Online Shopping, How it Saves Money, and Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Amazon just took off in my country. It’s practically exploding. People are getting so excited about it, because at least for now Amazon is offering free international shipping on many items if you spend over $49 on your total shipment. Facebook groups have sprung up left, right, and center, everyone sharing their deals that they […]

Try a Few Things Before You Call in a Professional for Boiler Repair

I strongly value DIYing things when possible, or at least doing what you can first, and if that doesn’t work, then calling in a professional. While I don’t have a boiler in my house (I have solar water heating and the system that goes along with that), these tips from a reader hopefully will be […]

Our Early Thanksgiving Dinner Menu — Gluten Free and Dairy Free

I don’t live in the USA, but I have very fond memories of Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. Since moving abroad and marrying a non American, Thanksgiving sort of fell by the wayside other than one or two times. However, because of the nostalgia, I’ve wanted to have Thanksgiving dinner, if only just to […]

What should I buy my boyfriend for Christmas?

When it comes to gifting, there are different approaches. Some people feel the need to give gifts to everyone, no matter how much money they have available, and then do whatever they can to keep down the costs of those gifts, often giving generalized frugal gifts to everyone. Other people’s approach to gift giving is […]