What Are Seven Staples in the Kitchen You Should Always Have On Hand?

I remember babysitting for a family who told me I could help myself to food in the kitchen, but when I was looking for food, all I could think was “Where is all your food?” They had a few small shelves with food, but it seemed such a small amount, what did they even eat […]

Spending Money on Private Care vs Using What Insurance Covers

What most people who read my blog, and honestly most people who know me, don’t know, is that I live in an incredible amount of pain. Every day. I can’t say every second of the day, but a lot of the time. And it’s not just one part of my body that hurts, but many […]

All About Macchiato and How to Make It At Home

I used to be a regular coffee drinker before my psychiatrist told me that I needed to stop, that it was making my anxiety worse. But when I made it, it was always simple- just instant coffee, hot water, and milk. My son Lee now is a big coffee drinker. He also makes it simply. […]

Self-Sustained Country Living Benefits Modern-Day Families

For a long time I had a dream of moving out to the countryside and making my own self sustained homestead. It was something I discussed with friends and contemplated, but life led me other places and I do some urban homesteading in my suburban town. But for those who are thinking about moving to […]