The COVID-19 pandemic brought a massive amount of stress for many Americans who have been laid off or furloughed from their jobs due to the economic downturn caused by the crisis. What also has many people stressed (all the time, not just during a health crisis) is healthcare coverage and costs. Healthcare has always been […]

IBD & My Journey to Healthy Eating A few years ago, I went to Brazil to teach English on a 6 month assignment. Brazil is my favorite place to travel and I’d been there several times before, but this time was different. Everyday I was exhausted, fatigued, weak, and my stomach was in constant pain. […]

You guys know that my nickname is “Frugal Fran” and I’m all about getting the biggest bang for my buck when online shopping at my favorite stores. With the abundance of coupons, discounts, and promo codes that we have access to, I refuse to pay full price for anything (however, I’m happy to pay full […]

One of life’s most enjoyable experiences is traveling. I know I’m not the only one who dreams of filling up my passport with stamps. Have you been bitten by the travel bug, but can’t stand the fact that each trip drains all the coins from your bank account? Well, that used to be me too. […]