a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Neurodivergent women midlife are usually dealing with cumulative sensory overload. Life-changing tips on how to reduce it by turning your home into a sanctuary. The story. In horror, I watched as the ball bounced off the large glass vase on the single high shelf near the hallway between the kitchen and dining room. At least … Read more
How to save money on personal hygiene is simpler than you might think. Read on for 10 ideas that can help you be more frugal… literally saving you hundreds of dollars per year. The story. The thick, slimy blob oozed from the bottle into the palm of my hand. My nose scrunched. That did not … Read more
Many conventional room makeover tips can cause a neurodivergent brain to crash. Here’s how to transform a space without overwhelm in order to reach your goal of creating a simple home. The story. “Okay, okay, we’ll leave the tall bookcases where they are.” I didn’t bother trying to keep the irritation from my voice. My … 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… except possibly creating a beautiful home without breaking the bank. 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 … 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