5 Reasons to Start Making Pizzas at Home

Pizza is one of my kids’ favorite foods, and honestly, its many people’s favorite foods, for good reasons. However, once you factor in the price of ordering multiple pies of pizza, especially for those with larger families, it can be quite pricey. However, no reason not to make it at home! Here’s some reasons why […]

Memorable Places to Visit in the US

I talk a lot about the traveling I do and how I travel cheaply to different countries, usually using Skyscanner, and in fact, I’m leaving on a trip abroad in two days. People who live in the US sometimes get envious of my traveling, because international travel can be expensive from the US. I was asked […]

Frugal Accomplishments This Week

Every week when I write up my frugal accomplishements for the week I say “Oh I didn’t do anything frugal this week, my list is skimpy” and then I actually write it up and see how long it is. But this week, it really is quite a sorry looking list. My week was busy and […]

Alternative Baby Shower Ideas for Your Favorite Mom-to-Be

Are any of your friends or relatives expecting babies, and you’re involved in planning their baby shower? Here are some ideas from a reader for less typical baby shower. Hope you like them! Having a baby is a wonderful time for any expectant parent, but it can also be hectic. Not only do you have […]

Delicious Scalloped Potatoes Recipe, Vegan, Paleo, and Gluten Free

Scalloped potatoes, also known as potato gratin or au gratin potatoes, or even potato bake, depending on where in the world you’re from, are absolutely delicious. But if you don’t eat dairy or gluten, whether because of allergies, or veganism, or because you’re on the paleo diet, you might assume that this potato dish, generally […]

Tips For Your First Nights With Your Newborn

My first son was born over 12 years ago, and I remember how amazing and new and strange those first few days with him were. Though I had experience with children, babysitting, etc… having my own child to take care of completely on my own was a little intimidating. For those of you currently at […]

Sneak Preview of the Kids’ Sensory Room Bedroom

I recently wrote about my plans to turn my kids’ room into a sensory heaven that would meet my daughter’s unique needs because of her autism and sensory issues. Though the room is still in progress, since not everything has arrived, I already am seeing what a tremendous difference it is making so far. Therefore, […]

The (Affordable) Price to Pay on Studying at an International School

I recently taught a foraging class to a group from our local international school, and then I learned more about international schools, something I really am very unfamiliar with. So here’s some thoughts on how to keep down the costs for studying at an international school. International school = rich people school. Well, the above-mentioned […]

Ike Got Glasses!

 I always tried to keep a back up pair of glasses for myself, in case something happened to my original pair, since I wear mine all day every day and don’t currently have contacts in my prescription. However, about a year or two ago my prescription changed and while I got one pair of glasses […]

Tips To Creating A Business Website

As you all know, I have a website. You’re on it. But when I first thought of making a website, I found it extremely extremely daunting. So much needed to be learned and figured out even before I could even start. Fortunately there were lots of templates available for me so I didn’t have to […]