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Family Travel — Take Pictures, Build Memories and Laugh
I have decided that one goal I have in the next few months is to put a little humor into these blogs. I can get a little serious when talking about family issues but there should always be laughter at...
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Tell Your Story With Your Camera
The picture above is one I took in Perugia, Italy that captured for me the people of the town. This is how they live — old mixed with new. Seems like having a camera in your possession at all times...
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Blended Family Beginnings — The Series (Chapter 1)
As you may or may not know, I have been part of my blended family for over thirty years. When my husband and I met, he had a four year old daughter and I had a four year old daughter and a two year...
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Blended Family Beginnings — The Series (Chapter 2)
Divorce emotions are tricky. Beginning a blended family is hard. Meeting and building relationships with ex-spouses is always navigating rough water. There may be relief in not sharing your life...
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Blended Family Beginnings — The Series (Chapter 3)
I remember the morning that my husband and I gingerly approached the subject of what went wrong in our first marriages. We had been dating for a few months and had reached the first crossroad in...
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Blended Family Beginnings — The Series (Chapter 4)
We had been dating for about six months. I noticed that the relationship was becoming more tense and that my husband was beginning to call less often and seemed nervous and aloof when we were...
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Blended Family Beginnings –Chapter 5– Planning Our Future
Once I decided to pick him up at the airport, we began to realize that it was time to start planning our future. We did not know what that future was but we both realized that we were better together...
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Mom Guilt — Why It Appears In Every Generation
I was reading the article “What Would My Mom Do? (Drink Tab and Lock Us Outside)” and started to laugh out loud! My kids would tell you that one of their strongest memories of childhood was that I put...
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Define Your Space When Downsizing
I remember feeling so bad about calling a junk hauler while cleaning out my in-law’s garage after their deaths. We needed to downsize the stuff they left behind after living in their home for over 50...
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My Wise Mother Who Knew Me Best
My wise mother passed away last September but she is still with me every day. I must have known to save her letters and cards because I am finding them everywhere in my home. I keep opening drawers...
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What Are Your Financial Goals for 2016?
It is the beginning of April, 2016. The first quarter is gone. If you have not started setting some financial goals for the year, it is time to start! Start with your finances and then set the goals...
View Article5 Tips for Buying a Home
Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible.Get your finances in order.Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit...
View ArticleRelocating to the Big City
Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible.Research before you move. It’s important to...
View ArticlePreparing to Sell
Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.Repair....
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As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing...
View ArticleWatch Out For Hidden Homeowner Costs
Budgeting for buying a home can be difficult enough when you’re just weighing mortgage options and a purchase price. But there are many other factors that go into the cost of home ownership. Some of...
View ArticleYour Home Is You
What does your closet look like? Is it hard to find anything to wear? Is it too organized and you are afraid to touch anything? How about your kitchen? Do you just keep shoving things in front of the...
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