Ahhh…springtime! Green grass, budding trees, bluebonnets, and warmer temperatures combine to create one of my favorite seasons of the year. It also consists of yellow clouds of pollen wafting in the air and covering our vehicles. Therefore, springtime means allergy season for many. In today’s … Read More
Tax Season 2024
Tax season is upon us. I am sure that you have been getting reminders since the end of January as W-2 forms and 1099’s have been arriving at your home. Each year there are changes to the tax code. Who has time to research and … Read More
Proper Pruning Techniques for Ravishing Roses
Valentine’s Day not only is the day most women receive roses from their significant others but it also marks rose pruning day for Texas. For your roses to continue to be manageable and produce big, beautiful blooms, they need to be pruned properly. So today, … Read More
Formal Dining Rooms Make a Comeback in 2024
In the 1700s, Jonathan Swift wrote, “Everything old is new again.” We can see this in fashion, design, and other trends as things once popular become popular again. As far as residential real estate goes, formal dining rooms are making a comeback in 2024. Formal … Read More
Five Tips for Living on Lake Conroe
Living on the water is different than living off the water of Lake Conroe. While most residents still enjoy the lake life in their off-water homes, some residents seek to live right on the water. Here are five tips for living on Lake Conroe. I … Read More
Winter Preparedness Tips
Typically a Texas winter does not get freezing cold until January and February. For 2024, the Farmer’s Almanac predicts, “Texans will need to bundle up, as unseasonably cold weather is forecast throughout January and February, with a possible major winter storm in mid-January.” Two years … Read More
Glory to God in the Highest and the Lowest of Lows
This time of year between Christmas and the New Year is often a very reflective one as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, think back on the past year, and look with hope for the next one. I hope that you will be able to … Read More
Christmas Party One-Stop Shop
The month of December is usually quite full of extra events and parties. During the week before Christmas, Christmas parties typically ramp up. Either you are hosting a get-together or you are bringing something delicious to share. However, we can often get in a rut … Read More
Five Rules for Life According to Dave Ramsey
As we are weeks from the next year, I thought Dave Ramsey’s “Five Rules for Life” was an appropriate topic to explore. A well-known financial coach and guru, Dave Ramsey runs a highly successful company helping people get out of debt and invest wisely. If … Read More
Texas Favorites: Thanksgiving Sides Edition
While most traditional Thanksgiving meals center around turkey as its main protein, most people enjoy the sides more than the meat. As you grow up, you realize that different families serve different sides at Thanksgiving even within your same neighborhood. However, the differences grow as … Read More