Articles written by Tammy Lewis

I'm a computer tech who lives in the mid-western United States with my wonderful husband and son.

Sports & Recreation > Camping How to save money on food when camping: 5 of 10

How to save money on food when camping Camping doesn't have to be expensive. The first time I went camping as a single mother, my son and I slept in our van and ate bologna sandwiches, fruit, and yogurt. I was ill-prepared and ill-supplied for the trip, but it was an adventure with my child which we both cherished. Be creati...
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance What is the process for defragmenting a hard drive: 2 of 3

Defragmenting a computer's hard drive is one of the easiest ways to quickly enhance computer performance. As files and programs are added and removed from the computer's hard drive, bits and pieces of files are put in non-adjacent areas on the hard drive. This causes a decrease in access speed by the computer when you call f...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) How to find free and cheap children's activities for weekends: 5 of 6

Most of us know what it's like to live on a budget. Living on a budget doesn't have to detract from spending quality time with your small children, though. There are many free or inexpensive activities available in most areas. Become familiar with local parks. Not only do the playground activities make them great places to h...