With Hurricane Florence’s impending landfall you may be filling up your pantry with bottled water, flashlights, extra batteries and canned goods but don’t forget to ensure your finances are also prepped for the storm.

My husband has left for work and we’ve had to adjust our everyday routines (which normally are centered around our 8 year old daughter) with as short as 36 hours notice. When this occurs, my brain starts to race and I automatically transform into prep mode.

There are moments in life when everything changes. A divorce. A son or daughter who goes out on their own. The death of a spouse. A surprise inheritance.

If you’ve ever had a puppy, you know how those sharp puppy teeth need to chew. And do they ever find the cheap flip flops? Of course not! It’s always the expensive pair of boots you just splurged on, am I right?

Summer’s not even half over and the school supplies are already filling the stores! If you’re new to the annual tradition of school supply shopping, let me offer a few tips.