I have always LOVED the Holidays. I am one of those closet Christmas freaks who turns on the Carols in November, relishes the Holiday decorations at the mall and smiles my way through the Santa Claus parade. However, one thing I tend to dread is Holiday shopping. The crowds, the pressure and the … [Read more...]
And So They Grow.
My kids are 9 1/2 and 13. It suddenly struck me the other day that neither of them qualify as "little" anymore. They are "big kids" now. I am now, solidly, the mother of a tween and a teen. My son is headed off to High School next year (gulp). Crazy. I have definitely entered a new phase of … [Read more...]
Cashing In.
I am a rewards collector. For years I resisted but once I started I dove right in. The problem is that I hardly ever redeem my points because it just doesn't seem worthwhile. I still have to pay taxes and fees on flights, the big ticket items are out of reach and the smaller things, although … [Read more...]