There I was last week getting ready to do some research on our local library's site and what do I see before my very eyes but a LEGO contest being held! Better yet it is at our local library and had recently been announced. As a homeschool mom of twins, I am always on the look out for activities that I can incorporate into our lessons and what better than a LEGO project.

I called the kids down and told them there was a LEGO contest being held at the library and their minds…

Yesterday I was in here working and this came across my twitter - Sad when one month of rent costs less than refilling my prescriptions for a month. Each day now I am seeing where people are facing some hard decisions when it comes to healthcare.

There are people that have lost jobs six months to even two years ago and have not been able to secure a job. They've applied at fast food places, retail, you name it and they still haven't gotten a job. People are losing homes, cars…

Over the years, I have heard the stories from friends about people having spent their tax refund before it even arrives. Then once the money arrives, it is gone within a matter of days and they are right where they started still facing financial difficulty. In an effort to alleviate some of the financial strain you may have, let's create a financial game plan now before the tax return arrives.

1) What outstanding bills do you have? Were there specific bills…

Does this sound like someone you may know - whether it is you or a friend? Below is an example of a call I am getting on a weekly basis from moms and wives about health insurance.

Phone rings and I answer:  Hello this is Dr. Taffy

Caller:  Dr. Taffy,  my husband is employed at XYZ company and he has insurance; however, the kids and I are not on the insurance. One of my friends told me that you have a solution for affordable healthcare. Can you…