If Exercise with Disabilities and EDS Feels Impossible, Read This: Pool & Gym Solutions That Helped Me
I recently wrote about getting my first gym membership which includes membership to the pool, after over a year of trying to go to swim more regularly. Ever since I went to the EDS specialist about 3 years ago and she told me that, in her opinion, if I went to the pool to swim […]
Unlocking Home Equity: Retirement for Parents on a Tight Budget
Many parents today find themselves caught between rising living costs and the pressure to save for retirement. With home equity often being their largest asset, it’s frustrating to watch it sit unused while bills pile up. This post explores how reverse mortgages can offer a practical, though complex, solution to bridge that financial gap. After […]
4 Ways to Get From Tampa Airport to Downtown: Which Is the Most Cost-Efficient?
When traveling frugally, it is important to factor in how you are getting from the airport to the city you are exploring, as I discovered when I went to Brussels and found that the airport was far from the city, and I needed to pay for transportation to and from the airport. This can end […]
Korean Inspired Marinated Vegetable Salad
I got the idea for this salad when I went to my friend Leah for dinner. She served a salad that was salty, umami rich, and vinegary, mushrooms and bean sprouts, together with greens and more. When I got home, I did my best to recreate it, using swiss chard as the greens, because they’re […]
How Mushroom Supplements Can Boost Your Dog’s Immune System
Usually when thinking about supplements, you probably will think of prenatal ones, or just for you and your kids. But supplements can also help your pets stay healthy and need fewer expensive vet visits. Here is how supplements based off of medicinal mushrooms can keep your pup as healthy as can be. How Mushroom Supplements […]
How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget | Step-by-Step Guide
Weddings are beautiful. And they can be an amazing way to start off a marriage on a positive note. And they also can be a great way to start off a marriage in tremendous debt. Fortunately there are ways to have absolutely gorgeous weddings without breaking the bank. While I didn’t make a wedding, I did […]
Mental Wellness Strategies for Parents Navigating Disability & Financial Stress
As a parent of kids with disabilities, I know how heavy the mix of caregiving, stress, and money worries can feel. You’re not alone in this—there are real ways to cope, and your wellbeing matters too. Here is some research on the topic as well as some resources that will hopefully help you cope with […]
Frugal Tip of the Day (FTOTD): Saving Hard Rice
It’s that time again. Another frugal tip of the day (FTOTD). The series where something might not be “enough” for a regular post but I’m going to make these separate posts anyhow. Fixing Your Inedible Rice I am very picky about my rice. It is one of those few foods that I need to have […]
Coping with Anxiety When Parenting Feels Overwhelming
Parenting can be so exhausting and overwhelming, but on top of that there are the mental health implications. Raising kids can be anxiety inducing, and then add in the state of the world and what will be with your kids when they grow up and it is even harder. And if you deal with anxiety […]
Why DIY Home Makeovers with Steel Metal Buildings Are a Smart Money Move
Sometimes you need to add space to your home. We did that by converting an empty stairwell into a loft bedroom. However, sometimes there isn’t room inside your home but you still need space. Consider using a pre-fab building kit in your yard. If you aren’t super handy, it is a decent way to DIY […]