The Merry Little Christmas Planner | Plan Your Holiday on a Budget!
The Merry Little Christmas Planner has arrived! I’ve been pouring my heart into this planner for the past two months, and it’s finally here, available for FREE to all of my email subscribers! I’m so excited— this project means a lot to me! Like many...
$400 Christmas Budget | How We’re Spending Less on Christmas!
This year, we’re not spending much on Christmas because we’re currently putting every extra dollar toward building our first home. Money has been pretty tight, so we settled on a small $400 Christmas budget. And the $400 isn’t just for...
20 Fall Date Ideas for Any Budget!
Inexpensive fall date ideas are a must when you’re on a tight budget—especially if you also have to pay for a babysitter! Autumn date nights are all about keeping the vibes warm and cozy, whether you stay inside by the fire or venture out and brave the chill. So...
Traveling Light with Kids | Minimalist Family Packing Tips
We love traveling together as a family, but it took us over 2 years—and many trips across the country—to realize that traveling light with kids is the way to go. Learning how to pack minimally has made the biggest difference! I’m naturally a planner, and I used...
Christmas Savings Plan – FREE Printable! | Have a Debt-Free Christmas
If you don’t want to be paying off Christmas in January—and for many months afterward—you need a Christmas savings plan! A Christmas savings plan will help you to have a debt-free Christmas. There’s enough going on during the holidays without having to...
5 DIY Fall Essential Oil Recipes for Your Diffuser
Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons—colorful leaves, crisp air, vivid blue skies, fun autumn traditions, delicious flavors, and cozy smells. Ah, the smells! Today I’m sharing 5 DIY fall essential oil recipes for your diffuser that will instantly bring...
$2 Fall Bucket List DIY | Start Fun Family Traditions this Autumn!
Celebrating your favorite fall traditions every year as a family makes for a wonderfully memorable season. Today, I’m sharing a fall bucket list DIY idea that will make your autumn season extra fun! A couple of years ago, I was looking for a way to keep track of...
Fall Bucket List for Families – FREE Printable Checklist!
Autumn is a season of intrinsic warmth. There may be a chill outside, but it makes cozy sweaters, crackling fires, bold flavors, and deep colors perfectly appealing. There are so many wonderful things to enjoy throughout the autumn season, so I created a fall bucket...
Frugal Summer Bucket List for Families!
Summers are taking on a whole new meaning now that I have a little boy to spend them with! There are so many fun activities to do—and so many memories to make—that I decided to create a super fun, frugal summer bucket list! I wanted to have a creative list of ideas to...
Toddler Boy Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Summer is in full swing here in Alabama, and we’re soaking up all of the sunshine and pool days! We’ve swapped our sweaters for swimwear, and our closets reflect the sunny weather. So today I’m sharing a simple toddler boy summer capsule wardrobe...
The Oh Crap Potty Training Method (How We Potty Trained FAST for $22)
When I get excited about something, I love sharing it with you! That’s why we’re talking about potty training this week—specifically, my totally honest experience with the Oh Crap potty training method. (Seriously, though—I never thought I’d get...
7 Frugal Outdoor Spring Activities for Families
Spring is a season of new beginnings and fresh starts—a time to amble in bare feet, and let the wind tousle your hair. You can watch beauty unfold before your very eyes, and there are so many fun and meaningful spring activities for families to do together! Because...
Trim Your Baby’s Nails the No-Drama Way!
It’s scary to trim your baby’s nails for the first time! Newborns love to keep their hands up by their face, so if you don’t trim their nails regularly, they can easily scratch themselves. It doesn’t help that babies’ nails grow at an...
20 Blueberry Picking Tips | Have a Great Experience with Kids!
Berry season is coming up fast, so today I’m sharing my very best blueberry picking tips with you! Because you can never have enough berries in your life. When berry season rolls around, I start daydreaming about how I want to incorporate them into my food—ice...
25 Kitchen Tasks for Toddlers (Skills for High-Energy Kids!)
I stifle a laugh as I watch my 2-year-old son, Jack, crack an egg into a blue glass bowl. He’s concentrating hard, and his tiny hands are completely crushing the eggshell. He then shakes his hands up and down, trying to get the rest of the farm-fresh egg to ooze...
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