Our first beach trip of the year is upon us.  We leave on Saturday for a five-nighter with another couple who are our dearest friends.  Between the two couples, we have four kids under five.  All boys.  They are all close, and SUPER pumped to get down there. We’ve rented…

In terms of a Dad update, it’s been a while!  I really appreciate all the positive feedback on my prior dad posts, and all the dad-related questions in my Ask Me Anythings.  Keep ’em coming! By no means am I an expert, but I’m happy to share my experiences and…

We do everything possible to avoid Starbucks.  Their coffee is good, but it’s expensive, and as every financial advisor will tell you: if you stop buying Starbucks, you’ll be a millionaire within a year. We do enjoy good coffee here at the house.  We’ll buy the $7-8/bag from the grocery…

I grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia.  Today it is a very affluent northern suburb of Atlanta that has grown significantly since I left.  Mom and dad still live in the same house, so we spend a lot of time up there.  I don’t recognize it anymore.  When I was there,…