Have you ever stuck with a routine simply because it seemed easier to keep operating the same way—even when you knew change could make you happier? We asked our Customer Bloggers to tell us about how they’ve upended the status …
Is there a single event that turned retirement from a far-off to-do into a real, stark reality? We asked our Customer Bloggers to weigh in. Here’s what Susan, a 34 year old mom & freelance writer, had to say. My …
Depending on the environment I’m in, I can be a fierce bargain hunter or a sloppy spender. When I’m cruising the aisles at my local grocery store, I fastidiously compare prices between the big-name brands and store varieties, as well …
I try to be generous with the people I care about all year long—sometimes with gifts, but more often with thoughtful cards, quality time and affection. So when “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” approaches, I sort of bristle …
This is Susan’s 4th post in our Customer Blogger series. Read her previous post here. Now that we’ve moved into our new home and (sort of) unpacked, it’s time. Time to create the dreaded, but necessary, household budget. I committed …
This is Susan’s 3rd post in our Customer Blogger series. Read her previous post here. Moving makes you realize just how much stuff you have. Especially if you have way too much of it. After paying for hundreds of cardboard …
This is Susan’s second post in our Customer Blogger series. Read her first post here. Bio: I’m a 30-something wife and mom of two young children, living in the town where I grew up (Cincinnati). Last year, I left the …
This year, I want things to be different. I need them to be. My husband & I have two young children to support, and I recently started my own business. Oh, and we’re planning to buy a bigger house. That means adjusting our regular expenses to handle a bigger mortgage payment and dealing with all the unexpected purchases that come with owning a new (to us) home.
