Most people are likely to feel a little blue during the dark winter months, but I always start to feel down at the end of August. In North Carolina, it's been unbearably hot and muggy since the end of May, and we're still facing another 3 months of...

I've struggled with insomnia my whole life. Anyone who's ever had sleeping problems knows that without enough sleep, you're less productive and less happy. Recent studies have even shown that poor sleeping habits can increase your risk of obesity and...

One of the top complaints I hear about cash budgeting is that it's harder to track spending with cash. When you're swiping a debit card, it's easy for to track spending electronically. When you're spending cash, there's a little more work involved. I...

We're hitting the road today, and we'll be back home with family by sunset. :) I have some posts scheduled for next week, and I'll be checking my email and moderating comments regularly, so you shouldn't even notice I'm gone. But I will be spending...

After our harrowing experience in Washington D.C. last week, we're both a little nervous to get back on the road. But we're heading up north to see our families for the next week! Tony starts school again week after next, so this is our last chance...