Public Service Announcement on How to React When You Hear People are Divorcing
After I let people know that I was getting divorced, I have to say that I really appreciated how many people just reached out to me and told me that they were there for me. I appreciated (most of ) the comments that people left on my last post, telling me they believed in me, […]
Decluttering Tips – Why Storage Containers Make For Great Space-Saving Solutions
I’ve been working to help people organizer their homes, and one of the biggest things that I tell my clients is that they need containers, because it makes it so much easier to have your house in order if you keep things in containers of similar sizes and dimensions. Here’s what a reader has to […]
Excited About All These Free Things
Lately I’ve been working regularly as a household cleaner part time, and then I’m doing one off organizing jobs for different families as well. In addition to this being a rather well paying job in my area (it makes more per hour than many jobs requiring degrees) I’ve also discovered that there’s one huge perk […]
Solidifying Your Startup – Encouraging Team Collaboration
Many friends of mine work in start ups, and I hear what wonderful environments they can be to work in. I’ve been envious of their working conditions because many do wonderful things to encourage team collaboration. While I don’t work at a startup, I’ve worked with many start ups, making fun foraging and cooking events, […]
My Super Frugal Grocery Shop at “Happy Hour”
Lately my fridge has been remarkably empty. I hurt my foot over a week ago, and even before that I’ve been very busy with work, so I haven’t managed to make it to the open air market for produce, and the stores closer to home have been so incredibly overpriced for produce so I haven’t […]
Frugal Ways to Find Unique Games for Your Kids
“Mommy, I’m bored!” is probably a constant refrain in most homes that have kids. Especially if you try to limit the amount of screen time your children have, it’s hard to come up with ideas of ways for the children to be entertained, and games can get pricey. Here’s some good ideas sent to me […]
Homemade Spiced Sangria Recipe — Easy, Paleo, All Natural Ingredients
A little while back, I arranged a meet and greet barbecue for the new and old ladies in my community, and I wanted to make some delicious things to serve there, including an alcoholic beverage, while still keeping down the costs. Sangria was what came to mind, a drink made with red wine and fruit, originating in […]
Community Connections – Building Relationships in a New Area
When I first got married and moved to a new community, you have no idea how lonely I was. Not only was I starting off in a place where I didn’t know anyone, the fact that I was living in an area with predominantly non English speakers made it even worse. I remember telling my […]
Tips To Make Life as a Landlord Simpler
Two years ago, we switched from being tenants to being both home owners and landlords for tenants. Here’s some tips from a reader to consider when becoming a landlord, to make your life simpler and to prevent any misunderstandings with your tenants. Lease agreements involve more than just rent payments and living accommodations. They are […]
What We’re Feeding Our Dog, and Are Dogs Expensive?
We brought our dog, Snickers, home in July and we are very much in love with her, and she is a wonderful addition to our family. All the family members adore her, and she adores us, and patiently puts up with some kids who are extra expressive in their love of her, if you catch my […]
