Posts about Families (18)

You’ve heard the advice many times before, save for retirement. But have you started yet?

Think of the last meal you ate in a restaurant. Do you think the plate it was served on was larger or smaller than your dinner plate at home? Do you think portions served were bigger or smaller than what you normally serve at home?

While things seemed to be getting back to normal, the start of this school year may be another uncertain one. Many parents are wondering if their child's school will be open all year or if it will it be another year of quarantines and closures.

[As appeared on Star Tribune] Whether you grew up with a brother or sister, or maybe multiple siblings, those with whom you share parents (and sometimes a room with!) create a bond that is not usually easily broken. Sometimes you fight like cats and dogs, sometimes you are the best of friends.

Are you an impulse spender? It turns out you’re not the only one. Millions of Americans make unnecessary purchases every day. Each year, consumers spend an average of $5,400 on impulse buys. Evidently, frivolous spending adds up and can quickly bust your budget if you aren’t careful.

When life gets busy or stressful it is so easy to fall into the convenience and comfort of junk food even though we know it’s bad for us.

There are plenty of reasons to jump on the “Do It Yourself” (DIY) bandwagon this year. After spending a long time at home during the pandemic, you may be ready to update a bathroom vanity, add a backsplash in your kitchen, or put in a paver patio.

[As appeared on Boston Herald] Although some gyms have started to open back up, many of us are still working out at home. Home workouts can still be intense. If you have been doing the same routine for a while, it may be time to step it up. Functional exercises like squats, push-ups, and plank holds are always a great choice. For many, this is all you need; however, don't stop there if you are looking for ways to step up the intensity of your workouts.