Bucket List Destinations to Try Without Expending Your Life Savings
I have a bucket list of places I’d love to visit at some point in my life. Most of them are in places that aren’t so affordable for me to visit right now. Places include South Korea, Japan, India, Vietnam, and Thailand… but I would also love to be able to take my kids to […]
Is Making Homemade Tomato Paste Worthwhile With Very Cheap Tomatoes?
I’ve written a few times already about how cheap produce has been locally lately. Tomatoes are among the vegetables that have been sold for 10 cents per pound at my local grocery store. Since I wanted to take advantage of this pricing, and there’s only so long produce can last in my refrigerator, I’ve been […]
The essentials for your nursery: Creating a cozy and functional space for your baby
While my baby making years are long since over, thankfully (my 4 kids are more than enough), I have some people near and dear to me that are having a child, some for the first time. It can be so overwhelming to know what to do, what you need to get, etc… and part of […]
5 Ways to Survive a Cash Flow Crunch
We all know what it’s like. Everything is fine and dandy and then you get hit with a massive bill you weren’t expecting, like my car that suddenly needs its gearbox rebuilt… Fortunately, I had set aside some money to pay for air conditioners for my kids’ rooms… which means that I have the cash […]
DIY Fixing My Problematic Door Handles
The builders who built my house and the rest of the houses in my project did a shoddy job in certain areas… and doors have been a particular issue. For a while my front door handle kept falling off. There is a metal rod called a spindle going through the door that is attached to […]
How To Ensure Children’s Wellbeing At Schools
Schools can do so much for a child’s mental state. A good environment at school, with the right teachers who believe in them and treat them well, not to mention the right social scene, can build up a child and make a difference for their entire life. Conversely, with teachers who do problematic things, or […]
5 Steps to Help You Choose a Good Divorce Lawyer
Oh boy, do I have stories to tell you about terrible divorce lawyers. I have so many friends who have been through divorce and they got so screwed over because of the ineptitude of their lawyers. In many cases, it is because these lawyers were from legal aid, since they couldn’t afford their own lawyer. […]
Making and Canning a Whole Bunch of Homemade Salsa For Dirt Cheap
When I went to the grocery store and saw tomatoes being sold at 10 cents a pound, I didn’t know how long the sale would last, if this was just a one or two day sale, or longer term. Since they were so cheap, I wanted to take advantage of the price, and buy more […]
Smile Bright and Save Tight: Your Guide to Affordable Dental Care
Dental care can really get you into a financial hole, especially if you need expensive dental care like crowns or implants. Fortunately, I haven’t had any really expensive dental care needed. I am also glad that in my country a little after my kids were born they made national insurance cover dentistry until the age […]
Student Accommodations On A Budget: A Complete Guide
It’s intimidating to think about, but college is right around the corner for my kids- my son graduates high school at the end of June!!! My son said that he can’t wait to move out of the house when he’s able to, since he doesn’t love where we live (he finds it inconvenient) and doesn’t […]
