Tips + Tricks

Who dat talkin’ bout a crawfish boil? If you live in this part of the Gulf Coast and have never hosted a crawfish boil for your family, friends, or neighbors, it’s about that time! My mother just boiled a...

It is 8:00 p.m. and I just realized I am out of strawberry milk for my son who has to have it in his lunch box, or one of the children has just reminded me they need something for school...

Is anyone else ready for Spring? I know I am. Along with warmer weather, longer days, and more time outside in general, I also love to have a clean, fresh home ready for Spring, and it's the main reason...

I’m a Certified Public Accountant with a Master’s Degree in Taxation from Florida State University. This tax season is my 23rd year preparing taxes. Every year, I wait until the end of the year to get the updated tax...

Gift-giving to welcome a new baby can be so much fun! But if the parent’s registry is sold out or they are welcoming their second (or fifth) bundle of joy, you may be wondering what they really need. If...

Hiking is one of our favorite things to do as a family. When I share that with people, it evokes a wide variety of responses. Some whole heartily love this hobby and begin rattling off some of their favorite...

When asked the "where do you want to be in 5 years?" question during a job interview, I often try to answer very professionally. A quick, off-the-cuff response like "leading a team at this company" or "utilizing my best...

I've always equated writing and publishing my first novel to being in a relationship; new and exciting in the beginning, filled with hard work and feelings of insecurities in the middle, only to end in a loving and lasting...

It was five years or so ago, in the pre-children carefree days of marriage. The husband and I were out and about on a Sunday Funday running errands before lunch and a midday cocktail. "Turn here," I commanded as we...

We know that children need time running around the playground or engaged in free play; it’s essential for their well-being and development. But then we get older, and suddenly, our focus is shifted to “adulting” and all the responsibilities...