What Are Traditional Foods for St. Patrick’s Day?
I love exploring foods from different cultures around the world (look no further than my recipe section here), and with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, what better time to discuss these traditional Irish recipes? Unfortunately, throughout Irish history—both in Ireland and after immigrating to the U.S.—the Irish faced many hardships that led to financial struggles. […]
How to Find The Best Professional Painters in Lethbridge
Sometimes, you want to DIY things, like when I painted my father’s apartment after he moved out. It was a fun job, if tiring, and I enjoyed painting it with my son. But at this stage in my life, I don’t have the ability or physical energy to paint an apartment on my own. If […]
My Recent Frugal Accomplishments
Revamped leftovers chicken fried rice From time to time I like to make a list of the different ways I saved money in the last little while and share them here on this blog. First off, it makes me feel accomplished, because often in my life (especially dealing with disability and picky kids etc…) I […]
How to Get Rid of Spiders: Effective Solutions for Your Home
I’m not afraid of bugs. I’m not afraid of spiders. Usually. There are some exceptions. Like when I accidentally touched a millipede with my bare toe. Or giant cockroaches. Or furry spiders. Or spiders that have a red spot on them. But many people are terrified of them. One of my kids will only use […]
Selecting The Best Turkey Tour Packages
My children are part Turkish, as their great great grandmother emigrated from the city of Salonika, when it was part of the Ottoman Empire, to South Africa. Seeing my kids’ roots has long been an interest of ours, and we were able to get a taste of that when we went to the Turkish part […]
Citrus-Infused Carrot and Fennel Soup Recipe — Delicious Hot or Cold
I mentioned in previous posts how much I love fennel and shared a bunch of recipes using them. So it probably doesn’t surprise you that I bought a bunch. However, when I went to take them out of the fridge the other day to make some roasted fennel and fennel salad, I saw that almost […]
New Mothers and the Importance of Receiving Help
It doesn’t matter how capable of a person you think you are, how much you like to be independent and do things on your own, the postpartum period is challenging and takes a toll on a new mother’s mind and body. Babies aren’t born knowing when it is day and night, feeding doesn’t always go […]
Turkey Cranberry Rolada with Citrus Glaze — Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly
I get hungry every autumn when I see pictures of my friends’ Thanksgiving dinners, and it whets my appetite for the fall dishes typically served at these meals. But since I don’t live in the U.S., we don’t have Thanksgiving off, so making a full dinner on the same day that everyone else is […]
DIY vs. Hiring a Lawyer: Why Investing in Legal Help After a Car Accident Pays Off
A car accident is a really scary thing. If you’re lucky, all you’ll need to deal with are car issues, which can be no small matter. However, sometimes car crashes can cause serious health problems. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider hiring a lawyer instead of going the more frugal option […]
DIY Decor: Designing a Dream Nursery on a Budget
As a co-sleeping parent, who coslept until my kids were older than toddlers, having and decorating a nursery was never even a consideration for me. But for many parents, especially first time moms, decorating a nursery is something they’ve dreamed of, often even before they were pregnant. But doing so can really eat away at […]
