Postpartum Pain Is Real — But Relief Is Possible
By the time I had my fourth child, my body felt like it had been through war. Pregnancy had never been easy on me, but my third and fourth were especially brutal—my pelvis and lower back took the worst of it. After each birth, I didn’t bounce back. I limped. Everything hurt. I was exhausted, […]
Understanding the Components of a CBD Starter Kit for Dogs
CBD is a handy tool to have in your health kit—it does so many great things for your body and mind, it’s almost like magic. And it’s not just for people—our furry friends can benefit too. Dogs can deal with anxiety, pain, inflammation, and more, and CBD offers a gentle, natural way to help. If […]
Comfortable Support: The Best Bra for Large Busts, Tricky In-Between Sizes, and Bendy Bodies
This one’s for the ladies—men, kindly scroll on by. Thanks! I just want to clarify that this is not an ad, no one is paying me to write this. I just found a solution that works for me and hopefully will for you too. Bras are one of the more annoying parts of womanhood. It’s […]
The Hormone Balancing Act: One Mom’s Guide to Midlife Wellness
Sometimes I think I’m younger than I am. I see a group of 17 and 18 year olds and think that I’m just a few years older than that, before I remember that my oldest child is that age, and I’m closer to menopause than I am to childhood. In fact, I’m at the age […]
Frugal Tip of the Day (FTOTD): Missed Your Amazon Return Window?
I’m starting a new series, called FTOTD, Frugal Tip of the Day, where its just a frugal idea I have, not neccesarily a long idea, long enough for a normal post, but worth sharing nonetheless. Here’s my first frugal tip of the day. Shopping on Amazon is great and really convenient, even if not […]
Motherhood and Mascara: Finding Balance in Your Beauty Routine
When you’re a busy mom—or honestly, just an exhausted human for any reason—finding time for beauty routines can feel nearly impossible. I love how I look with a full face of makeup, but that’s just not my day-to-day reality. Still, there are quick little things that help me feel more put together. For me, it’s […]
Interactive Learning: Enhancing Educational Value in Museums with 3D Walkthrough Animations for Kids and Parents
Do you take your children to museums? They’re great places to learn. Some museums are extremely hands on for children, and they pay attention to each exhibit. Other times, when I take my kids to museums, I point out “look at this beautiful necklace” and they admire it, then run off down the hall until […]
Exciting News – For the First Time in 21 Years…
It’s exciting to say, but for the first time in 21 years, I’m going back to school! I’m kind of nervous and also really looking forward to it. In 2003–2004, I spent a year at Cleveland State University as part of my high‑school program, earning both high‑school and college credit. The next two years I attended […]
Why Bounce Luggage Storage Is a Frugal Traveler’s Best Friend
I love travel. (Figured that out by now?) My dream is to visit as many places as possible, exploring our vast and wonderful world. So far I can tick 13 countries off my bucket list – US, Canada, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Turkish Cyprus, Georgia, Romania, England, Bulgaria, and my local country. And for […]
Frugal Co-Parenting: How to Raise Kids on a Budget After Divorce
One of the biggest reasons that people who should get divorced avoid getting divorced is the financial aspect. And I won’t minimize it, the financial challenges of being divorced are numerous. But it isn’t always like that. Sometimes divorce can actually improve your financial situation. And even if that isn’t the case, even if divorce […]