Category Archives: Ready or Not

Christmas is over and a new year is coming.  You won’t be starting your New Year’s resolutions for a few more days and so you can make more goodies for your New Year’s celebration. (It has been scientifically proven by … Continue reading →

When I the weatherman forecasts that a winter storm is heading my way, I get my shopping done and run all of my errands.  Am I just a wimp and don’t like to brave the cold? Absolutely!  That, and I’m … Continue reading →

You know that it is going to be painful. It always is. I’m talking about the after-the-holidays, in-the-red, and credit cards gone-wild-and-out-of-control pain. Ouch! Ready or Not #236: Keeping Track of Finances gives you an easy to use spreadsheet so … Continue reading →

In Ready or Not #141, I share my mother’s English Toffee recipe.  It’s easy to make and is absolutely yummy.  You create wonderful family memories when you make it together (and eat it together) as a family. Enjoy!

It’s that time of year.  No, I’m not talking about the frantic shopping and wrapping. I am talking about the scheduling and the making of plans for next year.   You don’t have to plan out the entire year all at … Continue reading →

Don’t you just love gift cards?  I know I do.  It’s the perfect size, the perfect color, and nobody ever wants to re-gift them.  So when I received an e-mail cautioning me about buying gift cards this season, I was … Continue reading →

This is the season when you make a list, check it twice, and pay attention to children who are naughty or nice. Ready or Not #234: Spread the Cheer gives you lots of ideas of gifts that you can give … Continue reading →

Ready or Not #132: Hurricane Ike provides observations from a letter sent to a friend from people in Texas who experienced Hurricane Ike. In turn, my friend sent it to my e-mail and I wanted to share it with you … Continue reading →