It’s that time again! As the summer draw to a close, parents of kids everywhere are gearing up for Back to School. One of the most important things about Back to School is the shopping! Regardless of age, your kiddos are going to need new clothes, backpacks, lunch boxes, and school supplies. If your kids […]
I have been playing around with crayon art for quite a few years. I love getting my kids involved in art projects, especially during the summer. Crayon sun art is one that is easy and fun. It also produces some really cool results. I have been doing crayon art for years and typically after hot
Summer is here! If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to entertain your kids. Cheap fun is good, but free fun is even better. The Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas (ATX) is a great option to check out if you live in the area or are just
I was almost 30 years old in 2006 and had spent way too much of my adult life doing things the “traditional way”. It was drilled into me from a young age by my parents that college and a job with a good company were my keys to becoming successful. I graduated college on time
Summer! So exciting, right? If you have kids like me, summertime likely represents freedom, a break from routine, and endless possibilities. However, it can also mean that you feel stressed about money. Summer also means pool fees, camp fees, and swim lessons, which all COST MONEY! It often requires money to help our kids spread
Tonight I outed myself as the Tooth Fairy. I don’t feel great about it, but I’m just freaking tired of keeping up the magical pretense. It’s exhausting! I previously killed off the Easter Bunny and the Switch Witch (I’ll explain later). Santa Claus and Elf on the Shelf are still going strong. I really hate
If you are a dog owner like me, then you probably also complain a lot about the cost of pet-related expenses. It’s very important to me that my pets get the proper food, medicine, and veterinary care they need and deserve in addition to all the love and attention we give them. Many years ago,
The year 2023 started out with a bang! On my first day back at work after the holidays, January 3rd, I was laid off from my job. To make things even worse, it happened via video call on Skype. For nearly all of 2022, I poured all of my energy into my new tech job
Sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures. If you really need help with basic necessities, like food, there are resources around you to help. You only need to put your pride aside and look to see what is out there. Whenever things seem overwhelming financially, I think about the year that I was so broke
Around ten years ago I was faced with filing bankruptcy. The United States was in the middle of a recession, and I was out of options. I was self-employed back then and had been doing quite well. Once the recession hit, everyone became afraid to spend money. My clients began to disappear overnight. I went
