Buying reputable life insurance as much as is affordable for you is critical, to leave something behind for your family when you die. The help offered by good insurance comes in very useful when you are not there to take care of your loved ones; therefore, it’s time to stop putting off buying ...

I get calls from people who need basic liability and I understand the need. Many people’s budgets do not include room for additional insurance. It is important to understand what the minimum coverage is, though.  Regardless of what state you live in, if you drive an automobile, you are almo...

Homeowner’s insurance coverage that the average consumer buys is widely misunderstood. The policy benefits and features are typically quite comprehensive. Many people wrongly assume that it covers wear and tear damages that are actually home maintenance issues.  Those kinds of home maintena...

I recently wrote an article about my on-going struggle with heel pain cause by tiny tears in the connective tissue stretching from the heel to toes. The condition known as Plantat Fasciitis is a very painful over use injury. You can see the article at: http://www.countrysmart.net/heel-pain-a-person...

After living in San Antonio several years ago, it is interesting to return as a tourist. San Antonio is a unique city with International Culture, Arts, Tourist Traps, Amusement Parks, Music, Nightlife, Historical Neighborhoods, Architecture, Sports, Nature and more. It would take a book to real...

When we down-sized our living area, we had to think carefully about all of our choices in every room of our house. The kitchen was no exception. We could buy a stove with cook top and oven. But, that does use lower cabinet space and we do not bake large turkeys or huge roasts. We are a couple wi...

I started having a little pain in my left heel several months ago, It did not last and it wasn’t too bad. I kept on walking my treadmill daily, went on vacation to Disney – more walking. When we got back home, I had trouble getting back into my routine, with exercise. I got an [...]...

In order to lose weight and keep it off, research shows you must exercise. I don’t care what pill you swallow or even what surgery you undertake, you have to exercise. I have been battling my weight ALL my life. When I exercise regularly, I lose weight. Even if you don’t need to lose w...

If I let myself, I can travel back in time to my early childhood and hear a familiar refrain, “Fatty-Fatty, two by four, can’t fit through the bathroom door…” A little ditty sung just to me, that gets even more nasty before it is sung through. I was an obese child and bull...

It’s a perfect FAMILY photo you want in front of Cinderella’s Castle, right? So, don’t ask the stranger to snap a picture with your $400 SLR? I can think of a couple of problems with that idea. Walt Disney World PhotoPass, if you’ve never used it, is a convenient service, which allows yo...

With a little planning, mealtime can seem effortless! The Crock-Pot® slow cooker brings modern style and convenience to your kitchen with its touchscreen, seamless polished stainless steel exterior and silicone-wrapped handles. Love it! So, my old standard slow cooker that I got as a wedding presen...

In-Laws! I can hear a collective groan… And in some cases, all of the air was sucked out of the room. But, in-laws do not have to be a major problem in your marriage. Follow a few common sense guidelines and you can live in peace with your in-laws. No one ever said it was [...]...

What and where you eat at Walt Disney World is an important part of your total experience. If you’re not careful it could eat up your budget. Dining at Disney can be very costly, but with planning and preparation you can save money and even eat reasonably healthy. If you’re new to Walt Disney Wo...

With dates for Walt Disney World’s Free Dining Plan Promotion recently announced for Fall 2012, now is a great time to read an overview and review of the Disney Dining Plan to determine if this promotion is worth it for you. If you are new to Disney Parks you may not be aware that you [...]...