As the United States continues to see high levels of relocation from state to state, places like Colorado have emerged as clear winners with substantially higher inbound moves than other states. The net increase in new residents is nothing new for the state, which has added 760,000 new residents over the past decade, but the pandemic helped propel Colorado into the fast lane. While moving to Colorado brings a host of benefits to middle-class families, all cross-country moves come with a price tag.  Located in the mid-range of America’s Rocky Mountains, the state offers amazing vista Continue reading...

I can't believe that it's already time to decorate for Christmas! Decorating for the holidays can be fun, but putting up decorations is sometimes a major source of stress during the holidays. But with the right mindset and by following some easy decorating tips, you can enjoy the joy of the season. Decorating our homes, buying presents and sending cards can bring us all closer together and make for a joyous occasion. There are plenty of beautiful holiday decorations that can created and put up easily in less than an hour and brighten up the whole house. Consider Sprigs, Shrubs & Continue reading...

Thanks to Long Rich for sponsoring this post. I am a big Amazon shopper and am always finding new favorite products. In this post, I'd thought I'd share some of my new favorite finds! Among my new faves are a soft and comfy plush throw, a dog bed for my pup, a cross-body bag, a monocular telescope, bluetooth headphones, and a set of silicone baking pans. Large and Comfy Dog Bed My Shih Tzu Mochi is my loyal companion. He sits by my side as I work in my office for my day job. I felt sorry for him since he often would sleep on the floor by my feet, so I decided to get a big fluffy Continue reading...

My family recently returned from a week-long stay on Keuka Lake in New York's Finger Lakes. Our waterfront cottage was located only a block or two south of Penn Yan, which was convenient for short trips into town for shopping or picking up groceries and takeout. Penn Yan is also a fairly short drive to towns like Hammondsport and Watkins Glen for day trips. We had a fun week of visiting local farms, shopping, and splashing and paddling in the lake. Beautiful Keuka Lake I love Keuka Lake. When I was a kid, my grandparents lived in Penn Yan a few blocks from the lake, and we used to stay a Continue reading...