Kitchen Safety 101: Essential Rules Every Kid Should Know
Teaching your children to cook is one of the most important money saving skills you can give them, since homemade food is a fraction of the cost of ready made food, and if you are frugal in getting your ingredients, it can be even cheaper than that. Starting them young means that they will learn […]
Website Redesign in Progress
I hate change. You might not have known that about me, but I find change incredibly scary, especially when its something I invested a lot of time in or got used to something. This is especially so with technology. I don’t like getting new phones because then I have to learn a whole new thing. […]
A Guide to Family-Friendly Hikes
When my kids were younger, we used to go on lots of hikes. I had lots of energy but very little money, and homeschooled my kids so we had a lot of time together, and hiking was the perfect activity for us, as it was fun for the whole family and (usually) entirely free. We’d […]
5 Saving Tips for Your Next Move
I have no plans on moving, at least not for the next many years, because moving sucks, and I’m lucky enough to be able to own a home in a great community. But moving is something many people often need to do, and it can be quite pricey. Here are some ways that you can […]
Creating A Little Free Library For My Community
Throughout the years I’ve posted so many, many, many, many times about the bus stop book stop, the little free library that I go to get books and return books I no longer want. But for years I’ve been traveling, first by bus, and now by car, to a place that is out of my way, […]
Affordable Luxury: How to Choose an Elegant Engagement Ring on a Budget
Engagement rings, or 結婚戒指 in some cultures, have been a symbol of commitment ever since De Beers’ extremely successful marketing campaign declaring that “Diamonds are forever.” Diamond engagement rings have become the expected norm when couples decide to spend their lives together. However, diamond rings can be very costly. Some budget-conscious individuals today choose to […]
7 Substances People Might Abuse to Self-Medicate for Anxiety
When someone is dealing with mental health issues like anxiety, it can be overwhelming, and people may want to do anything to stop their suffering. While there are very good things that work for anxiety, such as therapy and psychiatric medication, quite a few people “self medicate” with the following for their issues which can […]
All About My Visit to the Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Specialist
It has been over 3 years since I got diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (my first post about it was here, in May of 2021) and in that time, I’ve been to the number one EDS specialist in my country (I’ll call her Dr G), learned so much more about my body and how […]
6 Essential Tips for Women Entrepreneurs Starting a Small Business
As a female entrepreneur navigating the exciting (and sometimes daunting) world of small business, I want to share 6 essential tips that helped me in starting and building my business. From crafting a clear vision to finding a supportive network, these insights will empower you to turn your entrepreneurial dream into a thriving reality. Modern […]
Why Borderline Personality Disorder Can Give New Meaning to Feeling Intense Emotions
Borderline personality disorder is probably one of the most misunderstood mental health diagnoses. In this post, which was a collaboration between me and another writer, we hope to educate you a bit more on this often misunderstood diagnosis. Men and women with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience intense emotions. Emotions often get supercharged, so what […]