Feb 13 2013
Like many families, quality time with my family is cherished. However, sometimes it’s challenging for me to come up with fun, family-friendly things to do on a tight budget. Entertaining little ones is rarely an easy feat for many reasons – short attention spans; high energy; the need to be interactive. Also, I can never [...]
Dec 18 2012
The holidays are supposed to be a time of cheer, but all too often they become a time of stress. Trying to buy presents for everyone on your list can drain your bank account and leave you feeling like Scrooge. Many people forget what the season is all about, but have no fear, we are [...]
Dec 4 2012
Years ago, when I was single, I had a great part-time gig as a travel correspondent for the Associated Press. The paycheck wasn’t anything to write home about, but the opportunity to see and do things I might not have otherwise experienced more than made up for it. Of all the things I discovered [...]