10 Tips for Dealing with Language Barriers When Traveling
In front of the Kyrenia Gate, in Nicosia, North Cyprus Traveling the world is one of the things I enjoy most. I’m so glad I’ve been able to visit 10 different countries in the last 8 years, 4 of them with my children. As a native English speaker, I am kind of spoiled in having […]
THCa Flower: A Guide to Proper & Safe Use
Marijuana is known for making people high. That is pretty much all people thought about it until the health effects of the cannabis plant were studied and they realized just how beneficial it was, and they started legalizing it for medical use. Many places fortunately have gotten rid of the ridiculous laws against its use […]
Allergy Friendly, Vegan Ceasar Salad and Dressing Recipe
I didn’t have Ceasar salad often growing up, but it is something I enjoy eating. Did you know where it originated? It has nothing to do with the Roman Caesars. It was named after Caesar Cardini, a restaurant owner, in Tijuana, Mexico, who made it up one day, ostensibly when he was low on ingredients, […]
Small Improvements to Consider Making to Your Home
Sometimes people feel like they need a change in their living situation. They might feel like they need to do a whole makeover of their home, with all new furniture, or maybe do construction, or even move. But those can be really expensive. You can make small improvements that don’t cost a lot of money […]
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 […]
