Category Archives: The Magic of Life

Paying tribute to this year’s shortest, but maybe most impactful month of the year I simply love February. Being in February means that we are about to ease out of winter, despite what Phil might say and that we celebrate one of my favorite holidays of the year, Valentine’s Day. This special day was celebratedContinue reading “This Fabulous February”

The Christmas decorations are being slowly packed away and we are all getting into the routine again after the holidays. Although the bustle and activities of the holidays are fun and I enjoy seeing friends and family and celebrating Christ’s birth, I really prefer the quiet gift of this winter month. The daylight is shortContinue reading “The Five Joys of January”

Two weeks ago, my husband and I returned from a wonderful fall trip to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. This was the first time we had been to that part of the country, and we traveled through Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.  We journeyed with a small tour by design when we arranged our tourContinue reading “Travel and Change”

Although it is still August, here is Pennsylvania, there are signs of fall.  The air is cooler and our garden is transitioning from the vibrant colors of spring and summer to more earthy shades.  Another sign that change is here is that the neighborhood is quieter and some social posts from friends have indicated thatContinue reading ”    College for Parents”

 In previous blogs, I have mentioned ideas for saving in small ways. Now, let’s look at the bigger economic picture in terms of your money management, long term financial planning, and estate planning.  As a former teacher, I always reminded my students that “sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know.”  With this mindset, IContinue reading “ Making a List and Checking It Twice“

In my last blog post, I mentioned that there were some apps for your phone that could make you more mindful about saving money.   Since your phone is your constant companion, it makes sense that it could have some tools that help you see where the money is going, in real time. Of course youContinue reading “5 Types of Apps to Help You Control Your Budget”

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We are well into the first month of our new year. Hopefully, by now, your Christmas decorations are put away, although I do leave up a few, including a winter tree, which is a new addition from last year. The idea was used by several of my local friends to continue the holiday lighting traditionContinue reading “Of Calendars and Trees”