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The Mobility Trifecta: A Caregiver’s Journey to Find the Right Wheels for Mom
When I became my 87-year-old mother’s full-time caregiver 18 months ago, I didn’t anticipate becoming an unlicensed expert in all things wheeled or unwheeled. But somewhere between late-night research, airport security lines, test driving and discarding (AKA: hiding them in my closet until I can donate them) rollator walkers, two-wheeled walkers, a variety of canes…
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Ready for Takeoff: How to Prepare for Travel When Your Loved One Needs Extra Care
Travelogue 8/14 Pre-Flight I had help. Thankfully After working a half day to clean up any unfinished work projects, namely my 2025 Statement of Duties (because nothing says procrastination like waiting eight months to write your goals for the year), I faced numerous errands and tasks, but so little time to do them. Especially since…
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Building the Perfect Pandemic Bar, One Martini Spreadsheet at a Time
Where Project Management Meets Martinis When the world went into lockdown due to the 2020 pandemic, humanity split into two camps: those who baked sourdough and those of us who chose a different path. If there were smell-a-rama technology on social media, it would have smelled like freshly baked sourdough bread. I stood at a…
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Home Hacks That Could Have Big Money Impacts
Back on my BS In my previous post, I shared how I dove into a sea of articles and videos, all in the quest to stretch my budget, save more money, pay down my debt, and make every dollar work overtime for me. Here’s the fun twist: back in February, I wrote a blog post…
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My Budget is Getting Down, Dirty, & Data Driven
In October 2024, I embarked on a personal mission: to become debt-free by December 2026. Eight months in, I’m proud to share some progress and key lessons from the journey so far. 🔹 I built a budget, a pay-down plan, and a price book, and set up an automated high-interest savings account for emergencies.🔹 I…
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Money Is Nice, But Life Isn’t All About Money
If you have read any of my past posts, you know that I’m digging myself out of a financial hole. You know that I have adopted frugality, budgeting, and various methods to save money. What I haven’t discussed is the things I do that have very little monetary value, but significant value in terms of…
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I Made “The 5 Mistakes Made By The Middle Class That Prevent Them From Being Rich, According To Financial Experts.”
A list of free course to take to be better at your personal finances.
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How My Pantry Will Never Live Up To Martha Stewart’s
I’m reading a Martha Stewart Living article about “Walk-In Pantry Ideas for a More Organized, Stylish Space.” I always appreciate some tips and tricks, but I can’t stop giggling. Goddess love’em, apparently, the friendly folks at Martha Stewart HQ think everyone has a walk-in pantry the size of a small ballroom and that having a…