Many people use the New Year as a time to start over, and they resolve to break any number of unhealthy habits that they’ve accumulated over the years.  Annual chart toppers for most of us include losing weight, getting in better shape, or just being healthier overall.  While all of these are [...]

In these uncertain economic times many people are hesitant to buy a house.  Given the surplus of inventory on the market, however, it might not be a bad time to look around if you are “in the market” for a new home.  Be sure you do your homework, which includes contacting a real estate lawyer [...]

I recently sat down with a friend and colleague of mine, Dr Laura Camacho of the Mixonian Institute and she shared with me her insight on avoiding holiday craziness. Most of us over-commit and spend countless hours doing things [...]

Most brides would say that along with their fond memories (and of course husband!), the photographs of the wedding are their most prized possessions.  There are so many decisions to make for the big day, why not make picking your photographer a little easier?  There are plenty of memorable life [...]

A Greener Kind of Clean

Cleaning the house does not usually come in at #1 on most people’s list of things they want (key word here—want—not have) to do this weekend.  In fact, I would venture to say it doesn’t even make the top 10!  It is hard to find a chunk of time [...]

Food for Thought

Orchestrating a get together of more than a handful of people can be a monumental task requiring lots of planning, shopping trips to multiple stores, and days of food prep.  Not to mention the coordination required to make sure the house is clean, [...]

Design Dilemma?

To some people, the idea of redecorating the living room or remodeling their kitchen gets their creative juices flowing with the thousands of possibilities that the space could take on.  For the rest of us, these types of projects can be overwhelming because [...]

When Should I Delegate?

Ok, I hope by now you’ve realized the many advantages of delegating and have an idea of what tasks in general you could use help with.  Now it is time to put pen to paper and figure out when delegation makes the most sense for you.

To [...]

No Place Like Home

There is no doubt that caring for aging family members can take an emotional and mental toll on everyone involved. Most people feel more comfortable in their own homes, and when feasible, arranging for in-home care of the elderly is a wonderful option that [...]

In these uncertain economic times, it is more important than ever to have a good grasp on your financial future. Regardless of whether you are just out of school and starting your first job or well established on your career path, you should be thinking about retirement. I can just hear you mumbling [...]