Guide to making a New Year's Resolution

Each year it's the same thing...coming up with and sticking to a New Year's Resolution. It is never too early to plan ahead. In fact, you have a greater chance of being committed to your resolution if it is well planned rather than a spur-of-the-moment decision.

The joke (and reality) is very few of us follow through with our resolutions. Side note, I did stick with one since 1999 and I haven't had a soda since! Yay for me! But after that, every other resolution went by the wayside...until now...

Saving money, making a memory

During the holidays, there is pressure to spend money and to buy the "perfect gift." For many today, spending even a few extra dollars is difficult. We'd like to ease the financial burden this holiday season by sharing with you the top 5 creative ideas to make a wonderful holiday memory without spending any money!

Our list is a way to return the focus of buying and gift giving to the experience of making a memory. I forgot what I purchased last year for my family and I struggle to remember what I received. However, I distinctly remember the fun games my family played together last year. It's the experience that made a wonderful memory, not a toy or an item.

Top 5 ways to manage holiday stress

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The weather is beginning to get chilly, the leaves have fallen off the trees, and the holiday spirit is in the air. If you are not careful, you may fall victim to stress, fatigue, and feelings of being overwhelmed.

As a way for me to stay cheery this time of year, we've collected the top 5 ways to manage stress during the holidays: