Why Chocolate Shouldn’t Be a Guilty Pleasure
Why Chocolate Shouldn’t Be a Guilty PleasureHow do you find happiness in your life? I eat chocolate.All of us walk through a world each day that is fast-paced and filled with so many different obstacles. Life is both beautiful and ugly at the same time, and with our...
The Best Gift Ever – Making a Will
The Best Gift Ever - Making a Will Losing Herman was one of the hardest things that had ever happened. It was so sudden, but what was even more unexpected was when Mary found out that the home she and Herman had enjoyed for their 12 years of marriage was now owned by...
How to Survive the Craziness of an Insane World
I don’t know about you, but these days it feels like we’re living in this Stealers Wheel classic song: I don’t know why I came here tonight, I got the feeling that something ain’t right. I’m so scared in case I fall off my chair; And I’m wondering how I’ll get down...
Why Optimism is Your Most Important Resource
Like it or not, "normal life" has changed. These COVID-19 pandemic circumstances have required us to adapt and/or change our normal routines. And that’s stressful. In fact, it’s the very “definition” of stress: being knocked out of homeostatic balance. And it’s...
It Doesn’t Have to be a Butterfly
Focus Your Joy: It doesn’t have to be a ButterflySo often people are looking for the perfect situation, the perfect place, the perfect circumstance. What I recently discovered, though, is that the best things come in many packages and are disguised in many...
How to Tell if Turquoise is Real – What’s In Your Jewelry Box?
Is Your Jewelry Box Full of Genuine Turquoise or Fake Turquoise? We all have those treasured pieces handed down from our mom or grandmother. Sometimes it's hard to know if pieces are real or costume. While nothing can replace the sentimental value of those things, if...
What to Do When Quarantine is Beating Up Your Healthy Habits
Talk about Life Change! The whole world is going through a HUGE life change right now with the Coronavirus pandemic and quarantine. Our whole world has turned topsy-turvy. The sacrifice is worth it, though. Most of us are anxious for the health and safety of...
Take Care of Yourself with Telehealth
You Can’t Hit Pause on Your HealthWhen you have a big life change, you’re stressed and pressed for time. Unfortunately, your health care needs don’t stop. You still need physical therapy for your back. Your son still needs to work on his “t’s” with his speech...
Use these 4 spring cleaning tips as we head into warmer months
Thankfully – finally – there is light at the end of the tunnel for all of us suffering through the cold winter months, which means one thing: spring is right around the corner!Spring months means summer months aren’t far behind, that means it’s time to get a jump on...
Last Will & Testament: Yes, you need one
We, as humans, don't like to face our own mortality. Though we all know we will one day die, in our conversations we often refer to this inevitable event as "if something happens to me" rather than "when something happens to me". At some point, if we want to do what...
Coping with the Loss of a Loved One and the Grieving Process
Coping with the Loss of a Loved One and the Grieving Process Not long after losing my son, my neighbors also lost theirs. I waited a few days to stop by because I know from experience the shock of the first few days. I remember the mom asking me how you “get over”...
Missing Kids’ Day: “A Mile A Minute . . .”
“A mile a minute, that is how fast your child can disappear.” Marc KlaasA child’s disappearance devastates a family and rocks a community. Today, May 25, is National Missing Children’s Day. Every year, thousands of people under 18 go missing. As of December 31, 2019,...
Starting a new business? Beware of these reputation risks!
Are you looking to create a new business and want to branch out into social media? Great! On social media, people can get to know you better, you gain their interest and trust, then they want to do business with you. However, watch out for four risky behaviors to...
How to Tell if Turquoise is Real – What’s In Your Jewelry Box?
Is Your Jewelry Box Full of Genuine Turquoise or Fake Turquoise? We all have those treasured pieces handed down from our mom or grandmother. Sometimes it's hard to know if pieces are real or costume. While nothing can replace the sentimental value of those things, if...
How does “Shelter in Place” Affect Custody Exchanges?
Today, Alabama’s Governor issued an order for Alabamians to “Shelter in Place.” The question everyone has is, “what exactly does this mean?”WHAT HAPPENS TO MY CHILDREN AND VISITATION? Almost immediately after the breaking news of the shelter in place hit the internet...
Confidence Trick: Fraud as a Basis for Annulment
“If the NSA can be hacked, so can the average — or even exceptional — human mind. Our capacity to trust, which makes us successful, also makes us vulnerable — as does the natural bias to overrate our own bullshit detection.” Matthew Hutson, “Why We Fall for Con...
Top 5 Child Custody Myths
In my over 16 years as a child custody attorney, I’ve heard many myths. Below are some of the most common myths – in italics - followed by the truth. Moms always get custody: I’ve represented many dads who won physical custody of their children. It’s based on what is...
God’s Grieving Heart: Power of Faith During Hard Times
JESUS WEPTIn 2005 I went through a horrible personal experience. One day, as I sat on my bed crying uncontrollably - that hyperventilating type crying - I had an image pop up in my mind’s eye. The vision had a pinkish white backdrop. In the center was a throne. It was...
HOW TO DIVORCE GUIDE: CUSTODY BATTLE FOR FATHERS
THE PROBLEMI've represented a lot of men in custody and divorce cases in Alabama. Fathers often want (and deserve) sole or joint physical custody of their children. However, problem arises when they've been the primary breadwinner to allow the mother to stay at home...
The Guide to a Christian Divorce
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce as a Christian is maintaining your Christian character during a divorce. Whether you are a practicing Christian or merely identify as a Christian, it can be difficult to reconcile Jesus' command to turn the other cheek...
Do your homework to avoid falling victim to moving scams
May is National Moving Month, and usually for us here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we are full steam ahead working to help our customers move to the next chapters in their lives. Although things are different in the world right now with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we...
How Proximity Affects Your Home Value
Location, location, location. You’ve definitely heard how important this is in real estate — and that's because it's true! Location is a crucial factor when it comes to the value of your home. Not only does what part of town you are in matter, but what is physically...
Is Buying A Home Right Now A Mistake?
When you see all those “for sale” signs pop up in your neighborhood — and then see them change to “under contract” shortly afterward — it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out if you’re not buying a home this summer. So, you run the numbers, spend nights scrolling...
Pros & Cons of Listing Your Home in the “Winter”
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” to sell?Winter can be a great time to sell your home. Just like with any season, there are pros and cons to selling your home in the winter. If you’ve been contemplating whether you should sell your home now or wait until...
2019 Huntsville/Madison Market Round-Up
If selling your home is on the list of your new year resolutions, it’s important to have a good understanding of what happened in Huntsville & Madison in 2019 so you know what to expect in 2020.Knowing the most important data such as the average sales price,...
2020 Buyer Trends
Another year has come and gone, and with a new year comes new goals. Whether you’ve decided this is the year you’re going to sell your home or if you’re just considering it, you need to know which buyer trends to expect in 2020. We’ve laid out the most important...
7 Ways to Sabotage The Sale of Your Home
Through the years, we’ve worked with countless sellers. The sale of your home relies on a number of factors, and we understand it’s easy for things to fall through the cracks. Don’t let these traps sabotage the sale of your home. We’re here as a resource for this...
9 Step Guide to FSBO
Selling your home is a huge decision. After quite a bit of research on local realtors in your area and how long the selling process you may feel that it’s better to sell your home yourself. FSBO, also known as For Sale By Owner, is when you sell your home without the...
Home Staging 101
Have you ever watched HGTV and wondered how every home always looks perfectly put together? The answer to this is staging. Home staging goes beyond just cleaning and decorating your home. Staging is adding decor, arranging furniture, and prepping your home to look...
Is Selling Your Home Right Now A Mistake?
Ask any real estate agent how the market is and you’re almost sure to get the same answer: “Great!”Even if the market is great, it still may not be a great time for you to sell. Many real estate agents will tell you that NOW is the right time to sell your home when in...
