Mothers are our everything growing up, but many unfortunately find the relationship strained in adulthood. Maybe you’ve just gotten so busy with your own family that you’ve lost touch, or perhaps you two always had differences, and not seeing eye-to-eye as an adolescent only caused you to drift further when you become a full-fledged adult. No matter what the reason, wanting to connect with your mom is a wonderful thing, and there are ways you can do it that feels comfortable and natural to the both of you. Keep in mind that if you’ve been distanced for a while, it might be awkward in the early stages of rebuilding your…

Have you always dreamed of owning a historic old house, whether it be a farmhouse, a craftsman cottage, or a stone house in an exotic European location? Or maybe it’s a cottage in Northern Sweden that you can buy for a small sum, or a historic storefront in a small American town? This dream can become a reality, but one must be very very realistic about what is actually involved, and this dream can cost a pretty penny and possibly a few headaches plus. It might make more sense to simply take advantage of all the great airbnb rentals out there, but if you really want a place of your…