Okay, not really! My sister in-law told me recently that she was starting her own business. Nothing big and fancy but something small. Then she went on to tell me all about the products she was going to sell. I wanted to laugh and yell at the same time. I had been thinking about the…
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Becoming Shady Pines
I know that many of you have heard me refer to my house as Shady Pines. It is a term I use often. In fact, I have even referred to myself as the director of Shady Pines. If you think you have heard that before it is because you most likely have. The retirement home…
The High Costs of Medical Tests
I spent most of the day yesterday making appointments and such for everyone for the new year. I also spent way more time than I wanted to going over everyone’s different medical insurance updates for 2019. I swear there are times when I am reading all of it that I feel like I need some…
Southern Hospitality Can Be a Bit More Complex Than One Would Assume
Hospitality is a big deal no matter where you go. But anyone who’s traveled the US can agree that there’s a whole lot of variation to be found. Some areas will make you feel welcome. But others will make you feel as if you’ve stumbled onto a lost branch of the family that you never…
Make the Move Easier on Kids
Moving is never easy for adults. It is even worse for kids. Talking with my friend yesterday got me to thinking more and more about her kids. Her youngest is only two and I can only imagine how hard it is going to be for that little guy to move. They are hoping to move…
All Over the Place
I have felt like I have been all over the place the last week or so. I am sure that y’all have been thinking the same thing. The holidays are just so busy around here. You add in all of the year-end stuff and it can be a mad house sometimes. Not to mention the…
House Envy
Have I told y’all they are building a house next door to me? I am pretty sure that I have and I will tell you now that I have all sorts of house envy. I mean my house is great, don’t get me wrong but there is so much to love inside the new house…
Moving….Moving…Moving
When I typed that I ended up with a song stuck in my head! I mean I am singing it as I type. Some days it just happens. Anyway I was talking to my friend in Arlington earlier and she was telling me about the new house the had purchased but she was so busy…
5 Tips for Refinancing Your Mortgage
This is the time of year when many people worry about money. How will they buy gifts for everyone? How will they pay off their credit cards form the massive amount of spending they did for the holidays? After all, at some point we all have to pay the piper, aka the credit card companies….
Saving Money When Moving Home
Moving home can be expensive if you don’t have a plan in place to tackle the process. From the cost of packing all of your belongings, to taking several days off work to complete the move, to hiring a removal company, everything can quickly add up. With that being said, read on to discover five…
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