From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Relaxing After the Holidays
After the overwhelm of the holidays, you might still feel like you haven’t fully gotten back on your feet. (I know I still haven’t.) Returning not just to real life, but getting that mental equilibrium can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you relax and calm your mind after the business and the […]
Choosing the Perfect Family Van—New vs. Previously Owned
I have a minivan. A 17 year old minivan. It is my second one, since my first one died after just 6 months, and then I went and got another. For frustrating reasons, my only choice is to get not just a used car, but an old one, but when you’re shopping for your family, […]
Lemony Herb Roasted Fennel Recipe — Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly, and Easy
Fennel is one of my favorite vegetables. It makes me happy when winter comes around and the price of fennel drops to only 25-40 cents a pound, so I can buy a lot of it and make so many different types of dishes with it. I looked through my archive and I have so many […]
Budget-Friendly Home Improvements: When to DIY and When to Hire Professionals
I love to DIY. Not only is it a terrific money saver, it gives such a feeling of accomplishment when finished. I built my son’s bedroom myself (I know, I still never posted a final post about it; I plan on doing it in the very near future) but I knew that there would be […]
Your Daughter Is Getting Married: Here’s What to Help Her With and How to Do It in Style
As my kids are getting older, I am thinking more about the future and what my kids will be doing. I’ve been telling my kids that they should not get married as young as I did, because it will set them up for a life of financial struggle most likely. But both my sons are […]
Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe — Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly, and Easy
I was in the grocery store the other day, after coming back from my trip to Georgia, where we had a more limited diet (because I’m only going to be buying a few different spices and seasonings for cooking when traveling), and I was trying to come up with terrific menu ideas that would satisfy […]
How to Hire an Event Photographer on a Budget: Tips for Parents and Families
I haven’t hired an event photographer many times. In fact, I only did it once other than at my wedding. And the last time, I honestly blew it. I waited until too close to the event and had to use who was available, without having first seen his work, and I hate how I look […]
4 Indoor Gardening Projects for Tenants with Children
I remember how much I desperately wanted to be able to grow things when we were living in our old tiny apartment. I tried growing things and wasn’t so successful with most of them, unfortunately. But it wasn’t about the apartment gardening, it was that I’m just not the best with plants, because even in […]
The 9 Types of Toxic and Abusive Partners, According to Lundy Bancroft
As the moderator of a support group for women who are divorced, divorcing, or considering divorce, I get a lot of women reaching out to me when they’re in unhealthy marriages. They don’t know if things are bad enough to leave, if their relationship is actually abusive, etc. I remind these women that a marriage […]
How Can Tutors Help a Child Struggling with Traditional Teaching Methods
Let’s face it. Schools aren’t generally built to cater to different learning styles- it is hard to tailor your education method to each child when there’s a class of 20 or more children. Teachers do their best, but sometimes your child still will struggle and need extra help. If you as a parent are able […]
