Some Free Food I Got and How I Used It

I love getting free food. (Who doesn’t?) The other week I was lucky, because after a local charity organization finished giving out the food they brought to the recipients, anyone was able to come take what they wanted, and my friend Ewa let me know that they had some great stuff. I’m so grateful that […]

Trying to DIY Professional Looking Tailoring For My Son’s Pants

My sons care about looking good and having stylish clothing. While I’m happy to take them clothing shopping to find something that suits their taste and my budget, they don’t have the most typical body shape, which makes it harder to find clothes that have the right fit. They’re tall and thin, with their height […]

5 Habits That Are Making You Sleep Poorly and How to Fix Them

Do you sleep well? I have a hard time shutting my brain off to go to sleep, but once I’m asleep I’m out like a light and can and do sleep through anything. I don’t wake up refreshed, unfortunately, due to chronic fatigue, unless I get over 12-14 hours of sleep. But for many, the […]

Saving Seeds for the Kiddos’ Future

Parents want the best for their children and give them the greatest opportunities to start off their adulthood on the right foot. But that means starting now and not just waiting for the future. As in Aesop’s tale of the ants and the grasshopper, saving up now means that you’ll have what to eat in […]

Reclaiming the Word “Fat” and other “Bad” Words

Fabulously fat me, dressed up as Morticia I needed to go clothing shopping and asked in a local Facebook group where I could find a clothing store for fat women. And in addition to a lot of helpful suggestions I got so many comments about my choice of language. “Plus size women. Not fat women.” […]

Ten Tips for Talking to Your Child About A New Sibling

Navigating the conversation about a new sibling with your kids can be a bit like decoding a complex puzzle. This post explores the nuances of discussing the addition of a new family member. While my own parenting journey might not involve expanding the brood, I’ve learned a thing or two about fostering understanding and acceptance […]

7 Decluttering Tips for Busy Moms

Do you need a no-nonsense guide on decluttering for the overwhelmed? If the daily chaos of toys, laundry, and random odds and ends has you feeling a bit suffocated, you’re in good company. I get it. In this blog post, we’ll tackle decluttering with practical tips that fit the reality of our busy lives. So, […]

I’m Baaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!!

 This time last week I woke up to horrifying messages from so many people. My Facebook page was sharing essentially pornographic stories, with links to a porn website if you clicked on them. I tried to go to my page to delete it, but I was completely locked out of my page. It wasn’t considered […]

Don’t Wait Too Late for Life Insurance

If you’re like me, you probably don’t want to think too much about death and what happens after we die. We’re young and hope to live a long life, so why plan for our deaths just now? And besides, it’s expensive, complicated, and just feels irrelevant. But unfortunately, disasters happen, and people die way before […]