Achieving Financial Freedom

While there is no one universally accepted definition of financial freedom, I can tell you what it’s not. It’s not being stressed about money, being short on cash, not knowing how to survive financially. It is financial stability and having enough to be comfortable and hopefully more than comfortable. If you want to get that […]

Cut Down Your Alcohol Intake With These Alternative Drink Ideas

I’m not opposed to drinking alcohol. I have a few drinks myself on a semi regular basis. However, there are many people who are unable to drink alcohol or want to stop, but finding an alternative to alcohol that feels like more than just drinking water can be difficult. Here are some alternative ideas to […]

A Heck Ton of Free Food

My neighborhood has a lot of residents that are not well off financially. For this reason, there often are distributions of free foods for the struggling, with the goods varying each time, and then whatever is left is then available for anyone to come take it. I used to regularly go to these distributions, but […]

Basic Pet Care Tips for New Pet Owners

Getting a dog has been such a wonderful change for our family, but that doesn’t mean it is always the easiest. There is a lot of information new pet owners need to know. Here are some things from a reader to help you learn how to take care of your new pet. Whether you’re thinking […]

Pros and Cons of MSN Programs

If you’re looking for a way to increase earning potential, getting a degree can help with that. If you’re considering a nursing degree, here are some things to consider. At one point in your career as a nurse, you are most likely going to think about advancing your career. In the world of nursing, the […]

How Can You Save Money by Doing Family Financial Budgeting?

Budgeting is important. Here is how you can save money while budgeting.  Budgeting for yourself is usually easy. Sometimes you don’t even need a budget to be okay until your next payday when you know your exact desires and needs. On the other hand, Family Budget is a completely different game. The main reason is […]

How to Make the Perfect Sticky Rice and Sushi Rice- Without a Hassle

I love rice. So do my kids. Sushi rice, by far, is the absolute favorite here. Even if not made into sushi rice, sticky rice is something everyone asks for.  The thing is, sushi rice isn’t easy. And while I love rice, the food I pretty much hate most in the world is rice done […]

Car Accident Injuries Don’t Need to Affect Your Finances

Car accidents suck in so many ways, but one of the biggest ways you generally feel the repercussions of a car accident is in the financial aspect. Here are some things you can do to make sure that your car accident doesn’t cause your family a large financial toll. Getting involved in a car accident […]

Home Cleaning Services – Are They Worth the Investment?

I used to work doing cleaning for people, but needed to stop because of health issues I was having. After I stopped working for one family they switched to using a cleaning service and overall were happy with it. They had another pro and con that I’d to this list. Con is you don’t know […]