Audrey Poltor's (audreyp) Blog

Well, last week I posted about my new venture of money saving madness.  I am thrilled to report that Tuesday's grocery shopping trip proved to be a complete success!!  I bought $100 worth of groceries  (including diapers)  for $45!!!  It was pretty simple; all from printing coupons that were emai...

Hello all!  In this economy, we are all searching for ways to scrimp and save.  I have decided that the first place I could start was at the Grocery store.   I have been clipping coupons for years, as I'm sure all of you are as well.  But, are we really taking advantage of the power of coupon sav...

We are all very aware of the benefits of good time management: you actually gain more time by taking some time to manage your time efficiently  you will become motivated and energized you will reduce procrastination or "the dread" you reduce anxiety when you know you have plenty of time to comple...

Happy Monday Charleston Real Estate!!   I have experienced working in a Business Casual environment where there were "grey areas" of appropriate vs. inappropriate.  I would like to think that common sense tells people that something you might wear to do yard work or to the beach might not be suit...

Good Friday Charleston!  Although our brokerage is in its infancy, we have been an established Real Estate Investment Company for quite some time.  We are building a successful name for ourselves here in Charleston, SC.  In a previous post, Joey mentioned that we are currently seeking help to loc...

First of all, you may all wonder where all of the highly "brain stimulating" posts are derived from.  Yes???  I have to toot on my own horn for a moment for this explanation.  After almost ten years, I am back in college again.  A senior at that!!  I am studying in pursuit of my BS in Legal Studi...

Try this:  Imagine you are walking through a busy airport.  What sounds do you hear?  Visualize all of the people running frantically to their gates.  Do you hear a general fuzzy background noise?  Now, imagine that you hear your flight or even possibly your name over the PA system.  Your attenti...

For the past few months, we have been putting large payments on our business credit card.  Our plan was to use this card as a Financial Reserve, as the Real Estate Market is so uncertain.  In the Real Estate Investment Business, you can earn an upwards of $40k and then make absolutely nothing the...

I have just recently realized how truly incredible I have become at managing not only our business but our home.  I handle all financial aspects of BSO, cook breakfast lunch and dinner at least 6 days per week, raise a 4 yr old while working from home and manage to keep a spotless house. All whil...

A person experiencing Cognitive Dissonance is holding two conflicting thoughts simultaneously. It is almost impossible for this person to concentrate or rationalize.  On one hand, they may feel absolutely certain about something and then feel completely opposite the next second.  Seems frustratin...