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Back in December, I shared with you how we use 360 Savings from Capital One to help keep our financial house in order.   I’m back in January to tell you how Capital One is …

I’m not one for resolutions. Every year I’m tempted – the allure of the clean slate makes me want to rise anew as a better (smarter, richer, more organized, and yes, thinner) person. But I’ve …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Presents, parties, pantomimes. Tickets to the Nutcracker. Messiah singalongs. Party dresses. Warm coats. Toys for Tots and toys for your tots. Live Christmas Trees. Christmas Cards. This …

Christmas morning has always had a very specific progression in our household.  At some godawful early hour of the morning, the children wake up the parents (or, in my case, since my dad was always …

My father would have turned 69 last weekend.  Sixty nine doesn’t seem that old to me – my grandmother is ninety three and still going strong – but in January, it will be five years …

Temperamentally, I tend towards moderation.   I like to vary my menus, I rarely binge-watch TV shows, I don’t wear the same clothes, or the same shoes, every day.   There are a few things …

If there’s any day of the year when you should say it with flowers, it’s Valentine’s Day.  A dozen red roses is a little cliche (and a lot too overpriced) for my taste.  To help you break out of …