How Prioritizing Mental Wellness Helps You Parent More Calmly
Oh boy, does parenting take a lot of patience. I sit here writing this at 2 am during summer vacation when my kids are still awake and I’m needing to parent them still at this hour of the night, when everyone should be asleep. How can I do this, while remaining calm? Self care, learning […]
Fixing Our Water Damaged Ceiling and Other Peeling Paint
There are many nice things about home ownership. But there are some things that just suck. The concept of the cobbler’s children go barefoot very much applies here. Since there is no rush to do things to fix your home, not the same way there is for your tenant’s home if you’re a good landlord, […]
Fall in Love with Your Home Again: Tips for a Cozy Reset
What perfect timing for this post. Today my kids and I are doing a little home makeover. Or rather, we’re filling in holes in the walls, removing water damage and filling in what was pockmarked from the damage, and then painting much of our house. When your house feels blah, when you want your home […]
When Your Teen Relapses: How To Help Them Get Sober Again
Parenting a teenager is hard as it is, with all the trials and tribulations of adolescence. When your teenager is dealing with addiction, that is even more challenging. If your teenager is struggling in that area and then relapses, what can you do to help them? Here’s what you can do. Read on for more […]
The Wellness Revolution: Upgrading Your Environment for a Healthier Life
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how wellness isn’t just about food and fitness—it’s also about where we spend our time. Our homes, the spaces we work in, even our bathrooms, all have a powerful effect on how we feel, think, and function. It’s easy to overlook our physical environment when we talk about […]
Frugal Tip of the Day (FTOTD): Saving and Repurposing Dried Out Chicken
It’s that time again; another Frugal Tip of the Day (FTOTD)! You know those little money-saving ideas that aren’t quite big enough for a whole post? That’s what this series is all about. Repurposing Dried Out Chicken I don’t know about you, but sometimes my kids don’t want to eat leftover chicken that I have […]
Planning a Fresh Start in a New City? Here’s What to Do First
I hate moving with a passion, but my family and I decided that we will be moving to a new community next summer. Originally we were thinking about moving this summer, but we made the decision to close to the time and we needed to give ourselves enough time to plan and fix up this […]
Smart Ways to Save on Camping Gear
My best friend Michelle and I are in the process of planning our families’ yearly camping trip. It is one of the highlights of our summer, and we can’t wait. Camping gear can be expensive- after this many years of camping we are all set with our gear. But if you’re starting out, or if […]
Throwing a Fancy Party for Over 100 – How to Do It Frugally: Part Two – Everything But the Food
So I mentioned a few months ago about this fancy party for about 100 people I threw on a budget. This is part two, “the everything else.” The food was only one part of the party—and honestly, the easier part for me to talk about. This section is all about the decor, clothing, music, logistics, […]
Discover Spring Magic: Exciting Activities for Family Fun
If you live down under, spring is right around the corner, and you’ll love these spring activities to do with your family, most of them completely free. And in addition to being fun, they all have extra benefits, from educational to character growth benefits. If you live in the northern hemisphere, not to worry- most […]