Easy Home Maintenance Tips That Won’t Break the Bank
Do you ever wish adulting came with a manual? I definitely do. There’s so many things we’re supposed to do as adults that no one taught us how to do but we somehow need to figure them out on our own. For example, home maintenance? I never learned how to do that. Cleaning it up, […]
Getting My Yard Ready For a Pool, Spending Time and Money to Save Money
A truck with a crane delivering a ton of dirt I mentioned last week how I made a big money flop by not taking care of my pool enough, not being responsible enough with it, and ending up needing to trash it. I also mentioned that I was planning on getting a new, larger pool […]
5 Expert Tips To Avoid A Rat Infestation
I have a stockpile of groceries in my home that I rely on, as it helps me save money and also saves me time because it means I don’t need to go shopping as often. However, one of the biggest concerns of a stockpile is an infestation, whether from bugs, mice, or rats, which can […]
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 […]
Love Knows No Bounds: 6 Ways to Show Your Love From Afar Without Breaking the Bank
One of the hardest thing about the last year plus has been the loneliness for many people. Especially for people who live alone, not being able to see people because of stay at home orders have been extremely painful. Even if you are able to leave your house and see people, many people are still […]
Getting Used To Life In Another Country
After living in one house my whole life until that point, at the age of 16 my family moved abroad. After a year there I moved back to the US, and at the age of 18 I moved back to get married. Trust me, the transition to another country was not easy- many times I […]
My Big (Biggest) Money Flop (Ever?)
I was debating if I should post about this on my blog, because this is about saving money, and what I have to write about is how I basically lost a heck ton of money, and what exactly will that teach you readers? And will it make you think badly of me that I screwed […]
