Should I Get a Baby Monitor with Extra Features and Uses?
When my kids were little, I co-slept with them. But for parents that don’t, especially if you have a larger home where a baby may be sleeping a little further from where the parent is, a baby monitor can be very helpful. New baby monitors often have extra features, but are they worth it? This […]
Insalata di Riso Recipe — Italian Rice Salad — Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly, Frugal and Adaptable
My friend Juli of Pandemonium Noshery and I have been bonding over our love of international frugal cooking (among other things) for a few years already, and I’ve shared a few of her recipes here already. She inspires me in the kitchen. Since I’ve been feeling overwhelmed a bit (ok a lot) lately I asked Juli […]
How To Protect Your Phone With A Handmade Case While Traveling
My joint issues make me have terrible balance, so I fall regularly. This means I’ve destroyed far too many phones, so I need to protect my phone as much as possible since I need it to function on a day-to day basis. I use a heavy duty silicon screen protector and a special phone case […]
Benefits of Instilling a Love for Books in Your Children
I’m a huge bookworm. One of my children is a reader like I am, one is not, and I’m working on instilling a love of reading in my other two. Here are some reasons you may want to get your children to love reading. In his story ‘I Can Read with My Eyes Shut’, Dr. […]
Throwing a Wedding (Or Fancy Party) on a Budget
My friend Stephany got married and did it on a budget. I asked her if she could share with you how she did so, and she decided to share her expertise. She may not think she is an expert, but I definitely disagree. I’m no expert, but as someone who recently threw one of these […]
How To Reduce Expenses As Living Costs Increase
Ugh prices around the world have gone up and yet our incomes have not, so more and more people need ideas of how to cut back. Here are some ideas that can help with that. The cost of living is increasing. As more and more families feel the pinch, it’s beneficial to look for ways […]
How to Make Holiday Shopping for Your Family More Affordable
Holidays are a time when there is pressure to give gifts, but when finances are more difficult this can put someone under a lot of financial stress. Here are some ways you can make this gift-giving more manageable monetarily. Some love holiday shopping while others hate it. No matter your feelings, it’s a good idea […]
Hurrah For Free Books!
I love reading. Like love love love it. I’ve been a bookworm since about second grade when I got into Nancy Drew books, followed by all the Oz books by L Frank Baum and all the writers who continued after him. I used to go to the library regularly and take home stacks of […]
Relevant Infographics about Mental Health
I love a good infographic. Learning about something is much more inviting when it’s done in a visually appealing medium as you find in infographics. Here are some infographics on mental health that you can learn from, with some ideas on infographics you can make. Mental health is often misunderstood and shrouded in mystery. Many […]
Effective Home Remedies for Children with Conjunctivitis
Pink eye is a pain in the butt, especially because of how easily it spreads. If you or your kid are dealing with conjunctivitis, here are some things you should know. Conjunctivitis, better known as pink eye, is an infection of the conjunctiva of the eye. Your child wakes up one morning with a pink […]