Need To Update Your Home? A Quick Guide To Do It On The Cheap
If your home needs a bit of a makeover, because things are starting to look problematic, in your opinion, and freshening things up a bit would make your life more enjoyable, there are ways to do it without spending too much money. I did that quite a few years ago, when we were living in […]
Top 3 Finest French Cheeses in the World
I love cheese. Cheeses are some of my favorite foods in the world, and when someone asked if they could share a post about cheeses here, I was thrilled by it, and then I saw that they were writing about my three favorite cheeses and it was awesome! These cheeses not only taste wonderful, they […]
An Unexpected “Save”
I had a really hard day last week. Everything seemed to be going wrong, one after another. I was already in a bad mood when my son asked me if I could go clothes shopping with him since he’s outgrown most of his clothes and the ones he had were getting worn out and he […]
Fixing Your Refrigerator – A Few Tips
I’m an old pro at fixing my fridge already. Of course, even sometimes I can’t manage to fix it on my own and have been stuck fridge free. If you’re having fridge problems and are thinking of fixing it on your own, here are some tips that you might want to consider. Some appliances are […]
Revealed: How To Save Money For A Down Payment On A House
I was talking to someone today about the fact that the only way we were able to buy a home was getting the down payment as an early inheritance from my mother. But this wasn’t due to lack of trying. I just live in a place with ridiculously high housing, both for rental and for […]
How a Car Accident Can Affect Your Loved Ones
Content warning: This post contains things that may be triggering to people reading it. Read at your own discretion. I’ve lived without a car for my entire adult life but have wanted to get a car of my own. I did, however, get into a car accident during the few times that I did drive […]
A Good Frosting Hack to Save Frosting
Buttercream frosting is delicious. Its sweet creamy richness on top of a good slice of cake can be the perfect amount of decadence for a wonderful treat. But it can be a bit tricky to make it, since you have to figure out the right balance of butter, sugar, and liquid. If one of […]
Top Tips for Moving Cross Country
Moving can be challenging at any time, but moving cross country can be much more daunting than moving within city limits. Here are some tips to help you with your cross-country move. A smooth house move process is all about choosing good cross country moving companies. This article deals with some frequently asked questions about […]
How Can Travelers Save Money On A Hyrbil (Rental Car)
I have rented a car internationally one time and it was on my trip to Bulgaria. It was a very worthwhile expenditure, but there are some things I should have done to make it cheaper. I scraped the side of the car when parking it and, fortunately, I had purchased supplementary insurance to cover that. […]
Five Challenges You May Face as an Expat and Their Solutions
I have been an expat for the past 15 years in a non English speaking country. It hasn’t always been easy, but after this much time here I’ve more or less gotten into the groove. However, my grasp of the language is far from perfect, even though I grew up in a household that spoke […]
