Family Friendly Fall Fun in Albany

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With the cooler weather finally on the horizon, it’s time to start planning for Fall outings and activities. Albany and the greater surrounding area offers so much to do! For instance, there are numerous festivals going on in the month of September, and there are plenty of ongoing activities as well. Plus, one of the main attractions of the season, the changing leaves, are just starting to appear. Going well until the end of October, leaf peeping is a popular activity here in the Capital Region and in all of the Northeast. Take a look at this list of places for family friendly fall fun in and around Albany. And who knows, maybe we’ll see you in one of the local apple orchards or a…

A Beginner’s Guide to Basic Cat Care for The New Cat Owner

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Do you have any pets at home? Growing up, we always had dogs and I am very much a dog person. I’ve always felt that dogs truly are man’s best friend for so many reasons. And one of these years, I hope that we can get a dog again. That’s not to say that I don’t like cats, I do. But, because both my mother and I have mild allergies to cat hair, we never had a cat. That all changed six years ago when my ex-husband and I decided that we wanted to adopt a cat. At the time, it was agreed, that the cat would be mostly his responsibility since he wanted the cat more than I did. Little did I know that…

Natural Dental Care

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As we continue to take steps towards a healthier life and natural living, today we discuss natural dental care. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturalGoodness #CollectiveBias People begin to learn about dental health from a very young age, often when we lose our first tooth. But in spite of such early awareness, many people fail to maintain good dental health through their adult life. Good dental health comprises brushing and flossing your teeth every day, and regular visits to a dentist or dental hygienist as well. But, did you know that it doesn’t take harsh chemicals to keep your teeth and gums healthy? This has been a struggle for our family as we…

Overcoming a Fear of Failure

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In life in general, and as a blogger, there are many things that I’ve had to overcome. One of those things is a fear of failure. Whether it’s just a small nagging doubt in the back of my mind, or something bigger- failure is just one of those things that you need to face. Even in those moments were it seems that failure is inevitable, facing that fear is a huge step. And sometimes, failure is okay. It just means that you have to change your strategy. Failure is a part of life, but it’s how you handle it that ultimately matters. [Tweet “Help overcome your fear fo failure with this free printable motivational quote!”] How do you overcome a fear of failure? Having a…

Toilet Paper Roll Pirate Craft

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Yo ho, me harties! International Talk Like a Pirate Day be coming up on September 19th. It’s one of the few days of the year that I can overlook grammar and spelling in the name of talking like a pirate. I blame this partially on a lifelong love of the ride, Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland… only to be fueled further when one of my favorite actors took on the iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow. But I digress. I’ve teamed up with a fabulous group of bloggers to aid you in your swashbuckling adventures and to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day in whatever way you see fit. Squeaker and I made a colorful toilet paper roll pirate captain and his (or her)…

11 Tips for How To Divorce Proof Your Personal Finances

11 Tips for How To Divorce Proof Your Personal Finances

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Divorce is an unfortunate part of life. For whatever reason or another, it just doesn’t work out. Ultimately, you’ve both done what you can but it’s for the best to just move on. Divorce also affects numerous parts of your life. From your social life, to your personal life, and to your financial life. If you’re not careful, divorce could very negatively affect your financial life. Today, I want to share some tips on how to divorce proof your finances so you don’t end up in a financial mess. Many things may seem uncertain when you’re facing a divorce and this may even include your financial future. You have to make sure that you are protecting your financial security for later. 11 Tips for How…