When my husband and I got married 20 years ago-- EEK I cannot believe I am that old married lady married 20 years- but I digress...here I was a 25-year-old writer who was truly on the cusp of a career, and well I felt like my byline was something that was all mine. My name was uniquely me--and it honestly had nothing to do with this man I was about to marry. And after 20 years of marriage my … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About How to Protect Your Retirement
This is a sponsored post for Prudential. Like many women my age, I am years away from retiring but that does not mean I can or should avoid the topic. The term “ignorance is bliss” is definitely not all its cracked up to be- if as a result you are a senior citizen who is unprepared for retirement. I want to be ready when the time comes and learn as much about it as I can. I recently attended … [Read more...]
Tips to Help Women Protect Their Retirement
This is sponsored Content for SheSpeaks and Prudential smarturl.it/PruAnnuities all opinions are my own When it comes to financial issues, I have never been one to handle that chore in our household and family. Since my fifth grade math teacher put me on blast for getting a 40 on a math test (she hung a big sign on the door outside the classroom with all the students test scores) my confidence … [Read more...]
Cocktail Recipes That will add Sweetness to your Marriage
I am not much of a drinker- except when it comes to Prosecco and those sweet confection like drinks. I am gaga for sugar- and whether it's served up in the form of a cupcake or with a side of vodka- It's all delish to me. Which is why I am going to try my hand at mixing one or two of these Cocktail Recipes That will add Sweetness to your Marriage from Santa Margherita. Can't get out for a DATE … [Read more...]
Qualities a GREAT Spouse MUST Possess
I have many neuroses. Too many to jot down in this blog post- most unfounded but so steeped in guilt and so much a part of my character that I'd need years of out-patient behavior modification under the supervision of a trained professional to rid myself of them. And even then- after doing all that work- I still think I'd cling to many of my neuroses because wile I abhor them and how they … [Read more...]