Understanding the Real Cost of a Makeup Routine
Makeup can get expensive, especially when you keep buying new products without finishing the ones you already have. But you don’t need to give up wearing makeup to save money on it. Here are some ways to cut down on makeup expenses without sacrificing your beauty routine. Makeup can become one of those household expenses […]
What to Do With Vegetables That Are Going Bad
This post might make some people happy and might make some people very angry. It’ll be like the good old days of Penniless Parenting, when I wrote extra frugal but controversial stuff that people who needed to live very frugally were appreciative of, but others got upset about because it bucks conventional wisdom. It’s about […]
How Can Parents Help Children Become More Independent
As parents, one of our biggest goals is to raise kids who can eventually take care of themselves, without needing us to do everything for them. But teaching kids to be independent isn’t always easy, especially when it’s so much faster and easier to just do things ourselves, and when we don’t want to see […]
Can TMS Treatment Offer Relief for Stubborn Depression Symptoms?
As someone who deals with depression, I can tell you that it really, really sucks. Fortunately, with medication and therapy, mine is mostly managed, but there are some people for whom that combination is not enough. For them, TMS, transcranial magnetic stimulation, might be a good solution. If you haven’t heard of TMS before, read […]
How a Psychosis Therapist Helps Patients Reconnect With Reality
There are many causes of psychosis, and while medication is a very helpful route to help deal with it, a psychosis therapist can also be a useful tool to help patients reconnect with reality. Read on to learn more about what a psychosis therapist is and how they work with their clients to provide stability […]
Rose Finally Started School!!!
Today, October 11 (yes, I know the publish date of this post doesn’t match up, but that’s when this was written), my daughter Rose finally started school! This was not a simple journey, to say the least. For those of you following our journey, I’ve written before about the ridiculous school situation with my daughters. […]
How to Build a Frugal Home Routine That Supports Mental Health After a Baby’s Birth Injury
Having a baby with a birth injury can turn your life upside down, adding medical appointments and extra care on top of everything that already comes with having a newborn. When you’re already stretched thin, finding ways to make daily life easier without adding more expenses can make a real difference. Here are a few […]
10 Realistic Ways to Make Money From Home as a Parent in 2026
If you’re looking to make some extra cash, there are ways to earn money from the comfort of your own home. These aren’t necessarily full time jobs, (though some can become) but these are real, verified ways that you can earn money, and they are parent friendly as well. Included are the pluses and minuses […]
The School Saga Continues
Oh boy. I thought the school saga for my girls was over. After a lot of searching and repeated visits to two different municipalities, we finally got my daughters accepted to two different schools. My older daughter, Anneliese, was supposed to start school tomorrow, and my younger daughter, Rose, was supposed to start today, after […]
6 Mom-Friendly Apps for Tracking Macros Without a Spreadsheet
Tracking macros is one thing when you’re only cooking for yourself, but it gets a lot more complicated when you’re also feeding a family. Fortunately, there are apps that can make everything from tracking macros to meal planning and grocery shopping easier. Here are six worth checking out. Most macro tracking advice is written for […]