and bills get smaller and smaller. Then along comes summer. Your sanity and safety demand […]

I don’t know about you, but there are some days when few things sound as great as an early retirement. Unfortunately I still have quite a length of time to wait, but that doesn’t mean I can’t dream. People like me with dreams of early retirement have been making their fantasies a reality through a […]

You may have noticed by now that I’m one of those people who prefer to go beyond the normal mode of operation when it comes to entertaining. I may not have a flair for presentation yet or make the coolest decor, but I’m one hell of a cook lately which is an important start. Best […]

When we purchase a home, we know that there is a lot of follow on maintenance required to keep your home looking great inside and out…while also being a functional, happy place for your family to live. But we often seem to forget that buying a car also requires maintenance to keep your trusty transportation […]

We’ve all been to one of those parties. You know the ones, where there wasn’t enough food, or the alcohol ran out too early, or the vibe just seemed off. Planning a party can be stressful, but you can help alleviate this stress and make the process easy by taking note of these seven helpful […]