We Got a New Pool — How Much It Cost and What We Needed
Growing up I didn’t really know anyone with a backyard pool. I mean, I knew people with baby pools, wading pools that anyone over the edge of 2 or 3 wouldn’t really appreciate, definitely nothing an adult or teenagers could enjoy. I assumed that in order to have a real pool you needed to be […]
Visiting Florida? Check out these water safety tips all families should follow
As you’ll read next post, my family just got a new pool. Water safety is super important, and it is definitely on my mind now. Here’s some very important water safety tips to keep you and your family safe this summer. When the weather is unbearably hot and humid, there’s nothing better than jumping into […]
How We Dealt With Our “Bathroom Issue”
One of the most important things, in my opinion, as a parent of two autistic kids, and honestly kids in general, is to get on my kids’ team and figure out why they are doing what they’re doing, what their needs are, and try to work with them. I find there are some parents of […]
Things to Consider Before Starting a Family
Are you thinking of starting a family? It’s a big decision, life altering and important. For that reason, it is good to be prepared. Here’s some suggestions from a reader about things to consider before starting your family. Whether you are newly married and feeling broody or you have been in a stable relationship for […]
Foraged Mallow Chutney Recipe — Making Chutney From Wild or Store Bought Greens — Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo
I know, I know, I know, this isn’t the most flattering picture, but sometimes weird looking things can taste terrific, and this is one of them. So, my garden. I had really big dreams for it when we purchased this house, thinking of what I’d do with it. I mean, from the way my dreams […]
Is Your Dog Itchy All The Time? Don’t Waste Time And Check For Allergies Immediately!
I have a deliciously lovable dog named Snickers. And while I’ve been lucky that she’s overall healthy, she does have one minor issue, something called cherry eye, that cosmetic that at this point needs surgery to deal with it (but isn’t urgent), and I’m planning on getting that done as soon as I can. But […]
Talking With People (Yes, Even Kids!) About Consent
Especially as someone who has been through abuse, consent is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. As a parent of children, it is very important to me to teach my children about consent, both regarding being on the receiving end and on the giving end. My friend Zoe wrote this post […]
7 Ways to Indulge Lavishly on a Budget
After having lived an extremely frugal lifestyle without taking care of myself at all, I broke. At that point I realized that you can’t be so frugal that you never take care of yourself, never have any luxuries, because “all work and no play…” and all that… So I started taking time for self care, […]
Parmesan Salmon with Green Beans Recipe, Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Easy
I went shopping today and as I put my groceries in the freezer, I took out a small package of salmon that was “getting in the way” of nicely organizing my freezer, and decided to make it for supper. Then I was cleaning my refrigerator out and noticed I had two open packages of Parmesan […]
5 Affordable Gift Ideas for Daughters
Gifting. Sometimes its easy, but sometimes its really hard to think of that perfect gift for your special someone. Here’s some ideas for gifting your daughters, sent in by a reader. It’s hard to shop for kids, especially when you’re on a tight budget. Kids and teens can be picky, especially daughters. If they have […]
