Planning a Fun Summer on a Budget
Sometimes I miss homeschooling my kids. We weren’t bound to a school year schedule and could take trips whenever suited us. However, now with all my children in school we only have off around the holidays and summer break, so any trip we do is then, with all the crowds and packed buses and it […]
Lavender Pillow And 5 Other Essentials For Exhausted Parents
I’m an exhausted parent. I’m exhausted period. Who isn’t exhausted these days? Sometimes, though, its not just that we need more sleep but we struggle falling asleep when we actually have time available to sleep. Here are some tips from a reader that parents and anyone else can use to help them catch the most […]
Achieve All-Star Productivity at Work With These Tips
My long time colleague Nancy Evans sent me this post on increasing productivity and it hit me hard. I have a really hard time being productive- I’m always distracted by every little thing. Thanks ADHD! I’m hoping to use these tips to maybe be more productive. Hope they help you too. Improving productivity at work […]
Easy Blueberry Vinaigrette Recipe- Gluten Free, Paleo, Allergy Friendly
When my kids are away I try to get some self care in, and for me that usually entails a good meal, some nice wine, and a good book. Recently I had a hankering for a delicious salad, with the right balance of flavors and textures, and when I saw frozen blueberries in the store […]
How Can I Help My Child to be Less Impulsive?
Impulsivity is a common issue with children. When they are first born they have no knowledge of the future, they want things and they want them now. As they get older and learn the concept of time they can wait a bit more and more, but as toddlers they are definitely quite impulsive. Over the […]
4 Common Mistakes That Can Sabotage the Debt Snowball Method
Dave Ramsey talks a lot about the debt snowball method, which he considers to be the most effective method of paying off debt. Although effective, there are some common pitfalls that people who attempt to do so end up falling into. Here are some thoughts from Stefanie Gordon, a finance enthusiast on what those issues […]
Easy Gluten Free Vegan Ginger Snaps Recipe – Frugal and Delicious
When I want to make a dessert I often think about cookies since they are easy to eat and relatively non messy in general, but I usually am stumped as to what kind to make. The last time I wanted to make cookies I had the idea to make ginger snaps as they can be […]
6 Ideas To Create A Child’s Birthday Gift
When it’s your kid’s birthday, you can go to the store and buy them a nice gift, or you can make a gift personalized just for them, and often they are cheaper as well, but they can be very beloved gifts. Here are some ideas from a reader on DIY birthday gifts for children. Birthdays […]
Broccoli, Bok Choy, and Mushroom Stir Fry with Beef Recipe — Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly
My kids are at their dad’s for the weekend, so I decided to take advantage of that and make something nice for myself that my picky eaters wouldn’t eat. I love bok choy and mushrooms and stir fry and broccoli and meat and my kids would turn up their nose at that. So I […]
Starting a new business? Things to consider
Sometimes, no matter how frugal you are, there just isn’t enough money coming in for your family. What you do then is try to increase your income. For some people it entails getting a job but for others it involves working for themselves, starting their own business. Here are some things to consider when starting […]
