The Postpartum Hack That Changed My Life
There is one postpartum hack that's very near and dear to my heart. I'd even go so far to say that changed my life and made a huge impact on those early newborn days! Without a doubt, the newborn stage is one of the hardest and sweetest times in a mama's life. It's...
8 Minimalist Baby Bath Time Essentials
When it comes to minimalism and babies, my motto is to have "as little as possible, but as much as necessary." While I don't want baby gear taking over my home, I do want to own things that will make my life easier. My minimalist baby bath checklist is fairly small,...
10 Amazing Organic ALDI Products
ALDI is my secret weapon for staying in my grocery budget. If you're lucky enough to have one nearby, you know just how much money you can save there! Buying organic ALDI products saves me so much money because I try to buy organic food as often as my budget allows....
10 Best Organic Trader Joe’s Deals
There are so many amazing organic Trader Joe's deals to choose from! Trader Joe's is a magical place. I've never walked out of that store without a bag of goodies in my hand and a smile on my face. But with all of those amazing-looking snacks and treats lining the...
FAMILY ROAD TRIP ON A BUDGET | How We Traveled on the CHEAP for $130/day!
We recently completed our first cross-country family road trip on a budget! Due to our cross-country move, my husband, Benj, and I drove from Vancouver, WA to Birmingham, AL with our 22-month-old son, Jack. We logged more than 3,000 miles over the course of 10 days in...
Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day DIY | Farmhouse Valentine Mailbox Decor
Who else loves a good before and after? Because today I've got a great one to share with you! We're making a Dollar Tree Valentine's Day DIY farmhouse mailbox. whew. That's a mouthful. I don't know about you, but I love Valentine's Day—mostly because of the...
Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day Decor | Farmhouse-Chic DIY Projects
I love creating seasonal DIY projects on the cheap, and this Dollar Tree Valentine's Day decor was so fun and easy to put together! When I was decluttering our home decor bins last summer, getting ready for our cross-country move, I donated most of our Valentine's...
Baby Boy Woodland Nursery Decor | Budget-Friendly Ideas & DIYs
Of all the rooms in our apartment, Jack's nursery was my favorite! It was the only room I sat down and designed purposefully. I searched for the perfect woodland nursery decor, rearranged the furniture ten times (on paper), and dreamed about rocking my newborn to...
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