In these dark cold days of February, how can you give yourself a quick style lift and still have plenty of money to save for Junior’s college? Fear not, I have tapped Dana Lynch, personal stylist, image consultant, and founder of elementsofimage.com, to give us practical winter fashion ideas. KS: What are some winter…
Not sure if I’ve mentioned it in this blog, but I love to ski. As a naturally uncoordinated, slow person (no, I did NOT play basketball/volleyball/competitive swimming despite being almost 6 feet tall), skiing is the only sport I’ve ever even remotely looked good doing. For fellow skiers, have a laugh while thinking about your…
Long winter days got you down? You are not alone! Fifteen to twenty five percent of people are thought to be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder. Even if you don’t have all of the symptoms of SAD, winter can make you feel dreary. Since I want you to save for retirement/college/emergency funds, my recommendation for…
Yes, a recent blog was just making fun of New Year’s Resolutions. But the new year does feel like a good time to embark on fresh starts, be it health, relationships, or money. I can only help with one. Resolution #1: Ignore all economic forecasts, prognostications, tea leaf reading, crystal ball predictions and financial…
Over the years, I’ve heard my British friends talk about Boxing Day. It sounded like a day where you give all the Christmas gifts you didn’t want away to other people. Sort of like spring cleaning immediately after Christmas. Being an anti-clutter person, I can say that I am in! But am I misunderstanding what…
You don’t want to show up empty-handed, but is there something more original to bring your host than a bottle of booze? Read on for some host(ess) gifts that won’t break the bank. 1. Gourmet Olive Oil or Balsamic Vinegar – Perks up cooking and you would rarely buy it for yourself. Estimated Cost:…
Ah, cookie exchanges. Do people still do these? I know I’m invited to at least one per year and, not being an adventurous baker (plus being totally overwhelmed year-end with, just, stuff), I always struggle with what to bring. If you are wrestling with the need to participate, but not the time to hand-decorate individual…
Happy Thanksgiving! Suppose you are reading this blog on the day it goes out. In that case, you must be hiding from family members asking when you are going to get married, have a baby, get a new job, finish your degree, convert to their religion of choice, stop drinking, start drinking, read their script,…
Looking to orchestrate a Thanksgiving meal that’s both easy on the host and budget friendly for everyone? Check out this economical holiday menu. All that’s left is to delegate. For the host: Roasted Herb Chicken (Instead of Turkey) Why it’s budget-friendly: Chicken is often cheaper and more accessible than turkey, plus roasting a whole chicken…
Forget the fear. Let’s scream with laughter at these clever Halloween commentators: “Heard a rival dad is planning to hand out king size candy bars for Halloween so now every trick or treater that comes to my house is getting a full rack of ribs.” – Simon Holland “I don’t have to worry about…
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