Buying a house in the U.S. in 1953 would have cost you less than $20,000. If you take inflation into account, the actual cost is close to $174,000. If you are not a homeowner, this might seem like a lot. However, today’s prospective home buyers would be expected to spend $272,000 on average on a […]
Remodeling Your Kitchen, Some Ideas That Might Be Beneficial An entirely remodeled kitchen is a plan worth money, effort, and time. It is easy for you to escape being distracted when you ultimately know the steps, which go into the beginning. One of the first things is the kitchen that many house hunters notice as […]
If you’re thinking of travelling now that lockdown restrictions have been lifted, you need to ensure you’re as prepared as you can possibly be. Whether you’re travelling for work or you want to go on the holiday you booked pre-COVID, staying safe should be your number one priority. Although it can be overwhelming at first, […]
The great thing about having an SO that is a foodie is you don’t have to fall back on boring presents when a special occasion rolls around. In fact, instead of always resorting to aftershave and socks, there is a myriad of fantastic and sometimes weird food-related gifs to choose from. You can even find […]
I know, I know. I meant to document the entire quarantine from April through May. Because poker was shut down in Texas from mid March until the first part of May, we really didn’t feel the need to stick around, so we loaded up the car and drove the 1100 miles to Virginia, and settled […]
There is no secret that eating healthy is beneficial to our body and mind. It prevents obesity, helps with cardiovascular diseases, makes you fit, and mentally sharp. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, about 39% of US adults in the USA are considered obese. This is a staggering number! Many people think […]
As a parent, it’s only natural that you want your child to lead a happy, fruitful, prosperous and fulfilling life. With the world as it is today, it can be tough to prepare them in an effective way. Social media usage can lead to low self esteem, friendship groups may be detrimental to mental health, […]
Your financial situation can often leave you feeling vulnerable. Money does make the world go round and while you don’t always feel it makes you happy, it certainly makes life a little easier when your finances are in order. You don’t have to be a financial genius to work out your budget and highlight areas […]
Did you know that today is National Siblings Day? It is. I do not mention her here, or on my social media channels much, but I do have a younger sister. I don’t mention because she and her family have made the decision to live their lives OFFline (I know! How??) But, I figure if […]
Did you know that next Tuesday is National Beer Day? It is. In fact, every year on April 7th, you can celebrate National Beer Day, thanks to dear old Franklin Roosevelt, who made beer drinking legal on April 7th, 1933. This was a huge step in ending Prohibition, so it should definitely be celebrated! According […]
Are you one of those people who struggles to pack light? Always rushing around at the last minute trying to decide what to take out of your bulging suitcase? Taking more than you need means luggage fees, and a heavier load to carry. We have managed to ALWAYS pack in only a carry on, no […]
Everyone likes to save money where they can, it’s something that almost all of us aim to do. We’ll sit and look for the best deals before confirming anything just to save a few pounds. And for good reason! At times travelling can be expensive, but with the right methods in place you can easily […]