Beach Must-Haves for Summer Family Adventures
My family spends lots of time at the beach. We go multiple times every summer, and until we had a car, our annual camping trip was on a public transportation accessible beach. There is just something so magical about the waves, and everything is yummier at the beach, even if it sometimes means getting a […]
Fashion Mistakes Every Mom Makes (And How to Fix Them!)
For years I was broke and any clothes I got were from clothing swaps or second hand stores. Being a larger person, even before I gained weight from taking psychiatric medication, it wasn’t the easiest to find clothes that fit me, so if I found something that fit me, covered the parts of my body […]
How to Build Credit While in College Without Getting into Debt
Building good credit early in life can lead you to financial stability and freedom. It’s an important skill for college students that will help you manage future loans, rent applications, and job prospects. However, the challenge lies in responsibly building credit, especially when balancing tuition, part-time jobs, and living expenses. The key is to build credit without taking on unnecessary debt.
Transforming a Kids Room with Multi-Functional Beds
When raising kids in a small home, where space is at a premium, picking the right type of bed can make a huge difference to the quality of life, freeing up floor space, etc. In our old home, we built a loft bed for the kids, then we made a quadruple bunk bed in our current home […]
Fresh and Easy Mango Salsa Recipe — Gluten Free, Paleo, Allergy Friendly, and Frugal
I wrote in my recent post that I really, really, really love mangos. I don’t think I ever tasted something with mango I didn’t like. When my sister Violet was younger, she hated mangoes, and I never understood it, didn’t understand what there was to even dislike about this luscious fruit. She eventually “came to […]
Top Budget-Friendly Sofas to Invest in for Your Family
So from experience, yes to microfiber. No to cheap couches to “save money” because they end up in the garbage really quickly and you end up needing to spend more money in the long run. But read more on how to pick the right budget friendly sofa for your family. When you’re on a […]
Top 10 Strategies for Supporting a Loved One with Dementia
My grandmother and grandfather at their wedding, along with my paternal great grandparents. I remember the first time I found out that my grandmother, Lois, had dementia. At the time, I was 17 and living in Brooklyn, New York, self supporting, while my grandmother was living in nearby Queens. She was really helpful in setting […]
Grilled Pineapple Cilantro Chicken Recipe — Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly, and Delicious
I love mango season. (What does this have to do with a pineapple chicken recipe, you ask? Read on.) Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits, along with sweet crunchy grapes, blueberries, and juicy and sweet peaches (summer is one of my favorite times culinarily, if you can imagine) and I wait for the prices […]
New Treatments For Alcohol Addiction: A Family Guide To Supporting Recovery
Teenagers can get up to a lot of trouble. Their brains aren’t fully developed (even though they think they are) and they make decisions that can have life-long repercussions, often because they feel like they’re invincible. Or they’re trying to rebel. Or because of a myriad of different reasons. But far too many teenagers start […]
Specialized Support for Parents with Dementia in Phoenix Nursing Homes
I’m getting closer to being in the sandwich generation, when you need to take care both of your young children and elderly parents. My parents aren’t elderly quite yet, but my father just turned 67 yesterday!! so it’ll happen eventually. My ex is in that situation though, his father passed away 2 years ago and […]
