School is out for the summer and your children are home much more. While summer is fun for the first few days, things can get a little difficult after that. “I’m bored!” becomes the constant refrain. If you want to keep your kids occupied during the vacation months, consider these 10 summer activities for kids. Learning:… Continue Reading
Category Archives: At Home
Where Has Your Time Gone? Keep a Time-Use Diary
Many of us are absolutely certain that there just aren’t enough hours in the day. There are days that I get to the end of the day, and I wonder what happened, and where the time has gone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics regularly releases the results of the American Time Use Survey, and that can… Continue Reading
New to DIY Repairs? Try This Before Calling the Repair Guy
Repairs are a large and often hidden expense. Because they’re unpredictable as to both timing and cost, they don’t fit neatly into most household budgets. Some can be small, only $50 or $100, but others can run well into the thousands. You can set up an emergency fund to deal with repair costs—that’s the usual… Continue Reading
Why Do We Celebrate Birthdays?
July is a big month for my family. Both my parents, my grandma, my brother, and various cousins all have July birthdays. For my family, July is the biggest birthday month. We all feel that urge to mark the passing of time (even if it depresses us), and the birthday is the way many of… Continue Reading
5 Tips for Holding a Great Barbecue
For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer grilling season. At my house, we love to barbecue; we often have people over for holidays. Sometimes, the whole situation devolves into a mess. However, when we take the time to plan it out, it’s a little more fun. As you get ready for… Continue Reading
The Importance of Negotiating the Perfect Relocation Package
Part of dedicating your time and energy to a particular company means you may face the need to move to a new location when business expands. Even with your company’s help, moving is an expensive proposition. To protect your income and savings, you’ll want to negotiate a relocation package with your company. If your company… Continue Reading