tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13006608173543281862024-03-16T01:10:42.095+00:00Penniless ParentingMoney Mindfulness and MorePenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comBlogger3485125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-86643712762650287402024-03-08T17:46:00.064+00:002024-03-13T18:15:12.846+00:00Quick Tips To Organise Your Home After A Long VacationI love going on trips. But coming back from a trip can be wonderful too. But the unpacking part is probably the hardest thing for me and I'm sure others as well. The fact that things can be up in the air and rushing last minute before you leave means that... you come home sometimes to what can feel like a disaster and not a welcoming place. (I understand why my ex always wanted to clean the housePenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-68189871737288062192024-02-29T19:15:00.003+00:002024-03-11T13:19:17.316+00:00Traveling to Cyprus to Get US PassportsThe only picture I could get of this whole thing- the self addressed stamped envelopes at the local post office to the mail forwarding company, since security was so strict so no pictures, even from outside.I have mentioned enough times in my recent posts that we went to Cyprus to get American passports because it has become impossible to get appointments at my local American embassy for far too Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-75774035004345764142024-02-26T18:52:00.048+00:002024-03-13T19:08:37.444+00:00Hemp-Derived THC products: 5 Things to KnowAs a chronic pain sufferer, as well as someone with anxiety, I know how much cannabis products can be helpful. I was lucky enough to get a medical marijuana license but many are not. However, even if you don't have a license... there are THC products that can be made with hemp (Yes! It surprised me too!), that are legal even without a cannabis license in many places. Read on to learn more about Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-7023585054905972442024-02-25T13:14:00.002+00:002024-03-01T14:01:55.980+00:009 Commonly Abused Substances and How They Affect Your BodyI have a close relationship with my children, and they are open with me and talk about the pervasiveness of drug abuse in their social circles. Unfortunately, too many of their schoolmates and peers abuse drugs and alcohol, and from talking to my friends, it is unfortunately far too common. While some drugs can have safe potential uses as long as not overdone, such as Ritalin for people with ADHDPenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-47049206411128031752024-02-20T14:20:00.003+00:002024-02-22T22:01:50.226+00:00Frugal Family Winter Trip To Cyprus - The Itinerary - Part 1If this is the first post you're seeing on the topic, I'm doing a series on our frugal winter family trip to Cyprus. In this post, I'll be sharing with you what we did in the first part of our awesome family vacation, when we were based in Paralimni, on the eastern coast of Cyprus. I'd made a family meeting with the children when planning the trip to see what types of activities they most Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-75142311455079537192024-02-14T22:33:00.003+00:002024-02-22T22:42:52.958+00:003 Ways to Make the Job of Cleaning Less DauntingCleaning is my bane. I can't think of things I like doing less than cleaning... other than maybe going to the dentist. Or taxes. But it's unfortunately necesssary. So anything that makes getting it done less scary is helpful. Here are a few things you can implement to maybe make things just a little less daunting.There are some people that find doing chores around the home relaxing. However, for Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-91233453849624097432024-02-14T22:07:00.176+00:002024-02-23T15:03:14.165+00:00Navigating the Teen Years: How DBT and CBT Can Support Your Teen's Mental Health6 years ago I went through a very big mental health crisis and while it was a time in my life I would certainly never want to repeat, because of how bad of a situation I was in, I enrolled in an intensive DBT course through my psychiatrist's office. And it was life changing. Not only did that help me in my healing process from all my trauma, it also gave me tools that are so useful, not only in Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-89788065152447080772024-02-12T13:03:00.026+00:002024-02-22T22:08:24.305+00:00Our Budget Winter Family Trip to Cyprus - A Wonderful SuccessI'm currently sitting above the clouds, at the top of Mount Olympus writing this post. My kids are busy playing in the snow while I sit here enjoying the cool weather. I know better than to try to walk around on slippery snow because my balance isn't great as it is, and because of my EDS, any injury from such a fall can cause long term damage. But just sitting enjoying such a view and the crisp Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-61099591219490662622024-02-07T12:07:00.054+00:002024-02-29T12:33:04.116+00:00Mastering Astigmatism Management: Practical Tips for Effective CareI never knew much about astigmatism, to be honest. I was diagnosed with a minor astigmatism as an adult, after more than 15 years of wearing corrective lenses. Once diagnosed I knew that it meant something with severity and angle, but of what, I didn't actually know. When a friend told me that her really high astigmatism made her vision really bad, despite her official number being lower, and Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-21235881965612987322024-02-05T10:55:00.009+00:002024-02-29T11:36:10.547+00:00What To Consider When Buying Air Filters Online? Like many, I've faced the frustration of not knowing where to turn when my HVAC unit became unusable due to a lack of replacement filters. We've been suffering since I can't turn it on since the last time I did it was spitting balls of ice and dirt. Fortunately, our guest author shares valuable insights and solutions to help you avoid the same predicament and hopefully, I'll now be able to solve Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-19916854066331925882024-02-04T08:50:00.002+00:002024-02-04T09:37:33.018+00:00We're Off to Cyprus!We're so excited! The family and I are off on our trip to Cyprus - our second trip together abroad - the last one was in December of 2019! I went abroad last March of 2020 and I really have missed the enjoyment and soul nourishment of my trips abroad. To get ready for our trip I bought 3 carry on size suitcases- though we can take 5 on the plane the car we're renting can only hold 3 in the Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-81383182634157490292024-01-30T21:38:00.005+00:002024-01-31T20:21:19.941+00:00Syrian Inspired Green Beans Recipe -- Gluten Free, Vegan, Allergy Friendly, and EasyI wanted to make pasta for my children, but I was trying to come up with an idea that would be a little less boring than just the average pasta and tomato sauce, so I decided to make something based off of this Syrian recipe for djaj wa rishta, chicken with tomato sauce and pasta, just leaving out the chicken. But since I made it with glutenous pasta, I couldn't eat any of it, but the smell of itPenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-50398310687954243702024-01-25T18:04:00.004+00:002024-01-31T18:39:42.718+00:00The 7 Best Tips on Budgeting for Single MomsLiving on a budget is important for everyone (the size of the budget differs for everyone, but even well to do people should still budget their money, or they can go bankrupt) but when someone is a single mom and only has one income to provide for her and her family, it is extra important. Here are some budgeting tips that single moms can benefit from (as can everyone else). Single moms facePenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-56569629160061735702024-01-21T14:45:00.192+00:002024-01-22T13:19:10.587+00:00Our Long Awaited Family Vacation -- To Cyprus!My family and I are really excited. Honestly, I'm not sure who is more excited, myself or my kids. I haven't left my country in 4 years, since I had to return home a day early on my trip to Austria in March of 2020, since all the flights afterwards were being canceled because of Covid, followed by a long lockdown and shutting down of borders. And 4 months before that, I had taken my kids on theirPenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-32609133111369476882024-01-17T13:51:00.152+00:002024-01-22T14:53:11.339+00:00Building a Nurturing Environment to Help Your Special Needs Kid ThriveParenting is a journey filled with joys, challenges, and countless growth opportunities. When a child has special needs, the journey takes on a unique set of challenges. Understanding and navigating these challenges is crucial for fostering an environment where special needs children can reach their potential. Whether special needs or not, parents can play a pivotal role in helping their child's Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-68140221728949188662024-01-15T23:30:00.007+00:002024-01-17T18:05:15.091+00:00New Blog Look, Theme, and MoreMy new page profile image on my Facebook page.So... does something look different around here?I should hope so.I changed a lot about the design of this blog, from the layout of the sidebar, to the menu options across the top, updated the about me section, fixed the subscription option that had been broken and I hadn't noticed, so please subscribe.. oh, and did you notice the new header?!?!?! Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-42852430367596608612024-01-15T23:00:00.068+00:002024-01-23T21:03:12.172+00:00Crafting a Gaming Paradise: Budget-Friendly Tips and Upcycling Hacks for the Ultimate Gaming RoomI'll admit, I'm definitely not a gamer. I didn't grow up as a gamer or with any gaming devices, and I don't have any in my house, unless phones or computers count. Many people, though, find gaming to be a good source of enjoyment for them and their families, and they may want to create a dedicated gaming room. If you want to do that, you might think that this automatically has to be an expensive Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-85497104867033472142024-01-15T21:25:00.033+00:002024-01-22T13:34:35.964+00:00The Ultimate Guide To Throwing A Wine-Pairing DinnerThere's not much that I enjoy more than feeding people a good meal and watching them enjoy it, especially if it's a crowd of people that aren't my immediate family. Going out with friends for a nice meal is terrific, but it can be pricey if its a nice meal. You can make a fancy dinner at home for less than you can get in a restaurant, and often a very fancy meal at home is still cheaper than a Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-16570712802255532502024-01-15T14:33:00.002+00:002024-01-15T14:33:33.363+00:0013 Wild Edibles I Found Outside Therapy Today!I arrived at therapy a little early today (since I'm the type to run late, I try to aim to arrive 30 minutes early, just to be on the safe side) and as I was about to enter the building I saw this beautiful patch of wood sorrel, one of my kids' favorite wild edibles, and honestly, the favorite of many kids. It is one I foraged as a child, I just called it sour grass. When I teach it to my Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-51070580672376027002024-01-14T14:38:00.047+00:002024-01-15T18:31:52.173+00:00Moving On a Budget - Tips for A Low-Stress, Cost-Effective Smyrna MoveAre you moving soon? Moving can be a real pain in the butt, a big stress, and quite expensive. But there are some things that can remove some of the pressure and cost. My guest author has some terrific ideas, which you can read below, but there's another idea I wanted to include.When moving to a house, especially with different dimensions, you might be tempted to buy new furniture to suit the newPenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-66941285870447783822024-01-13T21:17:00.003+00:002024-01-15T14:45:46.876+00:00Charred Honey Sweet Potatoes Recipe and TechniqueI've been to some weddings and other fancy catered events that had sweet potatoes cooked to perfection. Soft and creamy in the middle, crisped up and lightly charred edges. I'd tried making it at home many different times, but it never came out quite how I'd wanted it. But after the last event I went to and had these amazing sweet potatoes, I knew I had to figure it out. And I did. I was so Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-85432924197101755672024-01-12T21:20:00.003+00:002024-01-14T22:49:26.484+00:006 Things To Plan For Before Starting A Business There are a few main ways to make sure your expenses don't exceed your income. One is to lower your expenses. The other is to raise your income. Ideally you want to do both. Make more and spend less. You can get a job, another job, or a higher paying job, or you can start your own business. Of course starting your own business can be a very risky way to make money, because you can also lose a lotPenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-17775839290561231902024-01-11T10:59:00.005+00:002024-01-11T18:03:21.537+00:00Lost My Facebook Page- New Facebook PageI can't believe it- my Facebook page was hacked yet again, and these hackers are posting pornography yet again. I am disgusted, but I can't delete it because I have been locked out of access to it. I don't know how/if I'll get it back again, and if I will, I will be deleting it, because if this can happen twice, it can happen again, and I would never want that to happen again, and I'd rather losePenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-90081410309241581612023-12-26T19:01:00.053+00:002024-01-03T19:24:20.701+00:008 Rules to Follow When Choosing Interior DécorI have written in the past about designing different rooms in my home so that it is a welcoming and warm place that makes me happy to be there. I used to think this was impossible unless you were wealthy, but I discovered that there are many ways to decorate and design your home within a strict budget and still just as beautiful. Here are some ways you can do that.
Decorating your home can be anPenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-15465138737257569822023-12-20T14:26:00.058+00:002024-01-13T21:00:58.848+00:00My Frugal Accomplishments This Past WeekI'm a little pressed for time now, but I just wanted to share some frugal things I did within the past 7 days that I'm proud of myself for, most of it having been done today.4 days ago I drove a friend and her son to another city to check out a school for him, and she paid me for the gas and my time. While I was there, I had about an hour to kill, and I'd seen a few advertisements saying that a Penniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.com0