Those of you who know me understand that I'm afraid of animals. The fear I have for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals is illogical, difficult to understand, and downright ridiculous. But, aren't most fears? When I married Troy Pattee 15 years ago, he only had one requirement: that I…
I’ve teamed up with Consumer Reports to share about retirement planning and am proud to be one of their paid brand ambassadors; my personal opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Consumer Reports. Think retirement planning is for the elderly? Think again! Preparing as early as possible for your financial…
Clean Carpet: 5 Ways to Keep Yours Looking GreatFew things will affect the look, feel, and value of your home as much as carpeting. Clean carpet makes a home feel comfortable and welcoming, while dirty carpet can do just the opposite. As a former owner of a top-rated carpet cleaning company, I have experienced both ends of the…
Father’s Day Idea: Sonos is Music to My EarsHave you ever discovered a new product that, after using it, you wonder how you ever managed to live without it? That was my reaction to the Sonos Wireless HiFi System. And there is more than one reason to love it. For starters, it not only plays music,…
3 April Fool’s Day Pranks for BeginnersAs a serial prankster you might think that April Fool's Day would be my favorite day of the year, but you’d be wrong. I can (and usually do) pull practical jokes every other day of the year, so on April 1st, I sit back and let everyone else have their…
