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Just think about it. The first thing we do in the morning is decide who we’re going to be that particular day...let’s start with wardrobe. Some of us shouldn’t be trusted picking our daily costumes, but that’s another blog about fashion police. Today, I am a sophisticated woman dressed from head to toe in Santa Fe peasant chic. My boss doesn’t like it when I show up to...

Hello, My daughters name is Dawn Casteen. And My granddaughters name is, Taylor Casteen, and I they recently entered a contest for Family Circle Magazine. The winner will receive a trip to NY for a makeover and a photo shoot for the magazine cover. They will also receive a totally new wardrobe for Mother and Daughter. I am e-mailing you and asking you to take 30 seconds and vote for them for this...

I hate to admit it, but I know very few of my neighbors. Despite the fact that we live in a great neighborhood with a small-town feel, my husband and I haven't gotten to know too many of our neighbors during the five years that we've lived here. Sure, we know the names of some of them and we've even exchanged keys with our immediate next-door neighbors, but that's about it. I guess it's a sign...

Dear Sir: How's it hangin'? I know you're mighty busy, so I'll be brief. I've been damn good this past year, sir. I'm helping take care of my ancient mother too. I even live with her in her house, and I want major points for this because care-giving for the ancient ones ain't for pansies. Anyway, let’s get straight to it. Here's what I want for...

Managing stressful moods attached to money By Dwight Bain When you are one paycheck away from financial disaster it doesn’t take much to trip and fall over into the abyss of despair. News of foreclosures, downsizing and soaring bankruptcy levels only make it worse for terrified and stressed out families who often feel stuck in what I call “Survival Mode”. When a family feels stuck in...