Benefits Every Veteran Should Know
If you or a family member are a veteran of the US armed forces, you are eligible for many things that you might not have known about. For example, since my dad was in the US Army, as his kid, I am able to get banking with a very good company that only works with […]
Our Semi Frugal Summer Vacation- Camping During a Meteor Shower!
The last two years my kids and I camped together on the beach for a few days, and it was great. But my kids requested that this year we go camping in a place with water and trees, and not on a beach. So I told them I’d try to find a place. Then about […]
The Great Outdoors – Affordable Activities For Scrimping Families
Summer for everyone is usually complicated, figuring out how keep families entertained, and even more difficult when you need to do it on a budget. This year, with corona restrictions and safety precautions it is even harder, but one thing that still works are activities in nature. Here’s some frugal nature activities you may want […]
10 Online Slot Tips To Bet More Wisely
Listen, I’m not a gambler, never have, never will be. But for some people, its a form of recreation, and as long as they budget for it as their fun money, and stick within their means, its up to them if they want to take that risk or not. But in addition to just budgeting […]
Fun and Educational Youtube Channels for Kids (And Even Adults) — Screen Time Suggestions for Kids that Teach — Part 2
Now that lockdown has continued for quite a while, some people who’d been strict about doing school at home have eased things up with their kids, and given themselves a much needed break. With all this extra time, you might be looking for things to do with your kids, or even suggestions of educational screen […]
Quick and Cheap Hack- Extending the Life of My Freezer Shelf
When we moved to our new home about 3.5 years ago, we bought a new fridge instead of the 30 year old friend we had second hand before that. And while I’ve been pretty happy with this fridge/freezer combo, especially that its been maintenance free since we got it (unlike our old one that needed […]
My Great Scratch and Dent Store Visits and Other Important Things I Did Today
Today I finished my 14 day quarantine after coming back from Austria, and was able to leave the house for the first time. I finally was able to take care of my tooth which was causing me problems, but there was talk about our public transportation system being canceled, and all unnecessary stores shut down, […]
How to Experience Wellness and Still Save Money
Take care of yourself! Do what you can to boost your body and mind during these hard times with these frugal ideas, sent in by a reader. The wellness industry is on the rise. Interestingly, the practice of wellness has been with us for ages now but more and more people in Canada are becoming […]
My Dishwasher Finally Works! And How I Fixed My Blomberg Dishwasher’s Drainage Issue E01
Warning, this post contains gross pictures, because the inside of a dishwasher that was filled and then never run doesn’t look good, especially once the dishwasher tab starts melting everywhere. When I came back from Vienna last Wednesday evening, I was very frustrated to see that my Blomberg brand dishwasher wasn’t working. It kept […]
Great Educational Websites for Kids of All Ages- Screen Time Suggestions For Kids That Teach, Part 1
I have never shunned screen time. As an unschooler, I believe that learning comes from everywhere, and text based learning is far from the only useful knowledge that can be gained. Screen time works for me and my family and I don’t limit it. I find that with limitless screen time, my kids regulate themselves […]
