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...
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...
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...
3 Spring Essential Oil Blends for Your Home
Today is the first day of Spring! It’s been a long winter here in the Pacific Northwest, and I am so ready for blue skies and warm sunshine. One of my favorite ways to bring the season inside, is to make it smell like spring. So today, I’m excited to share...
10 OfferUp Tips for Selling Your Stuff & Making More Money
Over the years, I’ve had great success buying and selling on OfferUp, and today I’m going to share my top 10 OfferUp tips with you! These tips will help you to sell your items faster and make more money in the process. Selling on OfferUp is a great way to...
Important Budget Categories | Journey to a Debt-Free Home (part 4)
Welcome to the fourth post in my Journey to a Debt-Free Home series! Last time, I talked about the strategy we’re using to turn our dream into a reality. Today, I’m sharing 5 important budget categories we’re funding while still saving aggressively....
Making Debt-Free Home Ownership Happen | Journey to a Debt-Free Home (part 3)
As many of you know, my husband and I are working our way toward debt-free home ownership. Our dream is to have absolutely no house payment. That’s right—no mortgage! I covered “the why” in Part 2 of this series, and today I’ll be explaining...
13 Free Ways to Show Your Husband How Much You Love Him
Over the years, I’ve learned that there are so many ways to show your husband how much you love him—and plenty of them don’t cost a thing. While brainstorming ways to bless my husband, I love to reflect on our love story and everything we’ve been...
11 Money-Saving Laundry Room Essentials
As a newlywed, I discovered the beauty of having an organized space to do my laundry. I simplified that space to only contain 11 laundry room essentials, and it has been life-changing! These days, I have a newly-walking toddler who loves to help me on laundry day....
Laundry Room Organization on a Budget
Staring at a cluttered—or empty—laundry room can feel overwhelming. It’s difficult to know how to make the best use of the space staring back at you. But simple laundry room organization can make all the difference in the world, especially in small spaces!...
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...
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