The month of May has seen many important events and turning points throughout history, from the end of World War II in Europe to the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as South Africa’s first black president. From stories of medieval warriors to the founding of modern human rights organizations, here are 23 historical events that occurred […]

I can never say no to a book about money, so I put together a list of my favorite personal finance books. Enter your email address below and I’ll send the printable list straight to your inbox! I’ve been interested in money for a long time (and I’ll tell you right now that my massive […]

In our fast-paced world, it’s natural to sometimes feel overwhelmed or exhausted. If you’re constantly tired, you might assume that you’re simply not getting enough sleep, but research shows that several other factors may also play a role. From poor eating habits to unmanaged stress, we’ll explore nine ways to combat fatigue. Note: If you […]

For our trip to France, I packed a medium-sized suitcase (we had planned to all take carry-on bags but the night before we left, Bart texted me and said “I want more space” and if HE had to take a bigger suitcase, well, so would I). The most worn item I packed was my lilac […]

Emma met Mark on a dating site. He had liked her smiling profile picture, which showed her cuddled up with her little Jack Russell dog Sparky, and the couple began messaging. Eventually, they met for a date at a pub near Emma’s house. It was a good first date. Mark was warm and attentive: openness […]

A weekly dinner menu for April 12 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: You can see all my menus for the week here! READ: A weekly dinner menu for April 12 PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily […]

It is commonly accepted that your State Pension represents the full support you are entitled to in the UK once you retire. However, there is actually a wide range of over-60s and pension benefits you could be eligible for. It always helps to be as prepared and informed PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is […]

I’ve collected some of my favorite books for a 7th grader to read. Enter your email address below and I’ll send this printable book list straight to your inbox! Throughout this school year, I have been working on grade-wise book lists with 20 books for each grade level (you can see them all here). I […]

Tax changes and the ongoing freeze of many benefits from April 2026 will likely put even more pressure on our already strained finances, but there may be steps you can take to reduce this burden. The high cost of living already makes it difficult for many of us to make ends meet, with PakarPBN A […]

Our family is currently in France for spring break (we listen to this audiobook while we drive!) but I’m not forgetting the book deals! Here are some of my favorites at the moment. The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower – audiobook – $4.99If you’ve been around for a while, you know […]