Let’s chat about how to exercise out on a budget! We are paying off our student loans and so we are always trying to cut costs that aren’t necessary. As a result, we have to …
How to just Say No! Using Boundaries…Yes Please!
I like to say, “Yes”. It feels great to say “Yes”! Well, most of the time it feels great to say yes. Sometimes, saying “yes” to something can result in us walking away feeling foolish, …
Making a Happy Halloween on a budget!
Candy and Costumes and Pumpkins, oh my! Halloween is upon us! It’s that time of year that is replete with so many wonderful traditions. However, I must admit, it can be full of stress too. …
7 Frugal Tips for Planning your Kid’s Birthday Party
Over the years, I have learned a few frugal tips when planning my kid’s birthday parties. My six kids love their Birthdays! Honestly, I love birthdays too but I sometimes it can be stressful planning …
The Poor Doctor’s Wife goes Camping!
There are plenty of luxurious vacations out there and man they are tempting. Often times, it’s easy to get caught up in comparison, seeing our friends going to exotic beach destinations, that we completely forget …
Top 26 Kid Snacks for Summer
School is out and if you have kiddos, they are home and hungry. Perhaps, it’s all the outside time and playing that makes my kids want to hover around the kitchen constantly. I’m not exactly …
5 Ways to Keep Momentum with Budgeting
Welcome back to “Ask Dr. Gertrude” I imagine you’ve been on pins and needles, waiting for this next episode to come out! Hop on to my “Magic School Bus” and I’ll take you through the …
As a mom can we “Dress for Success”?
Before we dive right into this topic, I’m going to define success as feeling confident as a mom. In other words, we feel good about our efforts and love our kiddos like crazy! Can how …
Buying Food in Bulk
Ask Doctor Gertrude: Episode 2 Dr. Gertrude is my British Alias that answers questions from my blog or my followers on Instagram or facebook. I figure “adulting” is serious enough and so I’m always up …
Sick of yelling for your kids?
Years ago, I bought a megaphone to help corral children for a church Primary activity (children’s Sunday school) that was held at a nearby park. There were about, 25-30 kids in attendance at this activity. …