Free Groceries and What I Did With Them
When I was putting these groceries on my counter to photograph them, my kid asked me why I was doing that, why I’m putting free things I’m given, because not everyone is able to get free things like this, and what am I teaching people by posting these things? So I wanted to address that […]
Tips for Starting a Catering Business At Home
I long dreamed of opening a restaurant, but life is complicated. I decided to start small, to try to make food and sell it from home, a small time catering business, during COVID. It was great and I had a good time, but my body ended up hurting me too much to be able to […]
How to Sell Your San Diego Home With Pets
If you’re planning on moving and want to sell your home, having a pet can make things more challenging, especially if you’re selling to people who aren’t animal people. Here are some ways to make it easier to sell your home, even if you have animals living with you. Even in a hot market like […]
Going Back to the Super Cheap Grocery Store
2 months ago I wrote about being in an area that I usually am not, and going to a branch of the cheaper grocery store that I usually shop in, and being shocked about how cheaper everything was there, especially produce, despite it being the same company. If you haven’t seen that post, it would […]
Cohabitation 101 – What To Consider Before Moving In With Your Children
As a divorced mom, one of the biggest reasons I never want to get married again is kids. When you have kids, or when someone you are dating has kids, they add a lot of extra layers of complexity to the relationship, and in many cases can even be the cause of a relationship ending. […]
Ideas for Side Hustles to Get Passive Income
Money doesn’t grow on trees, we’re told. Of course, you can’t get something from nothing. However, there are some things you can do to earn money that don’t take as much active effort; this is what is referred to as passive income. Generally they aren’t enough to be your full income, but as a side […]
Recent Frugal Accomplishments
My recent frugal accomplishments are now back to our regularly scheduled programming! I tried to post this a week after my last one so you could see how much I got done in a week, but time flew by, so instead of I have three (or is it 4?) weeks’ worth of frugal stuff. It’s fun […]
