Books I finished in February February is a short month, and although I would like for it not to be the excuse I make for missing the mark on my monthly reading goal, it probably is. …

What you need to be productive working at home Before 2020, working from home was a novelty. Then everyone had to do it. Even as work spaces opened back up, there are many professionals who find it easier and more productive to get their work done at home. If you…

How better budgeting is working at the grocery store The first month of 2023 is now over, and my change in spending habits at the grocery store has made a difference, although I did find it difficult to get through the entire month without a few hiccups. Weekly Spending In this aspect…

A roundup of what I’ve read and what I’m planning to read I always set high reading goals for myself. There were a few years where I not only met but exceeded my goal, which is often 80 books. …

Buckling down to save more amid inflation Saving money in a conscious effort, whether you are stashing it in a savings account, investments, or simply trying to shave a few bucks off each purchase. In 2022, I failed miserably. I couldn’t get my budget wrapped around the ever-increasing inflation, particularly…

There are two distinct categories that this week’s movies fall into: laughably bad, and nearly getting to that coveted scare. Did I get scared this year? You’ll just have to check out this week’s titles and see. Werewolf Woman (1976) I’m not sure what everyone was thinking with this movie, but I know…

In my effort to build a tolerance to scary movies, I’m trying to add titles that may give me a bit more of a scare than the next. However, this week didn’t achieve that. There’s more Frankenstein in the mix, a documentary that was absolutely fascinating, and a silent film. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) …

Week two is bringing more vampire and Frankenstein goodness. I decided to take a break on the super-creepy options I have this year and add a little R.L. Stine into the mix, so that I could really ramp it up next week. Let’s get to what I watched: Night Tide (1965) This is…