We knew we had to strategize differently this Yule. COVID has dramatically changed our finances, and I know we aren’t alone. According to USDA toys, gift baskets, stockings, tins or other non-food items that also contain eligible foods may be eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Amazon accepts SNAP EBT and…

All good ideas start with good plans.  As in business as in life, a solid plan to get you from where you’re at to where you want to be is going to make all the difference, so with that in mind – here we go! Schedule Yourself No, really, we mean it. Don’t overbook yourself…

Many of us are used to urban living- big cities are the central hub for our workplaces, educational institutions, and recreational centers. On paper, it might seem like the ideal way to live; you’ve got the world at your fingertips. However, in reality, urban living has a lot of pitfalls you might not even realise…

A lot of people are attracted to the idea of living ‘off-grid.’ They think that getting away from it all and being self-sufficient is the best way to have a carefree life. But even though it’s true that there are a lot of benefits to living off-grid, like lower costs, reduced environmental impact, and more…

A lot of us spend far too much of our lives feeling overworked and stressed out. If you are keen to ensure that you are avoiding this as far as possible, there are many things you might want to think about. As it happens, it is perfectly possible to get some truly deep relaxation in…

Pexels. CCO Licensed. Owning a horse is a childhood dream for many. But just what does it really take to own a horse? This post details just some of the big things to consider before buying a horse. The cost According to a survey by The University of Maine, the average horse owner in the…

Have you ever wondered exactly what a “kitchen garden” is or how it differs from a regular vegetable garden? For starters, a kitchen garden or potager (pronounced puh-ta-zhay), is a special kind of edible garden with a rich history tracing back to old English and French culinary gardens.  Much like a traditional vegetable garden, a…

My friends over at ZURU were kind enough to send my kids a preview of this adorable Itty Bitty Prettys tea set and the kids were all too thrilled to play with them! You can check out their unboxing video on facebook HERE. Let me just say, I am LOVING the diversity I saw in…

A lot has happened since I last blogged. I moved from NY to Michigan and was diagnosed with Elhers-Danlos Syndrome: Type 3. Our move allowed us to have more space, and more freedoms. Our kids went to a Montessori school for two years, but with the COVID-19 outbreak, all kids became homeschoolers, so we’re doing…

A study last year found 20% of Americans waited until the very last minute to do their Valentine’s Day shopping! The clock may be ticking down to the holiday, but it isn’t too late yet for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift for the special person in your life. Beauty Rouge Bunny Rouge is a whimsical…