Gluten Free Honey Sweetened Carrot Cake Recipe — Dairy Free and Egg Free Options
My daughter Anneliese just turned 14! Can you believe it? She was just born! (For those of you who’ve been around here that long, I even wrote her birth story on this blog.) For her birthday, we celebrated with our family, with cake, fruit salad, and games, a low key and healthy birthday party, just […]
Why You Should Consider Credit Counseling Before Filing for Bankruptcy
Overwhelming debt can make it feel like bankruptcy is the only option left, even when other solutions exist. Bankruptcy, however, carries long-term consequences that can affect your credit, employment, and financial future. Credit counseling offers guidance and practical alternatives that may help you regain control before taking that step. It may be one of the […]
How Passive Income from Forex Can Help Families
I’ve always been interested in ways families can earn extra income without giving up family time. Passive income allows money to work in the background, which is why options like forex have become increasingly popular. In today’s volatile and uncertain global economy, many families are searching for ways to create steady income streams. The idea […]
How to Work Out What Your Car is Really Worth Before You Sell
I’ve sold exactly one car in my life, my old Chrysler Town and Country that needed so many repairs that it was no longer worth the upkeep. Because it was in working condition but not in great shape (it was an old car, after all) I couldn’t sell it for that much money- I was […]
I Was Told My Car Was a Write-Off; We Fixed It Anyway
I got into a car accident in October where I was rear ended and pushed into a car and a barrier in front of me. My car was pretty banged up. It was at the repair shop for a month and a half during which time I had a lot of expenses because of the […]
Starting A New Life Overseas: Tips For A Stress-Free And Affordable Move Abroad With Your Family
I moved abroad when I was 18, before I had a family of my own. It was challenging enough, and I learned firsthand how much planning, flexibility, and resilience it requires. But when moving with kids, it is even more difficult. Here are some tips on how to make your move abroad with your family […]
Conditional Love in Parenting: Signs, Impact, and Healthier Alternatives
Parenting teenagers is challenging, especially when they act in ways that is contrary to how we’d like them to behave. In those moments, it can be easy for connection and warmth to quietly become tied to performance or behavior. This is where many well-meaning parents slip into conditional love without realizing it. If you’ve ever […]
Why Minimum Deposit Casinos Are A Great Choice for Players on a Budget
Most conversations about money these days feel heavier than they used to, with rising costs making even small pleasures feel hard to justify. That’s why I’ve been thinking about what affordable, low-stress entertainment can look like when you’re trying to stick to a tight budget. I’ll be honest: most conversations about money these days start […]
Trauma Healing, Tutoring, and Finding My Footing at University
I mentioned in a recent post how challenging I was finding my statistics course in University, as well as an update on how I did last semester as well as how I was doing in social psychology, and I wanted to follow up on that. In therapy, I was talking about my stress in statistics, […]
Sobriety and Spirituality: Finding Meaning on the Healing Journey
Recovery is about more than giving something up—it’s about rebuilding meaning, connection, and a sense of wholeness in your life. For many people, spirituality becomes a powerful and personal tool that supports healing without requiring religion or rigid beliefs. Recovery isn’t just about quitting substances. It’s about rebuilding your life from the inside out—reclaiming your […]