There Goes My Malta Trip
I was supposed to be going away to Malta today. Supposed to being the key word. Then I ended up in the ER because of a persistent headache, was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and was hospitalized for 5 days. The entire time I was in the ER and in the hospital, I kept telling […]
How to Transform Your Kitchen (and Budget!) with Smart Shopping Hacks
Kitchen tools and equipment can get pricey, especially if you, like myself, have so many different types of tools because you enjoy cooking and having specialty items to use for them. (No joke, I have a ton of cabinets for pots, pans, and dishs, and they are bursting at their seams.)Here’s how you can keep […]
What to Know When Creating a Family Emergency Fund
When I first started on my frugal journey and heard about Dave Ramsey, I learned about the importance of having an emergency fund. But it seemed impossible. I wasn’t even making it through the month as it was. Still, I realized that without an emergency fund, you’re even more screwed—because emergencies will come up, and […]
A Super Spontaneous International Getaway
I am so psyched, you have no idea! For so long, I’ve been exhausted and burnt out. Parenting is exhausting even in the best of times — but add being a single mom, raising special needs kids, and managing your own disabilities, and it’s no wonder the burnout runs even deeper. The last time this […]
Orlando Family Vacation: Tips for Parents to Save Big and Have Fun
Oh, you know how much I love traveling if you’ve read my blog for even a short amount of time. (And if you just look at the menu bar at the top and the different categories of posts featured below, you can see just how many are dedicated to cheap travel. I’ve been to Orlando […]
A Fun and Frugal Girls Trip
I was invited to a get together with a bunch of other women a few hour drive from where I live. I knew I’d be driving there, and when the organizers asked if anyone was willing to give people lifts, I offered to do so, and ended up driving 5 other women up with me. […]
Brain Breaks That Don’t Cost a Dime: The Secret to Saner Afternoons
Some people are very anti games, games you play on the phone or computer. But these games get a bad rap. Did you know that they literally use tetris to help prevent PTSD developing after trauma? They can also help with ADHD; I have an easier time focusing on certain things when playing an easy […]
Laptop Water Damage? My DIY Fix That Brought It Back to Life
I was sitting in the office of my car mechanic, Jerry, the other day. (I know, again. More on that in another post.) While I was waiting for him to take care of my car, I took out my computer to begin to work. (When better than when you have a few hours to kill […]
Saving Money by Avoiding Hidden Home Repair Disasters
Spending money on home repairs always is annoying. But if you could catch a repair now, you usually can save money by avoiding a much more expensive repair down the line. For example, if the water in your shower doesn’t stay inside but instead goes to places that aren’t waterproofed, you are likely looking at […]
The Hidden Costs of Eating Healthy and How to Keep It Affordable
Healthy diets can be more expensive than unhealthy ones. It simply is a fact that many ultra processed foods can be purchased cheaper than healthy whole foods. But while this is true in some cases, there are definitely ways to eat healthier foods without breaking the bank. I’ve written a lot about that here over […]
