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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Frugal Player’s Guide to Casino Deals
Gambling, while fun, can be a huge waste of money. But let’s say you want to have some fun but want to also be money smart? Free cash bonuses allow you to play for free- but there are catches you need to be aware of, and if you aren’t careful, you may end up spending […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Find the Best Math Tutor in New York City: Your Ultimate Guide to Success
I’m currently looking for a math tutor. Though I am pretty good scholastically and could help my kids with most school subjects, my sons learned/are learning the highest level high school math in our country, which is harder than the math that I learned in my one and only year of college. Because of various […]
How to Find Reliable TV Aerial Installers in Your Area
I like doing things on my own instead of paying someone to do it for me. Whenever possible. However, there are times that it is worth spending the money on getting professionals to do a job for you. When you want to install antennas (called aerials in Brit speak) for your TV, here are some […]
