Why Early Psychological Support Matters for Children’s Mental Health
When considering mental health, it is important to remember the mental health of children as well. Their emotional and psychological well-being shapes how they grow, learn, and connect with the world around them, often in ways that are easy to overlook. Understanding and supporting children’s mental health early can make a lasting difference in their […]
Mother Daughter Trip to London on a Budget; Day Two
Our second day in London, the frugal part of our mother daughter trip, was a great one, in which we spent no money other than some coffee to warm ourselves up. We left the hotel we were staying in early in the morning because we wanted to see the changing of the guards that started […]
The Role of a Pediatric Physical Therapist in Gross Motor Development
When my little brother was born, they said he’d be diagnosed with Cerebral Palsey when he got older, that he would never be able to crawl or walk or anything like that. My mother took him to so much physical therapy as a baby and so many other therapies and now he has zero physical […]
Why Preventing Accidents Is Part of Living Frugally
Car accidents and other accidents eat up a big chunk of money. Ask me how I know… Doing what you can to prevent car accidents and other accidents is an important part of living a frugal life. Read more to find out why. When people talk about living frugally, they usually mean the day-to-day stuff: […]
Why Mental Health Skills Are Becoming Vital Across All Industries
I think it’s amazing that mental health is starting to be acknowledged in the workplace, because for so long it was treated as something people had to quietly deal with on their own. The more we recognize how much our mental and emotional well-being affects how we function at work, the more we can create […]
Mother-Daughter Quick Trip to London on a Budget: Day One
My daughter, Rose, and I are on a trip to a few different countries and it isn’t a frugal trip. However, there are frugal things that we are doing, so I figured I’d share the frugal days that I am doing with her, so you can get ideas of what frugal things you can also […]
What Did Story Antagonists Teach Our Family About Conflict
I love reading books; the amount of books I own is more than the amount of space I currently have to store books. Reading is more than just an escape into another world, reading is a great way to learn new things, a great way to explore new topics and ideas, and reading with children […]
Custom Window Shutters: Smart Design Choices That Transform Your Home
Right now I’m traveling above the Arctic Circle, and it’s made me notice how important window shutters can be. In the winter they help keep out the cold, and during the endless daylight of summer they make it possible to darken a room enough to sleep. Most of us don’t deal with those extremes, but […]
Maximize Your Travel: Top Ways to Earn Rewards While You Explore
I love traveling on a budget, if you haven’t realized already. Here are some ways you can use credit cards to earn rewards to allow you to travel on a budget. Safe and frugal travels, y’all! How to Maximize Travel Rewards and Make Every Purchase Count Traveling the world can be an expensive endeavor, but […]
Easy Chewy Cinnamon Cookies Recipe – Gluten Free and Vegan
I have a new favorite type of cookie; I’ve made it 3 times over the past 2 weeks and it tastes delicious and gets rave reviews. It is basically an updated version of my cream of tartar free gluten free vegan snickerdoodles, except these are no fuss, no rolling in cinnamon sugar, no needing measuring […]