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! […]
Edible Weed for Sleep: Does It Work?
I don’t have a sleeping problem. Correction, my problem is I sleep too much; I don’t have a problem going to sleep. For others, falling asleep is really challenging. Some people choose to use pharmecuticals to help them fall asleep and stay asleep more easily, and others choose to use herbal medicine to help with […]
What to Know When Creating a Family Emergency Fund
When I first started on my frugal journey and heard about Dave Ramsey, I learned about the importance of having an emergency fund. But it seemed impossible. I wasn’t even making it through the month as it was. Still, I realized that without an emergency fund, you’re even more screwed—because emergencies will come up, and […]
A Super Spontaneous International Getaway
I am so psyched, you have no idea! For so long, I’ve been exhausted and burnt out. Parenting is exhausting even in the best of times — but add being a single mom, raising special needs kids, and managing your own disabilities, and it’s no wonder the burnout runs even deeper. The last time this […]
Orlando Family Vacation: Tips for Parents to Save Big and Have Fun
Oh, you know how much I love traveling if you’ve read my blog for even a short amount of time. (And if you just look at the menu bar at the top and the different categories of posts featured below, you can see just how many are dedicated to cheap travel. I’ve been to Orlando […]
Why Should You Know About Different Kratom Strains Before Buying?
Kratom is a plant from Asia that has been used medicinally for centuries, and in more recent years has found its way into the west, where people use it as a natural medicine, often to help with chronic pain or stress. There haven’t been enough studies on it to properly determine its efficacy or safety, […]
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. […]
