A Practically Free Car Fix
My car has been giving me lots of problems lately. I’ll get into it more in another post, but I’m at the stage where I don’t really feel like spending money on car repairs. It feels like throwing good money after bad. But I have my annual car test coming up, and one of the […]
DIY Home Repairs: Saving Money While Teaching Kids Valuable Skills
One of the most useful skills to have, in my opinion, is the ability to do home repair projects. Yes, some of them are too big for non professionals to do, but there are many skills that are quick to learn and save a lot of money because you don’t need to call a repairman […]
Budget-Friendly Entertainment Ideas When Parenting Drains Your Wallet
Entertaining yourself and your family is important, and while you may think that this requires a large entertainment budget, it does not. There are so many ways you can have a good time without spending a lot of money. Here are some ways you can do that. Finding moments for yourself when raising children can […]
Throwing a Fancy Party for Over 100 – How to Do It Frugally: Part One – The Food”
I’ll be honest—posting this is giving me so much stress, because I’m afraid of being judged. Afraid of being called both low class and wasteful. Afraid that people will see this titled “fancy party” and then criticize it because we used disposables, or because the food wasn’t plated fancily enough. I’m afraid people will roll […]
Low-Cost Stress Relief Solutions
When you think about relaxing, going to a spa and getting treatments there might be what comes to mind. Maybe a good massage, some shiatzu, or some hot rock treatments. Or you might feel so burnt out that you have the need for a vacation alone with a jacuzzi, like I did at this time […]
I’ve Been a Busy Handywoman!
With a body that feels broken a lot of the time, with a lot of chronic pain and chronic exhaustion, a lot of the DIY type activities I used to do are off the table, which is kind of disappointing. I like to feel powerful and capable, and these things take a hit at my […]
A Modern Barn Raising – Building Community While Saving Costs
It doesn’t just take a village to raise a child, a community helps with so many ways, and it is a shame that we live in such a disconnected world from each other. With the power of community, you can get so many things done. Projects that might be insurmountable for one person, or cost […]
How to Save on Dental Care Without Compromising Your Family’s Health
I have to say that socialized medicine can be really amazing. While everyone locally has health insurance, we can pay a bit more to have higher tiers of health insurance care. When my kids were younger, you could get free dental care through the higher tiers of health insurance until the kids were 12, but […]
Why Picnics Are the Perfect Budget-Friendly Way to Celebrate Spring
Do you love the spring? Who doesn’t? It is so beautiful. And it is warm enough to spend time outside, but not too warm that it is uncomfortable. Spring is the perfect time to hit up your favorite parks, and bring a picnic lunch with you. If you’re not sure where to picnic, here are […]
Escape the Rent Trap: How Park Model Homes Can Help You Own a Home Sooner
Have you dreamed of owning your own home but thought that was just a pipe dream, that it was something you never could afford? That you’d just be spending money on rent every month, and while the rent prices rise, your income wouldn’t really, and eventually you’ll need to move to a smaller and smaller […]
