I Really, Really, Really Want A Car
By the amount of reallys in the post title, you can probably get an idea of how much I want a car. For some it might surprise you and for some, not at all. For years, I’ve been writing on this blog about life without a car. How I manage. How I do things […]
Nutritional Deficiencies Commonly Associated with Neurocognitive Conditions and ASD
As a mom of two kids with ASD, I found this article sent in from a reader really fascinating. I hope you do too. What is ASD? ASD stands for “Autism Spectrum Disorder,” and describes a set of neurocognitive conditions that may appear within the first three years of life. While an exact cause of […]
The Age Old Free and Easy Fix
About half a year ago, my dryer stopped working. It turned on and heated up, but wouldn’t turn anymore. I hired a fixer to come fix it, but a few days after he fixed it, it stopped working again. This was during our Corona lockdown and he couldn’t even come fix it. But then lockdown […]
Saving Money as a New Parent
Want to save money as a new parent but think all the frugal advice out there doesn’t apply to people with children? Here’s some ideas from a reader on how new parents can save money. Being a parent comes with so many costs. From food to nappies, clothing to toys, you want your child to […]
What Are the Benefits and Effects of Using CBD Gummies
A friend of mine recently had a birthday party, and for her birthday, she was gifted with an awesome gift- CBD gummies. CBD oil is very medicinal and legal even in places where cannabis isn’t otherwise legal, and gummies are a great way to get them into you. Here’s some more info about it from […]
Should Frugal People Buy Junk?
I was trying to think of a good title for this blog post, but then I decided to just go with bluntness instead of flowery prose. Story is like this. I run a bunch of Facebook groups, including a local one for super frugal cooking. (And a local one for frugality in general. If […]
Fun Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank | Entertainment Ideas for Families on a Budget
When money is tight, it might seem that you have to sacrifice fun. But you don’t need to. There are so many ways to have fun that are low budget, and even many that are completely free. Here’s some ideas sent in by a reader. Family activities don’t need to be expensive. There are […]
My Latest Scratch and Dent Store Extra Frugal Shopping Trips
With everything going on in my life, with summer vacation, corona, kids home a lot, busing issues, and many more things, I haven’t been going to the city much to do my grocery shopping. It helps that I found a local cheap grocery store that does home delivery, making my life easier. But that means […]
Factors Why People Choose to Live in Washington DC
As a kid, I visited Washington, D.C. a few times, and each trip was quite special. As an adult, though, I have many friends who live in DC, and I hear that it is quite a wonderful place to live. If you’re thinking of relocating, here’s some reasons from a reader why you might want […]
