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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Quick & Easy Day Designer Planning Routine (SAHM edition!)
We’ve just entered into a beautiful new year, and it’s the perfect time to start organizing your day to get stuff done! So today, I want to share my Day Designer planning routine with you. Productivity is especially tough for stay at home moms because we...
40 Dollar Tree Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas
It’s Christmas time, and I’m filled with excitement! Jack just turned 2, so I’ve been thinking more about his stocking this year. I noticed dozens of amazing Dollar Tree toddler stocking stuffer ideas when I was shopping the other day, so today...
Detailed Toddler Boy Fall Capsule Wardrobe (with photos!)
Autumn has arrived in the Pacific Northwest! Leaves are turning vibrant shades of orange and gold, the night air is chilly, and pumpkins are everywhere. Sweater weather is most definitely here, and that can only mean one thing—it’s finally time to share...
Goal Setting for Moms with Their Hands Full
If you’re a mom, then you naturally have your hands full. They’re filled with little hands, big hugs, blessings, trials, dirty diapers, clean clothes, pacifiers, bath toys, school work, and the list goes on!
Whether you have one child or twelve, being a mom is a round-the-clock job that requires plenty of patience, fortitude, and grace as we’re meeting needs and caring for our people… Read More
Step-by Step Guide to Creating Capsule Wardrobes for Kids
If you’re ready to save money on your child’s clothing, simplify your laundry routine, and have more fun putting outfits together for your little one, then you’re in the right place! Capsule wardrobes for kids are the game changer you’ve...
The Life-Changing Magic of Baby Capsule Wardrobes
Today, I want to share a system with you that has simplified my mom life in the best way. It makes everything from dressing your child to washing laundry magically simple. Introducing: the life-changing magic of a baby capsule wardrobe! But let’s...
5 Postpartum Recovery Must-Haves for New Mamas
There are a few postpartum recovery must-haves that saved me in the early days of motherhood. Like every birth, each new mom’s postpartum recovery is unique. We write birth plans and imagine our dream births. We research diligently and do our best to prepare for...
50 Affordable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Let’s be honest: we owe our moms an awful lot. By the time we were finally able to thank our moms for loving us the way they do, they’d already been taking care of us for years! Mother’s Day is totally appropriate, considering. But the truth is,...
Hi there!
Thanks for stopping by! I’m Lauren— a wife and mama learning to create a beautiful life on a budget! [read more…]
POPULAR POSTS
