How to Stand Strong When Caring for Children and Parents Simultaneously
People my age are starting to be part of the sandwich generation, with parents that are elderly and need tending to, while also taking care of younger children. It still is a shock to me to realize my parents are actually getting old, and they’re not nearly as old as many of my peers’ parents. […]
6 Tips for Paying Off Your Credit Card Debt
As parents, we can just hand our kids over to their teachers and let them do the work. But to have your child succeed there, your involvement helps. Do you want to be involved in your children’s education to make sure that they have the best chance at being successful there? Here are some tips […]
Hello From Cyprus — For The Moment
When my oldest son was almost 11, I went on a trip with him to Craiova, Romania, his first time ever leaving our country, his first time ever on a plane. My other kids wanted to go on trips with me as well, and I told my kids that the summer before they turned 11 […]
4 Key Things to Know Before Investing in Stocks
When you are looking to earn money, or when you finished all the steps in the Dave Ramsey method, first paying off all your debts, and now trying to build wealth, buying stocks can help increase your net worth. However, doing it badly can cause you to lose a lot of money. But doing it […]
Stress-Free Parenting on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Reclaim Your Calm
Parenting is not for the faint at heart. So many stressors. So many things that can go wrong. But to parent well, we do need to maintain our calm, somehow. I use therapy for that and it helps a lot. But it’s quite expensive. But there are plenty of other ways I also try to […]
Getting Myself Custom Orthotics- Finally
Getting Myself Custom Orthotics- Finally 1 An analysis of where my feet put pressure when I stand. (Note the absence where my toes don’t even touch the ground? And how they aren’t matching?) My friend Bea has often told me how much her feet hurt her all the time but especially at the end […]
Planning Ahead to Cover Your Family’s Health Care Costs
I am very happy to live in a place with universal medical insurance, so paying for medical care isn’t something I typically worry about, other than things like rare expensive procedures like one I am contemplating doing. For many people, though, this isn’t the case, and medical debt is one of the most common types […]
Momcozy DinerPal High Chair Offers a Long-Lasting Feeding Solution for Modern Families
When you are raising little ones (mine are not so little anymore!) you need to figure out the best way to feed them. Are you going to feed them in a stroller (like I’ve seen many people do), standard high chairs, or something else? Or would you use a modular high chair that will last […]
My Recent Frugal Accomplishments
My Recent Frugal Accomplishments 1 It’s that time again, where I write up the list of frugal things I’ve done recently for everyone to see. This provides me with accountability, sometimes inspires me to do more frugal things (so I can write about it here after), and reminds me when I feel like I’m […]
Social Media and Online Solicitation of Minors: How to Keep Kids Safe
Social media and kids, oh boy is that a loaded topic. Some people say absolutely not, not until they are much older. Some give from a young age. Some only give with very strict supervision. Every parent does what they consider best based on what they know after talking to professionals. But it is a […]
