My Recent Frugal Grocery Shop – Shocking Price Difference

It’s been a while since I’ve done of these “look at my frugal grocery shop” posts, because, honestly, lately I haven’t done many grocery shops I’ve been proud of. I’ve bought what I needed, and some extra, tried not to exaggerate, but nothing to make me want to show off and inspire others with.  But […]

5 Key Health Tips to Feel Vibrant, Enthusiastic, & Strong

If you’re looking for ways to add more healthy living ideas into your life, look no further. Here are some suggestions. There is no denying that life is becoming more stressful; we’re getting more tired, sicker, and emotionally distressed, despite the progress that we’ve made as humanity, in technology, medicine, you name it. So why […]

6 Fun Ideas for Family Game Night

One of those great ways to bond as a family is by playing games together. My kids and I like to play games regularly- Wise Guy is played at least once a week round these parts. If you need ideas for things to do as a game with your kids, here are some great ideas. […]

Thoughts on Being a Landlord, Five Years Later

After renting apartments for 11 years, about 5 years ago my family moved into a home that we bought. It was a one family apartment, but we split it into two apartments, one to rent out and one to live in. When we purchased our home, it was still in the building stages, so we […]

7 Tips for Raising Children While Pregnant

I remember being pregnant with my second kid, being incredibly nauseous and all I wanted to do was lie on the couch, but I had a little toddler that needed to be taken care of. So different than my first pregnancy that I was able to just basically lie in bed for 9 months straight. […]

3 Excellent Reasons for Children to Learn Playing a Musical Instrument

I am a big fan of kids learning to play music. Growing up, I had lessons in piano, recorder, and harmonica. For my kids I purchased and taught them how to play those (keyboard instead of piano) as well as using apps that taught. Recently my daughter has asked for a ukelele so is in […]

Our First Car!!!

We welcomed a new member into our family today. This is going to be like one of those posts when I first gave birth and I just shared a picture and a few words, with more details to follow. I’m too exhausted now to write up a whole thing, but I couldn’t not share the […]

Top Hacks for Saving Money as a New Parent

Are you a new parent? Looking to make things a little easier financially for yourself? Here are some methods that may work for you in your new stage of life. Having a big family is something you always dreamed about and now that your baby is here it’s time to start thinking about your finances. […]

Sticking to a Budget While Shopping for Seasonal Fashion

If you like dressing nicely, but also care about your pocketbook, you might find it a challenge to balance the two. Here are some ways you can find a middle ground and shop for fashionable clothing on a budget. For sartorial individuals, staying abreast of the latest fashion trends is one of life’s greatest joys, […]