Navigating Cities with Public Transportations
Intercity bus, from Cleveland to NYC I live somewhere with amazing public transportation. We have very cheap buses very frequently to the nearby city, and both seven minutes away and fifteen minutes away I can transfer to a variety of other buses that can get me pretty much to any part of my region that […]
Parenthood: Choosing The Best Yet Affordable Homes Interior
I lived for a long time in a home I hated. Fortunately I now live in a home I love that I designed to suit my tastes, and now have a passion for helping people make their home beautiful in a way that meets their needs, without breaking the budget. Here’s a post from a […]
Our Big Family Trip to Sofia, Bulgaria!
For as long as my kids could talk, pretty much, they wanted to fly on an airplane. But we had no money, and most our of family was local, so we never flew anywhere. For the first 7 years I lived in this country, I didn’t fly anywhere, and when I finally did, it was […]
Why Every Home Must Have A Home Security System
We all want to keep our family safe. But how do we do that? Here’s some information from a reader on home security systems that you may want to consider. It is daunting that in parallel to the progress of the digital world, how misdemeanor and crimes are perpetrated also leveled up with technology. While […]
Getting My Drivers License… Again
I never learned how to drive in high school. I got my permit when I was 16, but right after that my family moved abroad to where I live now. I was here for a year, then moved back to the US. Once I reached the age of 18, I took my drivers’ permit test, […]
Saving Money On Mandatory Parties
I love throwing parties, but I know how pricey they can be. Sometimes, though, even if you’re really short on cash, you can’t put off making a celebration (certain religious rites, for example, require celebrations) and when that has happened, I’ve self catered and done it on a really tiny budget. My friend Allen Brown […]
Lessons Learned On My Recent Trip to the US and London
Don’t worry, I still have a few more posts I wanted to write about what I did on my trip to London, but I wanted to share some lessons I learned with you on my recent trip to the US (New York and Cleveland) and London. Some of these lessons are location specific, but mostly […]
How to Choose the Perfect Car Seat Without Spending a Fortune
Car seat safety is super important. But is there a way to make sure your child stays safe, and not spending a fortune? Blog reader dad Allen Brown has some helpful tips for you to keep your child secure without breaking the bank. One of the first items your baby will use is the car […]
Geeking Out in London on a Budget!
Me with the Platform 9 3/4 sign… in Primark! I’m a geek. When I was younger I used to be embarrassed by it, but at this stage in my life, I wear my geek label with pride. Oh, and I’m a Hufflepuff. And a Whovian. And a firbolg druid multiclassing as a barbarian in our […]
How is CBD oil used in the food industry?
CBD is all the rage lately. I’m always interested in learning more about it, so when I got this post on CBD in the food industry from a reader, I was very eager to share it with you. A very notable and worthwhile ingredient which is creating a buzz in the global market is CBD […]
