Etta James: Our Canine Member of the Family

We have always been a dog family.  Over the years, there has always been a rescued lab of some sort in our family.  Now that we are empty nesters, we decided we still wanted a lab in our home, but decided an older dog, rather than a puppy, was the right choice for us.  Our latest family addition is named Etta James, and we couldn’t be happier.

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Wednesday Weekly 3's: How to Enjoy Those Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer

August is the hottest and sometimes the longest days of summer indulgences. Happy days swimming, day trips to the beach to take in the warm water and gentle waves. Children may be antsy to fall into a routine vs day trips and family picnics. Included below are some easy tricks to make the end of summer easy and memorable.

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Wednesday Weekly 3: Spring Clean or Pre-Holiday Clean

The winter holidays have come and gone and we are well into the new year.  March marks the arrival of spring, though the weather doesn’t always cooperate! I know we haven’t all kept the old-school spring cleaning in our home repertoires, but I know when the warm breezes arrive and scents of spring are in the air, I am compelled to get things cleaner than usual.

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How to Organize for Tax Time

If you are not organized for preparing your 2017 taxes, well, you are not alone. Is anyone ever really ready to file their taxes?  Even though it happens at the same time every year, tax time still sneaks up on me. The good news is, that with a few simple supplies, the first few weeks of April don’t have to be such a scramble.  

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