Month: April 2026

What I wore in France

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

The best discounts for 50, 60 and over

By the time you reach your 50s and 60s, you should be able to take advantage of a whole host of discounts on various services. While many of these are aimed at the over 60s rather than the over 50s, it’s still worth knowing what’s out there to expect. Here we have compiled a list…

A weekly menu for dinner on April 12th

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

12 foods that can help reduce the risk of dementia

The brain is the control center of the body. It keeps the heart beating and the lungs breathing and allows us to move, think and feel. While cognitive function may naturally slow down later in life, certain lifestyle factors, such as diet, can impact the risk of age-related cognitive decline and dementia. Interestingly, research estimates…

20 Great Books for Seventh Grade Students

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

14 car insurance terms that might catch you by surprise

The financial world is full of words or terms that are thrown around all the time, but many of us may not be entirely sure what exactly they mean. This can be especially true when it comes to fine print auto insurance policies, which are often full of jargon you don’t see anywhere else. PakarPBN…

Great book deals for the Easter weekend

Our family is in France right now for spring break (we’re listening to this audiobook while we drive!) but I don’t forget about the book deals! Here are some of my favorites going on right now. The Unselected Diaries of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower – audiobook – $4.99If you’ve been around for a…

11 up-and-coming places to live in the UK

In recent years, several UK cities and towns have been transformed through exciting regeneration and development projects. With new homes, jobs and office space, as well as better transport links and green spaces, many of these areas are becoming increasingly attractive in which to live. And even better news is that in areas of continuous…