Why You Should Avoid Comparing Your Divorce To Others
Divorce is a deeply personal journey that challenges every part of your life — emotionally, financially, and mentally. During this time, it’s natural to look at how others have handled their divorces in search of comfort or guidance. However, comparing your experience to someone else’s can create unrealistic expectations and make healing even harder. Divorce […]
My Upcoming Trip Abroad to Bulgaria
I’ve waited on tenterhooks for this day to get closer, but as it’s only four days away, I think it’s about time I share my next frugal trip abroad. The reason I didn’t share earlier is because I had a trip to Malta back in May that was canceled for reasons out of my control […]
Culturally Sensitive Approaches to Mental Health and PTSD
As someone with PTSD, I’ve come to see how personal history and culture shape every step of the healing journey. What comforts one person might not make sense to another. Understanding those differences is what makes mental health care truly humane and effective. Read on to learn how to have a culturally sensitive approach to […]
The Courage to Begin Again: Why Relocating Could Be the Boldest Choice You Ever Make
My family and I have lived in the same town for the past 19 years, but we are hopefully moving soon to another town about an hour away, and are going this weekend to check it out. Relocating is a scary idea, but there are many reasons why it can be a great idea. Here […]
10 Unique Indoor Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
When your kid is a tween and you want to celebrate with them, birthday parties with a theme tend to be a big hit. And when you have a themed party, you can often keep down the cost of your party as long as it fits within the theme. Here are 10 unique indoor birthday […]
Simple Homemade Low Sugar Fruity Electrolyte Drink Recipe
I recently shared my low-sugar electrolyte drink recipe that I’ve been drinking lately, made with mint or lemon verbena, and it yields 1.5 liters. It’s a great way to get electrolytes without consuming too much sugar and without any artificial sweeteners. I wanted to create a sports drink based on my original, non low sugar, […]
What to Do with Old Family Photos: 7 Unique Ideas
Do you have a collection of old family photographs? What do you do with them? My uncle Jeffery has taken them and scanned a bunch and made Facebook albums for all of us to see, and I get to learn more about my family this way, seeing my grandparents and great grandparents and cousins at […]
How to Save Money on Fashion Photography
Have you ever thought about getting a fashion photoshoot but didn’t want to spend a fortune on it? While it can seem like professional images always come with premium price tags, a little planning, creative styling, and smart choices about photographers, locations, lighting, and editing can turn your vision into magazine-worthy results on a sensible […]
Keeping Teens Safe Online: Spotting Risks and Building Digital Resilience
Some parents manage to keep their teenagers off the internet, but for most people it isn’t tenable in today’s world, since much of our kids’ lives, including social lives, require having a cell phone and connectivity. But with this technology comes more dangers, which parents and teens must be aware of, in order to keep […]
My Dream Malta Itinerary for Someday
If you’ve been following along in the spring, you know I’d planned this solo Malta getaway as my first real break in forever — no kids, no caretaking, just me, some sunshine, and the freedom to wander. It was supposed to be a spontaneous, frugal adventure to reset my brain and spirit after years of […]