Sozopol, Pomorie, and Nessebar: Budget Solo Trip to Bulgaria, Day Four
Sozopol old town walls On my fourth day of my budget solo trip to Bulgaria, it was time for me to go from Burgas, where I had been staying, to Varna, where I’d be staying for the rest of my trip. I decided to stop along the way and see the things I’d missed, in […]
Activities Your Kids Can Do When Bored
“Mommy, I’m bored!” is a refrain that we parents hear so frequently, and it gets tiring quickly. Often the “answer” is screentime, but for those of us who are trying to get our kids to spend less time in front of screens, here are some great activities your kids can do when bored. Another thing […]
Creating a Stylish Home That Welcomes Kids and Pets
If you have kids and pets and want to keep your house in good condition, there’s a secret you must know. Waterproof blankets! Here is why this solution helps with keeping your home in tip top shape when you are raising kids and pets in your house, helping keep your peace of mind. Juggling the […]
How To Prepare Your Child for Root Canal Treatment
Root canals can be scary things. Hey, they’re scary for me too, and I’m a grown up. Of course, for children they’re even scarier. If your children need to have a root canal, hopefully it is only a pulpotomy, a baby tooth root canal, but whether or not it is that or a regular root […]
My Expenses After A Car Accident
As a relatively new driver, I didn’t have much experience with car accidents. I had one car accident using a rental car that ended up being a total loss when the steering wheel stopped working properly, but since it was a rental, I didn’t have to deal with the beaurocracy involved. I was involved in […]
Why Bamboo Toilet Paper Is the Future and These 5 Brands Are Leading the Way
Once upon a time, in what feels like another lifetime, I used cloth toilet paper, aka family cloth, and wrote about it here on this blog, causing such a stir. That part of my life is long since gone, but I do appreciate sustainability, even if that isn’t a number one priority in my life […]
Designing The Outdoor Living Space You Dream Of
My yard is currently a royal mess, but I dream of a time when it is a beautiful, relaxing place to be in, to hang out in, and to just pass the time. If you are considering making your backyard a place that is a haven for yourself, here are some things you might want […]
How to Earn Extra Cash Back on Black Friday Shopping Deals (Without Spending More)
Are you planning on doing shopping for Black Friday? If you are, there are smart ways to do it and less smart ways. One of the smart ways to do it is using rebates to get cash back, actual cash, on what you are anyhow buying. Read more about how using my link when you […]
Ropotamo Forest, Primorsko Shore, and Beglik Tash: My Budget Solo Trip to Bulgaria, Day Three
After a long day of driving to and from Plovdiv on my second day in Bulgaria, I decided to stay more local visit the Ropotamo Forest for some hiking, with a new friend, Jenny, one of the residents of the hostel where I was staying. We drove to the area on the map where Waze […]
How Busy Parents Can Save Time and Money with Smart Cleaning Habits
I personally find housekeeping really challenging, especially when life is already overflowing with work, kids, and everything in between. That’s why I’m always looking for ways to make cleaning easier without spending more time or money. This post shares practical habits that help keep a home manageable even on the busiest days. Parenting is a […]