5 Ways to Survive a Cash Flow Crunch
We all know what it’s like. Everything is fine and dandy and then you get hit with a massive bill you weren’t expecting, like my car that suddenly needs its gearbox rebuilt… Fortunately, I had set aside some money to pay for air conditioners for my kids’ rooms… which means that I have the cash […]
DIY Fixing My Problematic Door Handles
The builders who built my house and the rest of the houses in my project did a shoddy job in certain areas… and doors have been a particular issue. For a while my front door handle kept falling off. There is a metal rod called a spindle going through the door that is attached to […]
How To Ensure Children’s Wellbeing At Schools
Schools can do so much for a child’s mental state. A good environment at school, with the right teachers who believe in them and treat them well, not to mention the right social scene, can build up a child and make a difference for their entire life. Conversely, with teachers who do problematic things, or […]
5 Steps to Help You Choose a Good Divorce Lawyer
Oh boy, do I have stories to tell you about terrible divorce lawyers. I have so many friends who have been through divorce and they got so screwed over because of the ineptitude of their lawyers. In many cases, it is because these lawyers were from legal aid, since they couldn’t afford their own lawyer. […]
Making and Canning a Whole Bunch of Homemade Salsa For Dirt Cheap
When I went to the grocery store and saw tomatoes being sold at 10 cents a pound, I didn’t know how long the sale would last, if this was just a one or two day sale, or longer term. Since they were so cheap, I wanted to take advantage of the price, and buy more […]
Smile Bright and Save Tight: Your Guide to Affordable Dental Care
Dental care can really get you into a financial hole, especially if you need expensive dental care like crowns or implants. Fortunately, I haven’t had any really expensive dental care needed. I am also glad that in my country a little after my kids were born they made national insurance cover dentistry until the age […]
Student Accommodations On A Budget: A Complete Guide
It’s intimidating to think about, but college is right around the corner for my kids- my son graduates high school at the end of June!!! My son said that he can’t wait to move out of the house when he’s able to, since he doesn’t love where we live (he finds it inconvenient) and doesn’t […]
My Local Store Became “The Super Cheap Store”!
I wrote quite a few times about the super cheap grocery store that is near my physical therapist’s office, that was so incredibly affordable that I made sure to do as much grocery shopping there as possible, despite it being far from my house, because the price difference was just so significant. I never quite […]
Create Lasting Memories with These Unique Dad Experience Gifts
When we love someone, it is nice to show that love by getting them gifts. Sometimes, though, especially if someone is either tight on space or appreciates more minimalism, giving an experience as a gift is appreciated the most, especially when you are doing that experience together as a family. The upside of this is […]
Ways for Earning an Alternative Allowance with a Full-Time Job
It is so frustrating when you work hard at a full time job and it still isn’t enough to cover the bills. Here are some ways you can make some more money on the side. (But dang it, all jobs should have living wages, this should never be an issue… excuse my rant.) In today’s […]
