What You Can Feed Me: Meal Train Ideas for Gluten & Lactose-Free Diets
After my hospitalization with IIH, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and slow healing, I went back to the ER today to see if they could do a blood patch, and they sent me home without it, telling me to rest flat on my back as much as possible. Thats the only way to heal. Which means cooking […]
Why a Free Legal Consult Is Absolutely Worth Your Time
As a divorcee—and as someone with many divorced friends—I’ve seen firsthand how much a lawyer can shape the outcome of a case, often impacting your life for years to come. But it’s not just about finding a good lawyer; it’s about finding the right one. Different lawyers have different strengths, styles, and priorities, and hiring […]
Family-friendly Turkey: Exploring rich culture without breaking the bank
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but my children have Turkish roots. Their paternal great grandmother was Turkish, from Salonika (now Thessaloniki and part of Greece) and going to Turkey to see their past has long been a dream of mine. But is it affordable? Yes, and it is a great vacation spot for families […]
Touring Tbilisi on a Budget — Our Frugal Georgia Trip, Day 6
In December, my son and I went to Georgia for a week and it was really amazing. I always seem to take forever to write up about my trip afterwards, because during my trip the first few days I post updates, but then I get tired because of traveling, and then once I get home […]
Smart and Fun Ways to Support Learning at Home
As a former homeschooler, and unschooler, I can tell you that the best way to teach kids at home is not to have “school at home”. While I haven’t homeschooled in many years, I wrote a blog post during Corona about why Covid “homeschooling” isnt actually homeschooling, and then how to actually make learning at […]
Can You Do Venice Cheaply? Yes, and Here’s How
I’ve shared before that one of the places on my travel bucket list is Venice. I first went to Bruges and it sort of satisfied that itch a bit, and then I booked a ticket to Venice but it got canceled because of Covid Delta lockdown… but I still plan on going there one day, […]
There Goes My Malta Trip
I was supposed to be going away to Malta today. Supposed to being the key word. Then I ended up in the ER because of a persistent headache, was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and was hospitalized for 5 days. The entire time I was in the ER and in the hospital, I kept telling […]
Before You Fly: The Family Pre-Travel Checklist
Family trips can be life changing in a good way. So many incredible memories to add to your children’s core memories (a la Inside Out). But in order to have a good and successful trip, there are some preparations that need to be made. Here is a checklist of things you should take care of […]
How to Transform Your Kitchen (and Budget!) with Smart Shopping Hacks
Kitchen tools and equipment can get pricey, especially if you, like myself, have so many different types of tools because you enjoy cooking and having specialty items to use for them. (No joke, I have a ton of cabinets for pots, pans, and dishs, and they are bursting at their seams.)Here’s how you can keep […]
Hospitalized?! And More Answers
Universe, I know I said I desperately needed a break from my kids — and yes, the last time I felt that way, even five days alone with COVID in an Airbnb somehow did the trick. But just to clarify: I wasn’t asking to be hospitalized for a few days as my “break” this time! […]
