January is here, and we all have high hopes for this year—especially after 2020. But here’s the thing about a new year: It’s still the same you. When midnight came on New … more

One time, Mama Hogan looked at me and said, “Christopher”—she had my attention when she said my full name— “I don’t ever want you to be a ‘been’ … more

What a year it has been! I would wish everyone a happy new year but that’s what we said last year and look what happened. How about a “new and improved” year? One way to celebrate … more

Each one of us needs someone we can look up to, learn from, and lean on for support. You’re never too successful, or too old, to benefit from a mentor. In fact, the moment you stop learning … more

I love this time of year. The holidays are my absolute favorite, but not just because of the lights and food and family time. I also love that we have the opportunity to reflect on where we’ve … more

Courtesy of Jared & Amy Desrosiers of Seekonk. www.savvysavingcouple.net  Thank you R.M. Palmer for sponsoring this Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas post. All views expressed are that of … more

This time of year I always envy hibernating bears sleeping through winter, but especially this year. Wouldn’t it be great to be asleep for the next few months and then wake up in the spring to … more

We all had big dreams as little kids. Maybe your dream was to be an astronaut, a musician, or even a mermaid! But when you got a little older, and a little wiser, real life set in and you … more

Black Friday is coming! Everywhere you look there’s a good deal to be had. And this year, most people aren’t even going to the stores, but that won’t stop the sales from coming to … more

You’ve been there. You open up a holiday sale email, and the colorful images of trendy new items make you drool a little. You click into the store, ready to shop for Christmas gifts. … more