Small Improvements to Consider Making to Your Home
Sometimes people feel like they need a change in their living situation. They might feel like they need to do a whole makeover of their home, with all new furniture, or maybe do construction, or even move. But those can be really expensive. You can make small improvements that don’t cost a lot of money […]
How to Find The Best Professional Painters in Lethbridge
Sometimes, you want to DIY things, like when I painted my father’s apartment after he moved out. It was a fun job, if tiring, and I enjoyed painting it with my son. But at this stage in my life, I don’t have the ability or physical energy to paint an apartment on my own. If […]
DIY vs. Hiring a Lawyer: Why Investing in Legal Help After a Car Accident Pays Off
A car accident is a really scary thing. If you’re lucky, all you’ll need to deal with are car issues, which can be no small matter. However, sometimes car crashes can cause serious health problems. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider hiring a lawyer instead of going the more frugal option […]
DIY Decor: Designing a Dream Nursery on a Budget
As a co-sleeping parent, who coslept until my kids were older than toddlers, having and decorating a nursery was never even a consideration for me. But for many parents, especially first time moms, decorating a nursery is something they’ve dreamed of, often even before they were pregnant. But doing so can really eat away at […]
How to Know If a Mattress Is Right for Your Post-Surgery Recovery
A good mattress can be the difference between a good night’s sleep and a restless one, between waking up happily to waking up in pain. A few years ago I bought myself a brand new mattress after 15 years on a then second hand mattress, because my back is problematic and the mattress was contributing […]
Why Hiring a Professional for TV Mounting is Worth It
As I’m writing this, I’m looking at the TV that I mounted myself in my bedroom… that is currently broken, and serves more as a clothes hanger than anything else. I had taken down the TV from its mount for something and when I tried putting it back on, it fell a drop, and I […]
Budget-Friendly Home Improvements: When to DIY and When to Hire Professionals
I love to DIY. Not only is it a terrific money saver, it gives such a feeling of accomplishment when finished. I built my son’s bedroom myself (I know, I still never posted a final post about it; I plan on doing it in the very near future) but I knew that there would be […]
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 Georgia Trip, Day 2: Batumi, Las Vegas of the Black Sea
On the second day of our Georgia trip, in Batumi, not surprisingly, we had a pretty late start. We only got up at 10:30 and had to get to the tour we signed up for by 11:45; we were supposed to get there ten minutes early, we had a 5 minute walk to our car, […]
Momcozy DinerPal High Chair Offers a Long-Lasting Feeding Solution for Modern Families
When you are raising little ones (mine are not so little anymore!) you need to figure out the best way to feed them. Are you going to feed them in a stroller (like I’ve seen many people do), standard high chairs, or something else? Or would you use a modular high chair that will last […]
