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…
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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…
Thanksgiving and the Macy’s Day Parade: A Family Tradition
How many of you will be watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow? It is a tradition in our home to watch it every year. I would love to be able to go to it one year but we will be enjoying it from the comfort of home. This tradition is one that my father…
Gifts for the Hunter
I have a brother who is so hard to buy for. If you ask him what he wants he will tell you nothing or it doesn’t matter. I HATE when he does that, I want to know what he wants or needs. Not to have to play some stupid guessing game about what to get…
The Gift of Giving
The holiday season will be in full swing after Thursday and it is the time of year when we give gifts to all of those we love. While we are in the gift giving mood I wanted to remind y’all that it is important to give to those in need this year as well. With…
Finally My Turn!
I have spent the last few years updating the house bit by bit. Most all of the rooms are done and I am almost finished with the living room and dining room. I just need the rest of the chairs for the dining room table and it will be complete. The biggest part of the…
A Solar Water Heater?
They are building a house next door to mine and I have going inside as they made progress to check out all of the things they are putting in. One of the things that I noticed and had to ask about was a solar water heater. I didn’t even know there was such a thing…
4 Top Tips for First Time Flyers
Flying for the first time can be a nightmare. It can be easy to fall into the trap of letting your fear take control when you know that you’re about to soar through the skies for a few hours. However, rather than being scared, you should feel excited! You’re about to go on an adventure,…
Do You Have What It Takes To Retire Early?
Early retirement is something of a hot trend right now. Nobody wants to be chained to a desk for the rest of their lives, we all want the chance to do more of what we love instead. Now, early retirement might be the dream of the moment, but it’s not for everyone.