Parenting and Lifestyle Blog
My work covers a few topics: personal sustainability practices, eco-friendly technologies and the link between personal action and global consequences. You can expect to learn actionable and practical information to help you become more sustainable – often with the side benefit of being healthier, saving money and having fun
We might be on another planet if it weren’t for the green scrub that carpets the valley; rock formations towering unnaturally tall and orange from the landscape, the constant, unrelenting heat rebounding back at us from the baked earth. I suppose this is how the Arizona plains appear, and I half expect to see cowboys …
After looking at possible residences to buy over the last month, it astounds me how many homeowners just do not prepare their home to sale. Don’t people realize that I don’t want to see all of their junk? Don’t they realize clutter makes their house look darker and smaller? If you appreciate the importance of …
“Will You Marry Me?” If you’re thinking of asking someone that question. You’ll probably first ask yourself this one: “How much should I spend on the engagement ring?” It’s one of my favorite money and relationships type questions because it never ceases to get people fired up and passionate about their answers. The cynics among …
I have no regrets about buying a house. I like where I live and what it has provided for me. But, after a few years of trying to figure out my finances, I’ve learned that I made mistakes along the way that I could have prevented, costing me thousands of dollars and years of debt …
A buddy told me a few years ago that he required an SUV to transport his boat from his driveway to the dock. He waited till his older car had reached the end of its useful life. He even spent time researching the greatest SUV within his price range. The car salesman persuaded him to …
So, what do I mean by “awesome” in this context? I hear people online throwing that phrase around an awful lot, actually. That’s probably where I picked it up. It’s really not something I normally would say. But, I think it’s very appropriate for what I’m trying to do here, as far as I define …
I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve thought, “If only I’d known _______, I wouldn’t be in this mess!”. You too, huh? I’m pretty sure most of us have longed for a rewind button in Life, or that we could revisit a particularly tough experience with some of the knowledge we’d gained …
Is your fur baby eating a hole in your wallet? We love dogs, but having them is very expensive. From purchase costs to food, to vet bills pet owners often get more than they’ve bargained for after picking up the “cute little puppy” from the shelter. Fortunately, there are lots of easy ways to save …
If you’ve ever struggled with debt, like I have, it’s highly likely that you’re not used to budgeting. In fact, you could feel apprehensive about them. What you might not realize is that the goal of a budget isn’t to take control of your life and ensure that you never spend money again. No, the …