Benefits of Vitamin D for Babies
One of the things that always shows up badly on my blood work is my vitamin D levels. It feels like whatever I do I can’t get it high enough. Fortunately, my last blood test showed that I went from severely deficient to low average. Here is why vitamin D is important, especially for developing […]
Moving on a Budget: Things You Need to Consider
Moving is one of those things where unexpected costs seem to just add up. Here are some things to consider when trying to move on a budget. There may be a number of reasons why you want a new home for yourself and your family. Having children may mean that more room is required. Alternatively, […]
How My Frugality and Cooking Changed Because of Picky Kids with Sensory Issues
My, how times change. You never know what curveballs life will throw at you. My life now and how I live frugally is drastically different from how I did in the past. I remember when I lived an extremely frugal life by necessity, and I tried to find out what the absolute cheapest foods were, […]
What To Expect When Filing For Divorce
Other than getting married and having kids, getting divorced is basically one of the biggest and most drastic changes in people’s lives, and it can be completely overwhelming. One of the ways to reduce the stress and worry is to be more prepared. Hopefully, this post will help reassure you so you know what you […]
10 Tips To Help You Practice Safe Driving With Hyperactive Kids
I love driving. It is so convenient and useful… but when kids are in the picture it can turn from fun to scary, especially if the kids are fighting or refuse to sit still in the car. Here are some tips to help keep your drive safer when transporting hyperactive kids. As a parent, you […]
Gluten Free Vegan Banana Bread Recipe — Allergy Friendly and Frugal
When I have overripe bananas I usually make smoothies and don’t have any left for banana bread, but recently I had a lot of bananas overripe at once and therefore had enough to use for baking without affecting our smoothie making capabilities. My problem with most banana bread recipes is they call for a specific […]
Giving Your Pet the Best Quality of Life When Finances Are Scarce
I’ve had my dog for about 4 years now, and getting her was one of the best decisions of my life. We got her at a time when finances were more challenging than they are now, and I was concerned that she would cost us a lot of money, but 4 years later we are […]
Selling your house: A guide to open home viewings
Are you a home owner who needs to sell their house, either to be able to move to a house that is better suited to your family, or because you are moving to a new area, or selling for any other reason? You want to be able to make as much money on your home […]
Progress Report on Building My Son’s Loft Bedroom
Wow. Do I have an update for you! But since I have been so busy that I didn’t write updates as they went along, I actually will be dividing this into two (or three) updates to make it more manageable to read, and so you can actually feel like you’re following along with the project. […]
Before Gambling: The Best And Worst Casino Game Odds
Some people enjoy gambling and going to casinos. The thing is, when you do that, you need to know that the odds are stacked against you. You are more likely to lose money than you are to win. You therefore, when gambling, should just be doing it for the fun, have a set budget and […]
