30 Things To Know Before You Are 30 (....or 31) Part III

21. How to cook a signature meal
For my husband that would be his smoked ribs or turkey. My signature meal would be something made up like bbq pork enchiladas or my desserts. I love to bake so most people associate me with my cinnamon rolls or cookies. Or my brownies when I lived with Steph.

22. How to do your own taxes
Nope, not gonna happen. Especially since for the last 4 years Matthew has owned his own business. There are too many tax rules for me to remember, so we pay Mr. Renfro for his excellent advice.

23. How to clean your home in 45 minutes or less
This is easily accomplished by quickly tidying up the living room/dining room/kitchen and always cleaning the toilet and bathroom sink. I like having a neat and tidy house and plan to teach my kids to pick up their toys. I grew up in a house the same size as the one I live in now and we were not allowed to leave our toys in the living room.

24. How to ask for a raise or promotion
It's not always easy, but it is something everyone must do. I always go in prepared with a list of accomplishments and goals.

25. How to buy and sell stocks
I have yet to really get a grasp on this, but we plan to meet with a financial planner soon to evaluate our investments.

26. What looks good on you
I know I should not wear tube tops and clingy sweaters or stirrup pants no matter how much they are called "back in style". I have a very curvy figure, so I try to dress to take the attention away from my hips and stomach.

27. How to build a fire
Well, I can build a fire in the grill to make dinner, so I'd say that accomplishes this task.

28. How to jump start a car
I can figure this out and I always carry jumper cables in my car.

29. How to order good wine in a restaurant
I don't think I have ever ordered wine at a restaurant. I prefer sweeter wines and I love sangria.

30. When to keep trying and when to walk away
This one is something I am constantly working on, but I am learning to pick my battles and to persevere no matter how hard of an obstacle there is in front of you.

Those are my 30 facts...what are yours?