A Fun and Frugal Girls Trip
I was invited to a get together with a bunch of other women a few hour drive from where I live. I knew I’d be driving there, and when the organizers asked if anyone was willing to give people lifts, I offered to do so, and ended up driving 5 other women up with me. […]
What Every Stressed-Out Parent Should Know About CBD
Oh, the stress of parenting. Life in general can be challenging but being a parent makes it exponentially more so. There are many things you can do to decrease your stress levels, fortunately. Some of them are lifestyle things, therapy is another, medication can help as well. And among the medications, there are more natural […]
How to Handle Insomnia When You’re the Only Parent Awake
Sleep issues. It seems like everyone has them these days. When you’re a parent and you need your energy to take care of your children, insomnia can really mess with your life. I have the opposite issue, in that I am tired all the time and want to sleep as much as possible, but I […]
Laptop Water Damage? My DIY Fix That Brought It Back to Life
I was sitting in the office of my car mechanic, Jerry, the other day. (I know, again. More on that in another post.) While I was waiting for him to take care of my car, I took out my computer to begin to work. (When better than when you have a few hours to kill […]
A Frugal Player’s Guide to Casino Deals
Gambling, while fun, can be a huge waste of money. But let’s say you want to have some fun but want to also be money smart? Free cash bonuses allow you to play for free- but there are catches you need to be aware of, and if you aren’t careful, you may end up spending […]
Saving Money by Avoiding Hidden Home Repair Disasters
Spending money on home repairs always is annoying. But if you could catch a repair now, you usually can save money by avoiding a much more expensive repair down the line. For example, if the water in your shower doesn’t stay inside but instead goes to places that aren’t waterproofed, you are likely looking at […]
GPS Trackers For Kids & Pets That Won’t Break The Bank
If you have a kid that wanders (like I had when my youngest was a preschooler) or you have a dog that sometimes sprints, you might think about ways to keep them safe and find them just in case. Here are some of the best GPS trackers for your young child and pets that are […]
Painful Sleeping with EDS? This Full Body Pillow Was a Game Changer
I don’t usually do product reviews on my blog, and this isn’t a paid product review, but it is something that has changed my life for the better, so I just had to share it with you. Why EDS Makes Sleep Complicated I saw this series of hilarious T-shirts about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. They show two […]
Teaching Grandparents & Relatives To Engage With Autistic Kids
As a parent of autistic kids and ones with special needs, I can tell you that there are relatives who have a hard time connecting to them, even though they want to, because they are different from what the relative expected. Unfortunately, there are relatives such as grandparents that may not be open to learning […]
The Hidden Costs of Eating Healthy and How to Keep It Affordable
Healthy diets can be more expensive than unhealthy ones. It simply is a fact that many ultra processed foods can be purchased cheaper than healthy whole foods. But while this is true in some cases, there are definitely ways to eat healthier foods without breaking the bank. I’ve written a lot about that here over […]
