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 […]
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. […]
Why Should You Pick Non-Alcoholic Seltzers For Parties And Gatherings?
I love a good party. Who doesn’t? I threw an amazing party not so long ago, and I didn’t serve any alcohol there. We did serve flavored seltzers though. If you want to throw a nice party, you might feel like alcohol is an obligation, but here are some reasons why you might want to […]
Running in a Marathon Event with the Family
I’m writing this post thoroughly exhausted. Today, my kids and I participated in different races as part of a marathon nearby. Understandably, we’re wiped. I honestly never saw the appeal of taking part in a marathon event before. Getting up really early, figuring out parking with all the roads closed off, figuring out how to […]
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 […]
How to Turn Casino Nights into Budget-Friendly Family Fun at Home
When I was a teenager, as part of a youth group, we spent a weekend in another city. One of the activities they did was turning the social hall into an ad hoc casino, and we played fun games using just chips, but no money, and we got a bunch of prizes at the end […]
Touring Kutaisi on a Budget — Our Frugal Georgia Trip, Day 4
Touring Kutaisi, Georgia on a budget. Sataplia caves and dinosaur tracks, museums, walking tour and cable cars.
How to Hire an Event Photographer on a Budget: Tips for Parents and Families
I haven’t hired an event photographer many times. In fact, I only did it once other than at my wedding. And the last time, I honestly blew it. I waited until too close to the event and had to use who was available, without having first seen his work, and I hate how I look […]
Our Frugal Trip To Georgia, Day One: Vani Sulfur Hot Springs and Batumi
Hello there from Georgia! As I wrote in my post yesterday, today we left on a 6:45 am flight (meaning we woke up at 3:30 after only getting to sleep at midnight after a late arrival to Cyprus) from Larnaca to Kutaisi, Georgia. It was a 2 hour flight and, fortunately, I managed to sleep […]
How to Save Big on Shore Excursions During Your Cruise
Just picture it. You save up money to take a cruise for that special occasion of yours, maybe a big birthday or other milestone, and you book the cruise… and then you realize that you didn’t factor in the price of shore excursions. Cruises aren’t just boat rides; you want to do things at the […]
