There was a shocking story published online at NY MAG earlier this month. The story was about the way that the economy has affected the people of Greenwich, Connecticut. According to the story, this cute little suburb has seen an increase in the types of social problems that normally affect low-income areas. Unemployment and crime are running [...]

My sister is a great listener. She is the kind of person that you can call at any hour of the day or night because she’ll be there to hear whatever you have to say. She’ll ask all of the right questions, remain engaged and never judge what you say. It’s a great trait and [...]

Older workers who are out of a job right now are in a tough position. The job market is competitive. Most companies are seeking to hire younger workers. Older workers who want to get the job need to make sure that they’re up to date with their 21st century tools if they’re going to compete [...]

One of the things that I have learned as I’ve gotten older is that life is hard enough and none of us should be making it harder on ourselves. It’s sad how often people make life tougher on themselves.
We do this in both big ways and small ways. The biggest way that we tend to [...]

What are you going to do with your family this summer? It’s easy to get stuck in the same old routine but life is so much better when we shake things up.
Top ideas for interesting summer family activities include:

Travel. The summer vacation is always a great choice for families. You can all swim with dolphins [...]

Cat furniture has taken over my life.  As a designer for a local pet store, I have started to design a private label brand of furniture for animals specifically cats.  Cats just seem to have more choices when it comes to furniture, so the designs can more intricate. Because most cats tend to be smaller [...]

Arizona home security is something that a friend of mine does for a business.  It is a very innovative business in my opinion.  She has made a career of being a form of home security in Phoenix by being a house sitter.  She has high end clients that utilize her services all around the Phoenix [...]

When the Larson’s teenage daughter, Lacy, had friends over, they would always have to close the room with the home bars so the kids wouldn’t get to the alcohol. Casey and Trevor were strong opponents to having kids drinking in their home. It was never a good idea for kids to drink liquor. They could [...]

Let me tell you something I learned recently when I divorced.
There are some marriages where fault is not the issue.  No one cheated on anyone.  No blows or ill words were exchanged.  Both people have affection for one another and their kids are well cared for.
Despite all this, two people may seek to dissolve their [...]

Scented jar candles can be a terrific addition to a home. They add a feeling of warmth to the residence when they are lit. And they emit a candle scent that can evoke a variety of different moods which can make your home feel more the way that you want it to feel. But there [...]