READING IS FUN…damental!

March 2 is the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. But I’m a big fan of reading, so I think that we should make it a priority every day, not just one day a year. Are you a big fan of reading? Are your kids? If you’ve had trouble getting your kids excited about […]

Make A Date Without Breaking The Bank

It’s the month of love. With Valentine’s Day smack dab in the middle of the month, it seems like everywhere you look there are tips, suggestions and advertisements on the best ways to say, “I LOVE YOU.” While most of these articles and ads would have you believe that the best way to say those […]

How To Heat Thing Up This January

BRRRR! It’s cold outside! When temperatures get this low, it seems like there’s little we can do to keep warm, so I put together a few tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years to help you keep toasty warm this winter. Dress Appropriately – Wear socks and slippers to keep your feet warm even […]

Santa’s Secret To A Stress-Free Holiday

Stress is the worst! Especially around the holidays. Here are some tips to keep the joy alive during this special time of year. Be Realistic Often, we tend to overcommit ourselves during the hustle and bustle surrounding the holidays. But it’s important to be realistic about your commitments. Learn to say no. It’s all right […]

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

This time of year there seems to be one holiday get together after another. It’s wonderful to spend time with friends and family, but sometimes it’s difficult to come up with a new dish to share at each of the potlucks and celebrations. That’s why I’ve put together a few of my favorite recipes to […]

Celebrating the Joyful May Day TraditionJack-O-All-Trades!

Happy Halloween—well, almost! It seems like we can’t get enough of this harvest holiday. One of my favorite parts about Halloween is choosing a carving the perfect pumpkin for the big night. Here are my tips to make the most of this Halloween tradition. 1. Choose A Design Lots of people choose to start by first […]

Safe and Sound This September

September is National Baby Safety Month, and as your only dealer For The People®, the safety of the little ones riding home in Nicer, Newer® cars from my store is one of my top priorities. Here are a few recommendations and tips to keep your precious child safe both in the car and out. In the […]

Saved By The Bell

Getting your kids ready to go back to school means more than just picking up new clothes and school supplies. Many families find getting back into the school-year routine challenging and exhausting. So I put together a quick checklist that can make the first days back in the saddle a piece of cake. Getting back […]

Hit the Mother Lode

It’s May and along with the beginning of Spring and the sprouting of flowers, we’re celebrating the most special women in our lives—moms. Whether you’re doting on the mother of your children or your own mom, Mother’s Day is a special time to celebrate all that our moms do for us. However, celebrating the moms […]

Stress Less

As April is National Stress Awareness Month, I thought it would be a good idea for me to look into ways to reduce my own level of stress. I found some interesting things as I researched this topic, and I wanted to share them with you. Stress is a major part of our lives. Who’s […]

Time To Dust Yourself Off

I love the promises of March. Spring is right around the corner and with it warmer weather and more time to spend outside with our families doing all of the things that we enjoy. One thing I DON’T ENJOY about March, however, is the onset of spring cleaning. It seems as if everywhere I turn […]

Can’t Buy Me Love

Love is in the air. That’s right, February and Valentine’s Day are back, and with their return, the shelves of every store grow peppered with red and pink heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, bouquets of flowers, and a bevy of greeting cards. But why is it that each Valentine’s Day brings this onslaught of love paraphernalia? […]

Turn Your Pennies Into Dollars

In my line of work, I meet people every day who are in the process of or are trying to save up for the next big purchase in their life. Moreover, since it’s the beginning of the year, many people are making New Year’s resolutions to work harder to save for the future or to […]

‘Tis the Season to Party!

The holidays are here! And let me tell you this is my favorite time of year! I love the holidays because it means lots of opportunities to spend time with friends and family. After all, what would the holidays be without great holiday parties and social gatherings? Over the years, I’ve discovered that nothing makes […]

Newvember Resolution

Many people find the holidays stressful. The days are chock-o-block with social gatherings, shopping, travel, and family. All of these things are wonderful, but admittedly we can all get a little worn down over the next few months. But I’ve found a great, natural stress reliever, and I am going to share it with you—EXERCISE. […]

Books: Uniquely Portable Magic

As kids gear up to go back to school, I suddenly realize how long it has been since I truly spent some good ol’ fashioned time with a book in my hands. I used to love reading. Don’t get me wrong. I still read. I read all the time—status updates, tweets, the newspaper, emails, memorandum. […]

Weather wise or Otherwise?

Summer is finally here! And just in time. I can’t wait to get outside! I was starting to get cabin fever! Whether escaping to the beach for a weeklong vacation or just hitting the backyard for a barbecue, July is the perfect month to spend time with friends and family in the great outdoors. While […]

Lessons from The Beatles

This year, The Beatles seem to be everywhere I look–magazine covers, TV specials, and even blog posts. This resurgence of The Fab Four’s omnipresence is probably because January marked the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles’ American invasion, but what most people don’t know is that June actually marks the release anniversaries of several of their […]

Relish Today. Ketchup Tomorrow.

Hey everyone! Summer is finally here! Am I the only one excited? Not only is May our first taste of summer, but it’s also National Barbecue Month, so I’m bustin’ out my tongs and heatin’ up the grill. However, a barbecue can sometimes end up being more stressful than it is fun, at least for […]

Spring-Cleaning with a Vengeance!

Hey everybody! Can you feel that? Yes, it’s April! You know what that means? Spring is finally here! Hip, hip hooray! But while I’m so excited to welcome back warmer weather and longer afternoons, the dusty promise of spring-cleaning looms in front of me. This year, however, I’m taking a new stance on spring-cleaning! It’s […]