Ding dong. The doorbell rang, and I darted to the front door to greet my best friend for a sleepover. “Check out my new clothes,” K screeched as she twirled in a circle. “My mom took me shopping this morning,” she said as she pointed at her off-the-shoulder Benetton sweater and acid-washed Guess jeans. “Then […]
Intentional Living the Key to Health, Wealth & Happiness
What is the greatest key to success? Ask a group of people and you’ll hear many different answers. Discipline, hard work, intelligence, persistence, confidence, race, ethnicity, privilege, and luck usually top the list. I hear this question time and again and I often ask myself the same thing. Did one characteristic lead to my success […]
Invisalign Cost: How to Find the Best Price for Invisalign
How Much Does Invisalign Cost? How much does Invisalign cost? Oddly enough there isn’t a one-size-fits-all price for Invisalign treatment. The cost of Invisalign depends on how many adjustments your teeth will need. Some patients need minor orthodontic work. Their teeth are relatively straight and their top and bottom teeth match up when they bite. […]
Homeschooling for the First Time
A month ago my husband and I withdrew our children from school for the 2020-2021 school year. In the midst of this pandemic we’ve decided to start homeschooling. My youngest will be a kindergartener this year. My oldest will be a third grader. Why did we choose to homeschool? In-person school wasn’t an option for […]
Can Money Buy Happiness? How to Measure Your Joy
Can money buy happiness? Psychologists have been investigating this question for decades. Are we happier when we earn and spend more? What do you think? I think we can let researchers continue to run their surveys and experiments. In the meantime, we can use a spreadsheet full of emoticons to decide for ourselves. Tracking our […]