New Year New Me is a few weeks away. Many people reflect on their year and determine what they want to fix next year. Unfortunately, New Year Resolution success rates are very low. Part of that stems from lack of planning and accountability. Although most of people walk around with mini assistance (smart phones/tablets/iPads), calendar... Continue Reading →
The Four Gifts of Christmas Takes Gluttony and Greed out of the Holiday season
Some people think holidays are the time to prove their love through a plethora of gifts. Regardless of their financial situation, they will purchase nothing but the best. Is a pile of gifts necessary? Can they get their point across with 4 presents? The origin of the 4 gift rule is unclear, but BBC featured... Continue Reading →
Meme Mondays with Trisha: This is Halloween
We're kicking off our weekend with Halloween this year. Unfortunetally, it's not a federal holiday, so there's no Paid Time Off this Friday. The best most people will get is an early release to take their children trick or treating before it gets dark. But hey, if you don't have dependents, there's still an opportunity... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Sugar and Spice
Its officially autumn! Its the most wonderful time of the year. I know that's associated with Christmas. In the spirit of the season, I wanted to find Sugar and Spice quotes. Thanks to Cartoon Network, those words bring Powderpuff Girls to mind. Whereas, others might view that as a spooky reference. The professor wasn't using... Continue Reading →
End of Summer Savings Advice and Fall Shopping Tips
Thrifty shoppers know that the perfect time to shop for seasonal clothes are transition months. September is the transition from summer to fall. If you've noticed malls, boutiques, and online stores are usually a season ahead. Retailers advertise transition months in four ways. Lookbooks: Today, designers add lookbooks to their websites. These lookbooks showcase that... Continue Reading →
Summer Break Notice
Hope you're having a good time this summer. I'll be taking a 2 Week Summer Break from my blog. Spring fatigue is catching up to me. After a few sick days here and there, I decided it was time to take a short break. Motivational Mondays with Trisha and Tuesdays with Trish will be back... Continue Reading →
Why Is It 90 Degrees But Feels Like 99 Degrees
You know whats annoying about summer to me? Its the fact that you can't trust the forecast. I don't mean the cliché of a polar opposite weather forcast. I mean anticipating how hot it's actually going to be. Many smartphones have built-in weather widgets. You don't have to engage with the app, because the icon... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Watermelon
It's almost officially Summer. You know what that means, Watermelons galore! This refreshing and vibrant fruit is a summer staple and a source or motivation. If Summers not your cup of tea, there are still ways to make the most of it. Like getting ready for Fall. Before you object, there's laterally Christmas in July.... Continue Reading →
Meme Mondays with Trisha: Water Parks
Whether I like it or not, Summer is on it's way. Since I'm not motivated at the moment, I decided to double down on Meme Mondays. Who knows how long this will go on for. Since Water Parks are a good way to beat the heat, I decided to hunt down some water park memes... Continue Reading →
Sick Day: When Pollen Attacks
Just a heads up, there's no Mystery Post Tuesday this week. Seasonal allergies are in full swing. Gotta love pollen. Thanks for Stopping by Hope y'all be back next week.