15 Purchases That Save You Money
Have you ever bought something that turned out to be a total waste of money and left you questioning your life choices? Yeah, me too. But when you make smart purchases that save you money in the long run, you feel like a total boss! I love buying products that...
Kids Fly FREE Travel Hack!
I just discovered an amazing travel hack for flying with kids! I had never heard of any airline that had a kids fly free program until just a few days ago. It’s kind of blowing my mind, actually. My son Jack recently turned two, and as any traveling parent...
7 Frugal Habits That Have Saved Us Thousands of Dollars!
Our smallest habits are largely responsible for our greatest successes. I’ve found this to be true in so many areas of life—from marriage and spiritual growth, to health and money. So today I want to share some simple frugal habits that have made a huge impact...
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...
Save Money on Organic Produce
For a long time, I struggled to fit organic fruits and vegetables into my grocery budget. At first glance, they seemed like a luxury few could afford. But after some digging, I realized that there are actually quite a few ways to save money on organic produce! Eating...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why We Plan to Build Instead of Buy | Journey to a Debt-Free Home (part 5)
I began writing this series over a year ago, but Benj and I have been on this debt-free home journey for 4 years now. That’s why today’s post is an exciting one! Because of our big move to Birmingham, we’ll finally be able to stop renting and become...
10 Family Camping Hacks | Sanity-saving Tips and Tricks!
Growing up in Florida, we never went camping. Sure, people go camping in the Sunshine State, but the humidity and bugs are a pretty big deterrent most of the year! My parents were never into it, so we just never camped as a family. It was only recently that I acquired...
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...
$20 Dollar Tree Camping Kit | Budget-Friendly Kitchen & Dining Supplies
Camping truly is the ultimate budget-friendly vacation! There’s minimal upfront cost, very few ways to spend money out in the middle of nowhere, and you have to bring your own food. Plus, I’m going to show you how to put together a Dollar Tree camping...
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