It’s winter, and I am excited to get on the slopes on the regular. But, it is an expensive sport, especially for a family. Here are a few tips: For growing kids, look for used ski clothing. Whoever outgrew it probably only wore it for a couple of seasons at most. Same for your…
“Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people once a year.”—Victor Borge. “Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard.”—Andy Borowitz. “A Hanukkah miracle would be feeling confident that you spelled Hanukkah correctly” – anonymous “Most Texans think of Hanukkah as some sort of a duck call” – Richard Lewis. …
How much is too much time? No, I’m not talking about time on the Earth. More like free time all by yourself. Thanks to alert reader and fellow financial planner Cameron Morgan, we have an answer! Cameron kindly sent me this article from The Guardian. In the article it states that free time,…
Once again, the rumors of a pumpkin shortage have been proven false. Whew! Now, if only I could find Topo Chico mineral water consistently. What to do with your prized Libby can this holiday season? Want to be more original than pie? Bring this delicious (very rich) Pumpkin Cauliflower Gratin to any gathering and…
Ahhh, Halloween, the funniest holiday of the year. Well at least according to these people. “Halloween was confusing. All my life my parents said, ‘Never take candy from strangers.’ And then they dressed me up and said, ‘Go beg for it.’ I didn’t know what to do! I’d knock on people’s doors and go,…
I am very excited to present an interview with Nina Anderson, Wine Expert with Wine Shop at Home! For over 12 years, Nina has been helping people learn about wine through private wine tasting experiences. She says, “I take the snobby out of wine, because it’s just wine and it’s meant to be enjoyed with…
Calling all Bitcoin and Tesla groupies! This one is for you! A Rebel was the child who said, “You’re not the boss of me,” to his parents and the adult who says, “You’re not the boss of me,” to, well, his boss. Think of Elon musk thumbing his nose in Congressional hearings, but letting…
As an Upholder (me), Questioners (people I may be married to) can drive me bonkers. My attitude toward tasks and decisions is, “Get the information from an expert (maybe two) and do it already.” I don’t tend to ask why, if it can be done better. I just want to cross tasks off my list…
Obligers are the most common of the Four Tendencies. They tend to make fabulous friends, co-workers, family members, and spouses. That is because, “they tend to meet deadlines, keep their promises and follow through for others.” Where Obligers struggle is in setting expectations that might fall under the category of self-care and following through. …
First of all, did you take the quiz? Click here if you want to take it now. Upholders will have taken the quiz because I asked them to, and they are curious about themselves. Obligers will have taken the quiz because I asked them to and, well, I asked them to. Questioners might not…
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