Help With IVA’s in Northern Ireland

Debt is a problem that plagues many of our lives. There are many different solutions to getting out of debt. If you live in Ireland, an IVA might be worthwhile for you. Here’s some more info from a reader. Debt is usually in the form of credit and being in debt is more common than […]

Price Wars and My Amazing Shopping Deals

I love price wars. I really, really do. Because stores want to lure you to shop there, they have a lot of loss leaders, and then expect you to buy more expensive things once you’re there. I have a shopping center about a ten minute drive from my house that until now had one large […]

How to Save Money When You Have Children

There are so many lifestyle blogs out there that give you suggestions on how to save money, that are completely not applicable to families with children. These ideas from a reader are specifically geared towards you, moms and dads, ways that you can save money, taking into account your family needs. It’s no secret that […]

My Frugal Greek Vacation, Crete Day 6, Tsikalaria, Souda

My sixth day in Greece… honestly, there’s not so much to write about. It was the day after I completed the 14 kilometer Samaria Gorge hike, more than half of it with a sprained ankle and an injured knee. The morning of my hike, the taxi driver bringing me to the gathering point told me […]

How to Properly Take Care of the Elderly

Although I’m still quite young, my parents are getting older, and eventually they’ll be elderly and need to be taken care of. While that is still some years away for me, here’s some tips on how to care for the elderly from a reader, that’ll hopefully benefit some other readers. Image Source: https://images.pexels.com/photos/1877350/pexels-photo-1877350.jpeg The concept […]

Making Banana Flower Salad

On my trip to Greece, most of the food I saw being sold was pretty standard, not things that made me go “huh?” Other than this. This was in Vera’s mom’s fridge and I had never seen them before. Her mom called it banana hearts, which Vera told me is a banana flower, and that […]

4 Ways A Better Water Faucet Can Lead To a Quicker Home Sale

 Are you looking to sell your home? If you are, you might want to consider replacing your water faucets, as this can help you in the sale of your home. Here’s some ideas from a reader as to why. There are many layers and bits and pieces of what makes a good and quick home […]

How to Turn Your Signature Recipe Into Business

Some people are very particular about their recipes, not wanting to share them, guarding them as a close secret. I’m the opposite, I love sharing recipes with people, as you can see from the hundreds of recipes I’ve shared on this blog so far. But lets say you do have a recipe that everyone raves […]

Preparations for a Safe and Successful Hike

I used to go hiking often as a kid and especially as a teenager, but as an adult my hikes in general have been for shorter durations. I’m not the most experienced hiking as an adult when I need to take all the responsibilities for myself. When I hiked last, a 16 kilometer hike, on […]

Healthy Food Choices For Healthy Teeth

I used to have perfect teeth… but as an adult, my teeth have been causing me issues. At first my children had teeth issues, but fortunately they’ve been improving as of late. I really appreciate these tips from Nancy Evans about how to keep your teeth healthy, via eating well. Image source Parenting looks different […]