With so many changes happening in the world I thought, why the hell not switch things up and change the blog too. That is what I am doing. When I first started this blog, I wrote it as a “let me share my budgeting secrets…
We are a busy working family. Between work and events, we are often left struggling with a dinner plan. Since we are living on a budget, we need to watch our spending. Most of the time, a quick meal out is not an option. I…
This is another one of those mystery recipes that I found in some random book that was super complicated and involved a large amount of preparation. I really liked the outcome but hated all the prep. I worked the recipe down to this simple yet effective…
We live in a multi-tasking world. So much more now than ever since we are forced to manage so much in our daily lives. It seems like I am required to multitask 10 x more than our parents before us. With smart phones, working from…
I grew up in a one factory Western Pennsylvania town. Ok, there were other means of employment around but for my family – we depended on the factory. I am thinking about all the ways my parents prepared me for this moment. In a time…
People often ask me how they can get started with product testing. I am always a bit cautious to answer because this is not about free stuff – it is about making products better. I take product testing very seriously and hope others do to….
That is right – I am using cash to pay for a 4 day trip to Disney and you can too. First, let me be honest and let you know that it took me exactly 2.5 years to save enough money to cover the travel,…
I’ve had animals for as long as I can remember. Growing up in the country, animals were a part of my everyday life. We raised chickens, rabbits, and even ducks! The message about animal cruelty and adopting a #ShelterPet is one that has gained ground…