Mother Daughter Trip to London on a Budget; Day Two
Our second day in London, the frugal part of our mother daughter trip, was a great one, in which we spent no money other than some coffee to warm ourselves up. We left the hotel we were staying in early in the morning because we wanted to see the changing of the guards that started […]
Why Preventing Accidents Is Part of Living Frugally
Car accidents and other accidents eat up a big chunk of money. Ask me how I know… Doing what you can to prevent car accidents and other accidents is an important part of living a frugal life. Read more to find out why. When people talk about living frugally, they usually mean the day-to-day stuff: […]
Mother-Daughter Quick Trip to London on a Budget: Day One
My daughter, Rose, and I are on a trip to a few different countries and it isn’t a frugal trip. However, there are frugal things that we are doing, so I figured I’d share the frugal days that I am doing with her, so you can get ideas of what frugal things you can also […]
What Did Story Antagonists Teach Our Family About Conflict
I love reading books; the amount of books I own is more than the amount of space I currently have to store books. Reading is more than just an escape into another world, reading is a great way to learn new things, a great way to explore new topics and ideas, and reading with children […]
Custom Window Shutters: Smart Design Choices That Transform Your Home
Right now I’m traveling above the Arctic Circle, and it’s made me notice how important window shutters can be. In the winter they help keep out the cold, and during the endless daylight of summer they make it possible to darken a room enough to sleep. Most of us don’t deal with those extremes, but […]
Maximize Your Travel: Top Ways to Earn Rewards While You Explore
I love traveling on a budget, if you haven’t realized already. Here are some ways you can use credit cards to earn rewards to allow you to travel on a budget. Safe and frugal travels, y’all! How to Maximize Travel Rewards and Make Every Purchase Count Traveling the world can be an expensive endeavor, but […]
Easy Chewy Cinnamon Cookies Recipe – Gluten Free and Vegan
I have a new favorite type of cookie; I’ve made it 3 times over the past 2 weeks and it tastes delicious and gets rave reviews. It is basically an updated version of my cream of tartar free gluten free vegan snickerdoodles, except these are no fuss, no rolling in cinnamon sugar, no needing measuring […]
Leveraging Resources To Manage Your Credit Score
Ugh, I hate the concept of credit scores. I used to think we don’t have them in my country, but we do, and because of factors beyond my control my credit score is really sucky and its affected my ability to do so many things. If you live in the US, here are some suggestions […]
Prioritising Mental Wellbeing in Today’s Fast-Paced World
I’m a huge fan of taking care of mental health. I’ve been in therapy for the past 10 years and it has changed my life, made me go from having regular panic attacks to functioning well. Here’s why you should take care of your mental health and suggestions as to how you can do so. […]
Short-Term Solution or Long-Term Plan? Assessing Financial Choices for Families
Money decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to balance today’s needs with tomorrow’s goals. Understanding how short-term solutions and long-term planning work together can help your family move forward with clarity and confidence. Managing money as a family is an ongoing journey shaped by changing seasons of life. Priorities evolve, responsibilities expand, […]
