Keeping Personal Records Organised Without Spending Extra
It is very important to be able to keep up with your paperwork. Not having your paperwork in order can mean losing track of important bills to pay, or losing important items that will then cost a lot of time or money to replace, or are even irreplaceable. But do you need an expensive filing […]
Frugal Tip of the Day (FTOTD): Missed Your Amazon Return Window?
I’m starting a new series, called FTOTD, Frugal Tip of the Day, where its just a frugal idea I have, not neccesarily a long idea, long enough for a normal post, but worth sharing nonetheless. Here’s my first frugal tip of the day. Shopping on Amazon is great and really convenient, even if not […]
Interactive Learning: Enhancing Educational Value in Museums with 3D Walkthrough Animations for Kids and Parents
Do you take your children to museums? They’re great places to learn. Some museums are extremely hands on for children, and they pay attention to each exhibit. Other times, when I take my kids to museums, I point out “look at this beautiful necklace” and they admire it, then run off down the hall until […]
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 […]
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 […]
GPS Trackers For Kids & Pets That Won’t Break The Bank
If you have a kid that wanders (like I had when my youngest was a preschooler) or you have a dog that sometimes sprints, you might think about ways to keep them safe and find them just in case. Here are some of the best GPS trackers for your young child and pets that are […]
Why Your Child’s Creativity at Home Matters More Than Grades
Growing up, all my parents cared about were grades. They made me feel that if I got good grades, that was what made me lovable, and if I didn’t get perfect scores… Well, lets just say that that was part of why I unschooled my kids, because I wanted my kids to have a love […]
How Teaching Kids Programming Can Help Break the Poverty Cycle: A Personal Story
When I got married at 18, without any way to support myself, and my then-husband, at 20, had no real means to provide for a family, we were setting ourselves up for failure. My son recently asked what we were thinking—how we planned to support ourselves—and honestly, we weren’t thinking about it. Ridiculous, I know. […]
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 […]
