Hey there! Welcome to a new week, and to the next installment of my series on make the next year your best year yet. Even if you’ve never figured out how to stick to new year’s resolutions in the past, I’m hoping this series can help us all make better plans than we have before. In parts one and two,

Hi, everyone! Welcome to a new week, and another part of my series about planning your best year yet. In part one, I reflected on this year’s triumphs and joys, defeats and sorrows. I felt a little embarrassed to write down my defeats, because some of them were squarely in my control. In fact, a couple of you were surprised

Hey all! I intend to make next year the best year of my life so far, and I’m doing a five-part series about planning that out. Yes, I know it’s a little early for this. But think about it: Best Year Of My Life. The most fun and fulfilling year of my life so far (and I’ve had plenty of

Why am I posting today about frugal and thrifty romance? Well, I’ll tell you! Last week, Mr. Donovan got laid off after 13 years with the same company. Neither of us knew it was coming. It certainly wasn’t about performance: he’s a great copywriter, copy editor, and proofreader, besides being literally the nicest person anyone has ever met. I can’t say