If you know me, then you know I don’t like paying full (even sale) price for anything. Winter sports gear is no exception. Why would I pay hundreds of dollars for an outfit I’m going to wear a few times during the season? With the kids, I know whatever I buy this year won’t fit...
Every year, around this time, I think, “Next year I’m going to work on being a better wife, I’m going to call my parents more often, I’m going to get in shape, I’m going to start writing that book, and…” the list goes on. In my experience, thinking of New Year’s resolutions hasn’t been that...
Christmas lights, ornaments, tinsel, cookie jars, and wrapping paper. So much stuff is needed to decorate for the holidays. Where do we store all of this stuff the rest of the year? Storage bins are near and dear to my heart because they keep all of my treasures safe and accessible year after year. I...
We Believe in the Power of Work The holidays are a busy time of year for Goodwill Industries of San Diego County (GISD). We are blessed to have such a generous community that shares our passion for getting people jobs. Our great partnership provided over 1400 jobs right here at GISD. In 2015, we have...
You might think the holidays are a tough time to be in the job market. I was searching for a job during this time and I never thought I would be successful. Everyone is so busy with preparation for the holidays and year-end accounting, I couldn’t imagine any organization wanting to go through interviews at...
Dressing for the holidays can be a real challenge, especially if you are like me. I can NEVER find anything to wear in my closet but that is a story for another time. I think there are some key things that can help make dressing for a holiday party fun. Keep it simple. There is...
My dad was a mail carrier (and WWII Vet!), and my mom stayed home and raised 6 kids, numerous types of livestock, and a garden. We didn’t have a lot and I spent much of my time focusing on what I didn’t have, and set my sights on attaining everything I wanted. One day I...
