a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
The journey to a simple home can be a long one. Here are eight things I, as a neurodivergent woman did to make my family’s home an overall better place to be. The story. I stared at my computer screen, entranced as the YouTuber made basic changes to the basement apartment she’d been tasked with … Read more
There are tons of money-saving tips floating around. But they don’t work for everyone, especially autistic women. Eight of those tips, and what to do instead. The story. I stared at my computer screen. Frowned. I totally couldn’t recommend those “how to save money with kids” tips to neurodivergent women. What, was I crazy when … Read more
DIY landscaping nourishes the neurodivergent soul like nothing else can. Read on for five life-transforming lessons I learned by doing my own landscaping. The story. A warm breeze tickled my face as I thrust the spade into the earth. The aroma of dirt teased my nose as I plopped the dirt to the side, then … Read more
A lot of conventional advice about how to save money with kids falls short for neurodivergent parents. Here are some of the usual tips, and what to do instead. WHAT does that say? When I set out to create this blog post as part of my series on frugal homemaking, I was mostly going to … Read more
Have executive dysfunction or sensory sensitivities? This frugal housecleaning guide will make homemaking less stressful, both to your mind and to your senses. The story. Paper towels lined the porcelain sink. I grimaced in unhappy anticipation, then opened the bottle of bleach sitting on the counter. Trying not to breathe, I slowly poured the contents … Read more
You CAN have a beautiful home on a tight budget that (mostly) precludes new furniture and expensive accessories. Following are nine steps to do just that. The story. I stood in the middle of the living room of the apartment I’d just begun renting – my very first! The son of the owner of the … Read more