So my brother is getting ready to build a new home. There has been months of discussion. We have looked at more houses than I ever thought possible and there are things that he loves, things that he doesn’t, and well I could go on for a while. Everyday he has something new that he…
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All the Weird Facts
Have I ever told y’all how many weird facts that I now? It’s true I read the entire set of encyclopedias one summer that we, twice. I am full of useless information, at least that is what my brother tells me. It’s not like I needed the information but at the same time all those…
Fighting for Disability
A few years ago I went through the fight for disability with my uncle. It was the longest four and half years of my life. He was clearly disabled but the first time he applied he got denied. The second time he got denied, the third time and so on. I wanted to pull my…
4 Tips to Split Your Rent Evenly with Roommates
Everyone dreams of landing that exquisite townhouse uptown, but springing for real estate is a massive financial decision. This is why it’s so common to rent property. If you manage to find a roommate to share space with, then your side of the monthly fees can diminish. But, how do you go about this without…
The Downside of Caring for Your Parent
You all know that I am my mother’s caregiver. That sounds so bad when I say it that way but for lack of another word that is what I am. I am lucky in that mother can get around pretty well and manage most things on her own. It’s all the things that she can’t…
Updating the Stairs
I have been looking at houses lately trying to decide if we are finally going to move or not. I have a couple that I really like, in two different towns. However there are things that I dislike about both of them. Of course my brother reminded me that it was nothing more than a…
Going Solo
One of the things you realize when you are single is that many things you do or encounter you will be doing on your own. There isn’t anyone to be there with you. Sure you could find someone to go along but there will be times when there isn’t anyone. I have been thinking about…
Enriching Things to Do With Kids
The holiday season is pretty much in full swing. soon the kids will be out for fall break and then Christmas break. So what are you planning on doing with them? While we do all of the fun things like going to see the lights and wrapping presents we also attempt to things that will…
Gifts That Might Help To Improve Confidence
The eternal battle of confidence and anxiety keeps raging on in the background of our minds. Some days we feel great, elated and confident when walking down the street, going to the shops or off to work. And other days we feel like we just want to crawl into a corner and stay there for…
10 Great Things to Do With Kids on the Winter School Break
The exams are over, and the schools are over. Here, the winter holiday comes knocking. “What do I do with so much time?” so many kids around the world think to themselves. Are you a concerned mum and dad on how to engage your kid for the winter holiday activities? Alright, here is a sweet…
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