Hi, I’m Jen and a proud member of generation X. I want to share with you things I have learned and ways to save time and money.
Why I Got Baby Chicks: My Big Adventure
Hi everyone! I’ve seen many of my neighbors become backyard chicken owners, and I had been thinking about it for quite a while. The more I read, the more I wanted a couple of chickens of my own. Well, today I jumped in with both feet. I ordered two baby chicks from a local hatchery…
What’s Your Best Side Hustle in 2025
As we all know, the economy is incredibly uncertain right now. A lot of people I know have a side hustle to make extra money as a safety net. That got me thinking—what does everyone else do for a side hustle? Is it actually lucrative? How much time do you spend on it? Over the…
How is parenting different from Millennial to Gen Alpha?
I’m a Generation X mom who raised a Millennial, a Gen Z, and am now raising a Gen Alpha. Here are my observations. Parenting a Millennial (Born: 1981-1996) Parenting a Gen Z (Born: 1997-2012) Parenting a Gen Alpha (Born ~2013-Present) Ultimately, raising kids across different generations requires a balance of experience, openness to change, and…
Have Kids’ Birthday Parties Changed?
Are birthday parties now a bad thing…. Hi everyone! I’ve been wondering—have kids’ birthday parties changed? I have three kids: two older boys, a 32-year-old and a 22-year-old, and my daughter, who just turned nine. Since she had never had a real birthday party before, we decided it was time to throw one for her….
Quick Guide: Updating Your BIOS Step-by-Step.
Hi everyone, I was talking to my son about his computer and an issue he was having. I asked if he had updated all of his drivers, and he said he thought he had. I told him to double-check to make sure his BIOS didn’t need an update, and he asked why that was necessary….
Shower Steamers for Beginners: Your First Time Guide.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you decide to make a purchase via my links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. I wanted to share a fun craft my daughter and I did while she was out of school around Valentine’s Day—we made homemade shower steamers! We…
Easy Ways to Add Color with a DIY Backsplash
I can’t wait to share this with you! My backsplash tile had been sitting in my kitchen for eight months. After Christmas, I started rearranging things and decided enough was enough—it was time to finally install it. Now that it’s done, I’m absolutely thrilled with how it looks. I can’t believe I didn’t do it…
Unicorn Valentine Box
Unicorn Valentine Box Supplies Shoe Box Cardboard or poster board Construction paper or in color you want to use Some curling ribbon Glue Instructions Get a bigger shoe box. Wrap it with construction in the colors you chose for your unicorn. For my daughters box we went with purple, turquoise, and pink. Once you have…
Penne Arrabbiata
This recipe is like what they serve at Bucca di Beppo. We no longer have a Bucca where I live but my family and mainly me loves this recipe. I have altered it to suit what my family likes and to make it easier for those throw together quick dinners on work/school nights. It’s super…
Smart Money-Saving Hacks: Tips to Keep More Cash
Saving Money I don’t know about you, but I feel like my money doesn’t go as far as it used to. I’m all about saving money, and my tips won’t make you feel like you have to go without. As promised I am going to share the ways I’ve learned to save. I know all…
