Escape the Rent Trap: How Park Model Homes Can Help You Own a Home Sooner
Have you dreamed of owning your own home but thought that was just a pipe dream, that it was something you never could afford? That you’d just be spending money on rent every month, and while the rent prices rise, your income wouldn’t really, and eventually you’ll need to move to a smaller and smaller […]
4 Costly Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
I’ll be honest, thinking about retirement fills me with anxiety. Just thinking about what the future state of my finances will be is enough to fill me with dread. I know I need to be planning ahead, because I don’t want to need to rely on my children taking care of me when I am […]
Our Frugal Georgia Trip – Day 5, Part 2: How to Pay for Parking as a Tourist in Tbilisi
On my trip to Georgia, street parking was free in the first two cities I visited, Kutaisi and Batumi. Tbilisi, the third city we visited was another story. And of course, it wasn’t a simple one. Tbilisi used to have free street parking, but because of congestion issues they have instituted parking zones- the more […]
How Can You Speed Up Your Book Nook Assembly Without Sacrificing Quality: Efficient Tips for Better Results
When I first heard the phrase “book nook” it always meant a cozy little area where you could go to read books comfortably. And while they still mean that, there is another meaning for the phrase today. Book nooks also are these little scenes, often magical, that are the size of a large book, that […]
Baby Monitor That Will Save You A Lot Of Money And Hassle
I remember the first baby monitors I saw- we had some in my childhood home so my parents could hear my little brother or sister when they were napping in their room. As a parent, I didn’t use baby monitors, because my kids co-slept with me, and we lived in a very small house where […]
Our Frugal Georgia Trip – Day 5, Part 1: Visiting the Bear Sanctuary
In December, my son Ike and I went on a frugal trip to the country of Georgia. On the fifth day of our trip, we woke up in the morning after our day on our self guided tour of Kutaisi, and it was time to make the 3 hour drive to Tbilisi where we would […]
How to Customize Your Kitchen with DIY Projects
One thing nice about owning your own home is the ability to change things up and make it more to your liking. Of course, you can do this somewhat with a rental place, as long as you don’t make any permanent changes or if your rental contract doesn’t have rules against making holes in walls. […]
Mallorca and Puglia: Top Spots for Unforgettable Family Trips and Celebrations
There are many ways to travel. Sometimes, the goal is to see as much as possible while spending as little as possible—something I’ve done on many of my trips, including my recent budget-friendly trip to Georgia, where I spent just $13 on an Airbnb for my last night. But other times, travel is about relaxation, […]
DIY Glimmer Costume from She-Ra: Easy Cosplay Tutorial
My daughters and their friends decided to go together to a local science fiction fantasy convention. Though I’ve been before, I never wore costumes, but my daughters wanted to cosplay their favorite characters. I didn’t want to buy a ready made costume for many reasons. First off, I enjoy creating costumes. Secondly, ready made costumes […]
How to Relocate on a Budget
When we bought our current home, it was after two hellacious moves. Buying a home felt like a good reason to never need to move again, and we made our home in such a way that it would be suitable for us for a long time. However, over time my family and I have changed, […]
