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 […]
Baby Monitor That Will Save You A Lot Of Money And Hassle
I remember the first baby monitors I saw- we had some in my childhood home so my parents could hear my little brother or sister when they were napping in their room. As a parent, I didn’t use baby monitors, because my kids co-slept with me, and we lived in a very small house where […]
Will AI Replace Psychologists? Exploring the Future of Therapy and Human Connection
AI. Love it or hate it, it’s here to stay. I’m one of those people who uses AI regularly, ChatGPT is constantly open on my screen. I use it for this blog, to help me format stuff and to avoid busy work so I can focus on things that actually matter to me. Some people […]
Why You Should Get a Virtual Card (Even If You Already Have a Physical One)
Credit cards are useful everywhere in life. You can’t really survive in the adult world these days without plastic, with online shopping and many stores being cash free. Well, interesting that I used the word plastic, since credit cards are associated with plastic, but there are virtual cards these days which… being virtual, dont actually […]
