How to Keep Your Family Safe During a Major Home Construction Project
Doing a home construction project while living in your home is challenging, but while kids are living there makes it even more difficult. We did one home construction project, building a loft bedroom for my kid, but we did it ourselves and it was a small project overall. Here’s how to keep your family safe […]
Gizzards and Mushrooms in White Wine Reduction Recipe: Frugal, Gluten Free, Paleo, Allergy Friendly
I used to make gizzards all the time. I even wrote a manifesto about gizzards. Why? Because they are the absolute cheapest type of meat I can get round these parts, since at $1.42 per pound, they cost around the same price as chicken wings, the other cheapest cut of meat, but they are pure […]
Maintaining a Clean Home Through Effective Floor Care Routines
Floor care is one of the areas of housekeeping that I struggle the most with; other than sweeping and picking up what is on the floor, rarely does more get done. It is easy to underestimate how much dust, dirt, and allergens build up right under our feet, even when the house looks clean on […]
Can Single Parents Afford to Go Through the Lengthy Process and Usual Stages of Dating?
As a single mom who recently entered the dating sphere again, I’ll be honest, it ain’t easy balancing parenting with dating, especially when your kids constantly want you home. But when your kids are younger and you need to pay for childcare, it gets even more complicated and costly. Dating rules start needing to change, […]
Happy Birthday Penniless Parenting!
Today’s a special day! I don’t have the most time to write something, because I have a lot planned for today and not enough time (yay, accounting stuff that my accountant said I need to get in ASAP), but I couldn’t let today pass without acknowledging today’s specialness. Because today, 16 years ago, this blog […]
How to Pick the Perfect Toddler Halloween Costume
I know Halloween is still a long (long, long) time away, but there are other holidays when people dress up coming up, and sometimes there are costume parties or conventions when people dress up their kids. So if you want to pick the perfect costume for your toddler, here are some tips. For families and […]
Who Really Needs Comprehensive Car Insurance? Situations Where It Makes Sense
I didn’t have comprehensive insurance on my car, and when I got into a car accident, I ended up needing to pay a lot of money, despite it not being my fault. Comprehensive insurance, though it costs more money, is a good idea in many cases. Here are some situations when comprehensive car insurance makes […]
5 life hacks: how to save money when preparing for New Year
The New Year often comes with excitement, traditions, and a strong temptation to spend more than planned. These practical tips can help you enjoy the holiday season, avoid common spending traps, and keep your budget under control. They say that everything always comes true at New Year. Even things that don’t come true throughout the […]
Gluten Free Honey Sweetened Carrot Cake Recipe — Dairy Free and Egg Free Options
My daughter Anneliese just turned 14! Can you believe it? She was just born! (For those of you who’ve been around here that long, I even wrote her birth story on this blog.) For her birthday, we celebrated with our family, with cake, fruit salad, and games, a low key and healthy birthday party, just […]
Why You Should Consider Credit Counseling Before Filing for Bankruptcy
Overwhelming debt can make it feel like bankruptcy is the only option left, even when other solutions exist. Bankruptcy, however, carries long-term consequences that can affect your credit, employment, and financial future. Credit counseling offers guidance and practical alternatives that may help you regain control before taking that step. It may be one of the […]