Life In Pleasantville
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**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of EQ Bank. However, as always, all opinions are my own. I am at the stage of parenting, where I can actually see the finish line; a shimmering mirage in the distance. I’m a little out of breath, limping a little, but the promise of …
Ah yes, turning 50, that year when you realize you’re all grown up. It’s sometimes a shock, but I took it in stride and so should you. Now is the time to think of your grown-up future. What’s to look forward to? A great retirement. Some of you have planned your retirement for years; others …
Oh, holiday season, how we love you. We love the noise, the crowds, the children’s smiles, the shopping. We love it all, and it almost seems that for one short period every year we can spend without worry. Now is the time to be happy, to give happiness—which often involves spending—gift wrap, party, and celebrate …
“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. “ ~Bo Derek Tis the season to do a lot of things, and one of those things is to shop. Of course the goal for anyone hitting the stores this season is to shop for others and find them the best gift; something …
Stay calm. Breathe in, aaaand breathe out. You’ve likely been hearing through the media that the stock markets are falling. We are in crisis, recession, dark clouds etc., etc. According to the media, it’s the end of the world as we know it. Not so fast! Remember that this has happened before, most recently in …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for parents of school-aged children! But is it really? With the happiness of sending kids back to school comes the concern about the cost of it all. Each year the cost of clothing and school supplies goes up as schools put more and more of the cost back …
I went to get my hair highlighted last night and in trying to keep costs down and extend my highlights for as long as possible I asked only for partial highlights. I also did not get a cut as I decided to cheat on my hairdresser and go to the ‘cheap’ place for a trim …
