4 Reasons to Start Saving in Your Twenties
A lot of people make bad financial mistakes when they first become an adult, and those can haunt them for many years. Young people often just think about living in the moment, not thinking about the long term. But if you start saving already from when you are a young adult, by living below your […]
An Unexpected Save, and Warranties
I’m a klutz. There’s no denying it. I regularly drop things. I regularly fall, often flat on my face. Of course, in large part this has to do with my poor proprioception, my body’s ability to tell where I am in space. This is a sensory issue and is one I’ve had since I was […]
Hurt By A Defective Product? Here’s What To Do
I ordered makeup for my daughter for her birthday and it arrived all broken, with powder everywhere. We ordered a replacement set and it, too, arrived broken. But as frustrating as it is when something you want arrives broken (and twice is that much worse), sometimes products you get are defective but not necessarily obvious […]
How to be Frugal Without Being Cheap
People think often that being frugal means being a cheapskate, but those are, by far, not synonymous. I wrote a blog post on the topic once that I’d love to link you to but I can’t find it. Oh well. Here are some ideas from a reader on how you can save money without being […]
How to Personalize Your Home Warranty Plan Affordably?
Have you considered getting a warranty on your home but aren’t sure how to do it without it costing a fortune? Here are some suggestions from a reader on how you can do just that. Are you thinking of purchasing a home warranty? When doing so, consider purchasing optional coverage for various systems in the […]
Be Alert and Vigilant – How to Protect Your Children From Offenders
Keeping your children safe from people who may want to hurt them can seem like a full time task for a parent. There are some things we parents can do to try to do our best to protect them. Here are some of them from a reader. As frightening and unpleasant as it may sound […]
Fed Up With Government Sanctioned Ableism
I have had it up to here with ableism. Ableism is discrimination in favor of able-bodied people. This means when people with disabilities (of any sort) are treated like second class citizens, or worse. I must admit that I used to be completely oblivious to this, but once I came to terms with having mental […]
4 Vegetarian Dishes That You Can Make at Home
Vegetarian dishes are often cheaper than meaty dishes. They are staples in my house because having meat every day gets quite expensive. Here are some vegetarian recipe suggestions from one of our readers. Whether you are a fresh vegetarian or have been looking for new recipes for a long time, we promise you that it […]
6 Benefits To Having A College Degree
Honestly, one of my biggest regrets in life is not getting a college degree. I literally had the possibility handed to me on a silver platter, with a full scholarship to the honors program of a college that would custom make a degree in the field I wanted (gifted education), whose scholarship would also give […]
Cranberry Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe — Vegan, Gluten Free, and Allergy Friendly
I made this dish for the first time quite a few years ago, I think for a potluck Thanksgiving dinner, but I could be wrong. Ever since I made it the first time, I had a decent recollection of certain steps in the recipe, and fond memories of just how good it tasted, but never […]
