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Let’s face it, the summer months are starting to take a toll on us both physically and mentally and August is a tough month.  We are trying to make the most of the warm temperatures, but the weather has not always cooperated. The children’s schedules have been in constant flux and summer camps sessions are starting to end. We are still trying to get in a last summer vacation or summer activity while we still can, but recreational hot spots are full of people and are busy.  It can often feel like...

Summer is in full swing and now that the days are longer, we are doing everything we can to soak in the sun.  We accomplish more in the mornings than we do in the darkness of winter, and we are up later to ensure we are maximizing the daylight. However, when we do stop to take a break from the activities we realize one important thing, we are tired.  We have spent so much time enjoying ourselves we often forget to rest. Now that we are in the peak of the season, we must re-evaluate our plans to ...

It is nice to wake up in the morning to sunshine.  Gone are the short and dark days of winter where it is only sunny when we are stuck at work.  We have time to get some sun before and after work and we must not take this for granite.  However, with this weather comes a lot of problems to work through.  Schools will be ending soon, it is vacation season at work, and there will be countless local outdoors events to attend.  These activities will be fun but will not be without stress.

Children

The days are getting longer, the temperature continues to rise, which signals the arrival of spring.  As you drive around your neighborhood and to and from work you will see green leaves on trees, perennials staring to make their return, and blooming flowers everywhere.  We are all spending more time outside and getting more sun.  There is only one problem, we still must go to work.  However, there are ways to bring the excitement of this new season to work with us.

Bring the Outdoors Inside

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We all want to live the high-end lifestyle like we see on social media.  Influencers promote designer fashion, expensive cars, jewelry, and exceptional home and office decor.  The image created by these people, who promoted a dream lifestyle, can cost much more than the average person or business can afford.  However, there is a way to obtain the high-end style on a budget.

 Ditch the Big Brand Names

The easiest way to pull off a look or design style on a budget is to ditch the big brand na...

As we enter March we have settled into our routines for the season and the year; however, we start to think about our next break.  We are entering spring break season, and most Americans schedule their vacations around the school schedule of their children.  This can sometime be difficult because schools do not take parents’ work schedules into consideration when they make their yearly calendar.  This can create some challenges, but these obstacles can be overcome, to ensure we and our entire fa...

February has arrived and with it comes the reality that normal life has returned.  The holiday season is over, and we have now had ample time to recover and reset.  We are back to normal work weeks, we must focus on our professional responsibilities, and we must put ourselves in position to have a strong 2024. 

Finances

Now that we have settled into 2024, we must finalize our financial obligations from the previous year.  Most notably we must pay our taxes.  W2s and other tax documents are ...

The start of the New Year brings with it the opportunity to reflect on the past and to set goals for the future.  Most media outlets, both social and traditional, talk a lot about New Years Resolutions and what changes we plan to make for 2024.  However, the idea of a New Year’s Resolution has become a meme in recent years.  Most people stick with their plans for a short time and then fall back into their old habits.  The best example of this is the crowds at the gym.  In January the place is pa...

The holiday season is in full swing as the year comes to an end.  Like every year, 2023 was full of excitement, drama, major world events, and personal accomplishment.  The time from Thanksgiving to Christmas is known as the season of joy and despite the challenges of last year it is the season in which we celebrate our family and loved ones.  We go shopping, we exchange gifts, we have family gatherings and meals, and we give presents.  We spread joy.  However, how we prepare for the holidays ha...