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How to Identify CoinsNovember 7, 2021/0 Comments -
Bringing Financial Awareness to Young StudentsSeptember 15, 2021/ -
Reading my Book with my Granddaughters!May 15, 2020/ -
Let’s Go For Ice Cream!May 14, 2020/ -
Wishing all Mother’s a Wonderful Day!May 7, 2020/ -
Reading my first Children’s Book with my granddaughter Charlotte!November 20, 2019/ -
My book is currently featured on AmericanBookFest.comOctober 30, 2019/
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Do you have a Dream of Writing a Children’s Book?October 29, 2019/
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Pile Up Pillows to Cozy Up Your HomeOctober 28, 2019/ -
Cozy Up Your HomeOctober 25, 2019/ -
Decorate with FloralsJune 25, 2019/ -
The Adventures of Ruth E. the Butterfly & MeMay 13, 2019/ -
Four Tax Deductions that Disappeared in 2018March 19, 2019/
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How to Paint Kitchen CabinetsMarch 18, 2019/ -
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Simple and LuxuriousAugust 17, 2018/ -
Love this look by Marlene!August 17, 2018/ -
Home Decor – LuxuriousJuly 24, 2018/ -
Saving for Education: 529 PlansJune 11, 2018/ -
Ring Home Security SystemJune 6, 2018/
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Here’s how to make your Retirement a RealityJune 6, 2018/ -
What do Butterflies mean to you?May 31, 2018/ -
Father’s Day Gift IdeasMay 30, 2018/
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Spring Flowers are Planted!May 25, 2018/ -
Poppy’s GardenMay 18, 2018/ -
Preparing for RetirementMay 18, 2018/
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Celebrating Father’s Day!May 17, 2018/
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Home Decor Ideas Just for You!May 17, 2018/ -
My Fitbit is my Motivation!May 3, 2018/
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Are you Building a Financial Plan for Your Future?April 23, 2018/
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Simple DIY Projects!April 23, 2018/ -
Is it possible to Keep Life Simple?April 23, 2018/
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How Active do I need to be?April 23, 2018/ -
“Kona” the Big Island of HawaiiApril 19, 2018/
How to Identify Coins
Let’s teach young kids how to identify coins. Let’s teach young kids how to identify coins. Introducing coins to young children is a start to learning the concept of money.…
Bringing Financial Awareness to Young Students
You are in the right place if you want to help students become financially aware! Why is it important to teach young students to be Financially Aware? Having worked in…
Reading my Book with my Granddaughters!
Reading with your grandchildren is a simple but meaningful way to create lasting memories while helping them learn important life lessons. Sharing a book allows you to connect, spark conversations,…
Let’s Go For Ice Cream!
Having a Fun Day! Ice cream is perfect to put a smile on your face. Either on vacation or home in your space. It’s more than just food, in some…
Wishing all Mother’s a Wonderful Day!
“To the world, you are a mother, but to your family, you are the world.” —Unknown Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, and mother figures who give…
Reading my first Children’s Book with my granddaughter Charlotte!
My granddaughter Charlotte and I read my book to her pre-school classroom at Creative Kids Academy! She was so happy and excited! For me this experience is priceless! View Book…
My book is currently featured on AmericanBookFest.com
The Adventures of Ruth E. the Butterfly & Me: Ruth E. the Butterfly Visits Grampa’s Garden by Sandra Soos: Ruth E. the Butterfly is a beautiful fictional character with a…
Do you have a Dream of Writing a Children’s Book?
Do you have a dream of writing a book? Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unexpected places. I was inspired to write this book because of a dream…
Pile Up Pillows to Cozy Up Your Home
Paired with a warm blanket, pillows become snuggle buddies during on-the-sofa homework help or bill paying. Look for pillows with a lot of texture.Then pile them on the sofa and think about investing in…
Cozy Up Your Home
Add a Throw Blanket Nubby knits are an ideal companion for chilly nights at home with a movie. Plus, they temporarily add seasonal pattern and color to your home. With the chill of autumn…
Decorate with Florals
Decorate without spending a lot of time or money by making your own floral arrangements from fresh garden flowers. If your garden is short on blooms, just fill in with a simple grocery…
The Adventures of Ruth E. the Butterfly & Me
OMGosh! I did it! I finished my first Children’s PictureBook! As some of you know, I had a dream that I wrotea Children’s Book. In my dream, I saw the cover page,…
Four Tax Deductions that Disappeared in 2018
Tax reform eliminated a number of deductions that many taxpayers counted on to reduce their taxable income. Here are four that could affect you. 1. Personal Exemptions Personal exemptions enabled…
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
This budget-friendly home improvement will freshen up your space. By Krissy Brady Contributing Writer Can’t swing a renovation? If your outdated kitchen cabinets are cramping your style but you’re not ready for an expensive remodel, painting them…
Here’s Why Spending Time with Friends Is Really Good for Your Health
Several studies say getting together with your girlfriends does wonders for your overall well-being. By Southern Living Clear your schedule and pack your bags, because you’re going on a girls’ trip. If your…
Simple and Luxurious
A luxurious living room is more than just a beautiful space—it’s a reflection of comfort, elegance, and thoughtful design. With plush seating, soft textures, warm lighting, and carefully chosen details,…
Love this look by Marlene!
Wrought iron wall hangings can add timeless charm and character to any room. Their elegant designs bring warmth, texture, and a touch of sophistication to the space while creating a…
Home Decor – Luxurious
Home Decor tips, ideas and inspiration when designing and furnishing your home- Luxurious Home Decor
Saving for Education: 529 Plans
Saving for Education: 529 Plans Many parents are looking for ways to save for their child’s education and a 529 Plan is an excellent way to do so. Even better,…
Ring Home Security System
Ring Home Security System. Thinking about purchasing a home security system? After seeing many commercials on “Ring” last year, I said to my husband, I think we should get “Ring”…
Here’s how to make your Retirement a Reality
Here’s how to make your retirement a reality More and more workers are feeling left out of the American retirement dream. So, what do retirees know that the rest of…
What do Butterflies mean to you?
Are Butterflies a sign of good luck? What is the spiritual meaning of seeing Butterflies? This is a picture of my granddaughter playing by the pool when an unexpected Butterfly…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Fitbit # 1 Dad Men’s T-shirt Mens shorts Tumbler Cooler Stainless Steel Mug Deep Freeze Cooler Flashlight Binoculars Echo Running Shoe
Spring Flowers are Planted!
Plant your Flowers! Wait until the temperature is around 50-55 degrees before planting. Arrange your plants in a pattern, space them out and place each plant into the individual holes you prepared. Use your…
Poppy’s Garden
May is the time we Plant our Garden! Once May comes around, my husband and I visit the local nursery for vegetables and flowers. My husband cleared out an area…
Preparing for Retirement
Are you planning to Retire soon? Are you prepared? Do you want to stay in your current home? Does downsizing make sense? There are different options to consider when you…
Celebrating Father’s Day!
June 17 is Father’s Day! Americans celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of every June. This holiday celebrates fathers and fatherhood in general, including father figures such as guardians…
Home Decor Ideas Just for You!
Home decor ideas that you may like. Indoor and Outdoor DIY Projects you may like! .
My Fitbit is my Motivation!
A friend of mine told me about Fitbit! Fitbit keeps track of your steps, heart rate, sleep quality and measures your exercise routine. So, I purchased one and I love…
Are you Building a Financial Plan for Your Future?
Are you Building a Financial Plan for your Future? No, I am not a financial advisor but I did work in the financial industry for over twelve years and I…
Simple DIY Projects!
Home decor is one of my favorite topics. Viewing multiple magazines and Pinterest’s pins inspires me to come up with my own ideas and together with my husband’s help we…
Is it possible to Keep Life Simple?
Is it possible to keep Life Simple? Family life is different for everyone. Expectations are different for everyone and that’s OK. For me it’s about being there for my family…
How Active do I need to be?
How Active Do I Need to be? This is a question we sometimes ask ourselves because we know physical activities has many health benefits. It is said that some diseases…
“Kona” the Big Island of Hawaii
In 2016 my husband and I vacationed in Kailua Kona or “Kona” as referred to by locals on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kona lies on the leeward side of…























