This past weekend we did something we've never had done before - we had a house cleaning service come! What made us decide to let some strangers come into our home to scrub our toilets and such? I'll tell you... We've always taken care of the home ourselves. For most of the time, that meant cleaning an apartment. Back in July we bought our first home. For the Summer we … [Read more...] about Is a House Cleaning Service Worth It?
Baseball Team Confusion and Links
The baseball season has begun! Me, I'm a Mets fan. That means, for now, my son is a Mets fan. Cool, right? Problem is, I might be taking him to his first baseball game. Where? Yankee Stadium! Honestly, I don't hate on the Yanks, they are a good team and being a Mets fan is going to be hard this year. Still, I wish I could be taking him to CitiField for his first game. … [Read more...] about Baseball Team Confusion and Links
Should Your Child Learn A Second Language?
Do you want your child to be bilingual? It's something more and more parents are thinking about these days. Let's examine some common questions parents have when considering this idea. What are the benefits of learning a second language at an early age? Can it be damaging to my child's development in his or her native language? Any long-term problems caused by a child's … [Read more...] about Should Your Child Learn A Second Language?
New Car or Used Car for a Teen Driver?
Buying a car can be one of life’s greatest pleasures, but buying your teenage son or daughter their first car can be…gut-wrenching! It’s tough enough to realize that your little boy or girl isn’t so little anymore. Or that they’ll be on the road driving--alone--with the same lunatics you’re on the road with everyday on the way to work. But then there are the costs of adding … [Read more...] about New Car or Used Car for a Teen Driver?
Credit Card Perks – Take Advantage of What You Have
If you're a responsible credit card user (you pay it off monthly), then you can some significant savings with your credit cards. Many people already know of some great reward cards that can help them get airline tickets, cash back, or points. They don't, however, know that they can get free services that can save some money on their next purchases. If you're on top of them, … [Read more...] about Credit Card Perks – Take Advantage of What You Have