How to Relocate on a Budget

When we bought our current home, it was after two hellacious moves. Buying a home felt like a good reason to never need to move again, and we made our home in such a way that it would be suitable for us for a long time. However, over time my family and I have changed, […]

Spring Cleaning Tips for Pest Prevention on a Budget

Spring is here and it’s time to clean. Maybe think about finally putting away that suitcase that has been sitting in your room since your trip to Georgia in December (Penny, I’m looking at you).  Spring is as good an excuse as any to finally finish that. (Penny…) When spring cleaning, it is also great […]

Struggling To Breathe Lately

Back in November, I had a bad cough for over 2 weeks, and it wasn’t getting better. When I noticed I was wheezing and felt short of breath, I took my blood oxygen level with a pulse oximeter I bought during the corona period, and it showed my oxygen levels as about ninety or so. […]

Easter Activities for Baby: A Guide to a Memorable First Easter

t’s getting warmer, and spring is nearly here. Along with the warmer weather come many things, and if you’re a religious person, the spring holidays are approaching. Easter holds cherished memories for many, and with a new baby, you’ll want to create new memories with your little one. Even if they don’t remember their first […]

From Budgeting to Execution: A Guide to Planning Home Improvements

When we moved into our current home about 8 years ago, we were lucky enough that we bought the apartment when they were building it, so we were able to have them build it to our specifications and so we didn’t need many changes. As the years passed, we ended up needing an extra bedroom […]

Easy Chicken Tangsuyuk Pancake – Korean Sweet and Sour Crispy Chicken Recipe

I love Korean food. It is probably my favorite cuisine, other than possibly Tex Mex or Middle Eastern. Or Chinese. I even used to make Korean food and sell it as takeout, a couple of years ago when my body hurt less. Who doesn’t like sweet and sour chicken? Periodically I crave crispy, deep-fried chicken […]

Unlocking Independence: The Power Of Assist Personal Activities

As someone with a disability that can affect my life tremendously, there are things that I cannot do without getting injured. Fortunately, I have children living with me that can help me with them, like carrying in groceries, lifting heavy things, and mopping floors, activities that are particularly problematic for me with my Ehlers Danlos […]

Homemade Gluten Free Vegan Soft Pretzels Recipe

Gluten Free Vegan Soft Pretzels

I was never the biggest bread fan, so going off gluten wasn’t such a big deal for me in that sense. Pasta? Eh, gluten free stuff isn’t perfect, but it’s nearly as good if fresh, and I haven’t been lacking in that area in the 14 years since going gluten free. Pizza was one of […]

Financial Planning for Growing Families

When someone is single, you can sometimes be a little carefree with money, because there aren’t so many expenses. But when you start a family, and as your kids grow, more and more expenses come up, and that’s when you need to get more money smart. Making a budget is extremely important to make sure […]