by Lauren | Oct 2, 2019 | Living Intentionally, Motherhood
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...
by Lauren | Sep 7, 2019 | DIY Projects, Family Culture, Living Intentionally, Save Money, Seasonal
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...
by Lauren | Sep 4, 2019 | Family Culture, Living Intentionally, Save Money, Seasonal
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...
by Lauren | Aug 28, 2019 | Living Intentionally, Time Management
I put off writing this post for a long time. I was afraid that I might hurt someone—afraid they might not understand. But the day I unfollowed everyone on Facebook changed my life, and I want to share my story. That day forever impacted the way I interact with social...
by Lauren | Aug 14, 2019 | Decluttering & Organizing, Living Intentionally
Decluttering overwhelm is paralyzing! If you don’t know how to start clearing the clutter out of your home, this decluttering checklist is for you! There are plenty decluttering methods out there, but when you’re feeling overwhelmed, working your way down...
by Lauren | Aug 7, 2019 | Decluttering & Organizing, Living Intentionally
What do you do when decluttering feels overwhelming? Decluttering overwhelm is a common struggle! If you’re not in the habit of regularly cleaning out your drawers, closets, and shelves, decluttering can feel like an overwhelming project that you just...
by Lauren | Jul 17, 2019 | Family Culture, Living Intentionally, Save Money, Seasonal
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...
by Lauren | Jul 10, 2019 | Living Intentionally, Motherhood, Seasonal
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...
by Lauren | Jun 19, 2019 | Living Intentionally, Save Money
Recently, I shared how we pulled off a 2,500 mile, long-distance move on a budget, and today I’m following up with some awesome long-distance moving tips! I grew up as the daughter of a home builder, and we moved a lot. By the time I was 14-years-old, I’d...
by Lauren | May 22, 2019 | Living Intentionally
This letter of encouragement for chronic illness is a little different than what I usually write about, but as someone who has struggled with a mysterious, debilitating illness for over five years, I can relate to many of the struggles others like me face on a daily...
by Lauren | Apr 30, 2019 | Family Culture, Grocery Savings, Living Intentionally, Seasonal
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...
by Lauren | Apr 16, 2019 | Living Intentionally, Motherhood, Save Money
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...
by Lauren | Sep 22, 2018 | Family Culture, Living Intentionally, Save Money, Seasonal
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...
by Lauren | Sep 20, 2018 | Living Intentionally, Motherhood, Save Money
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...
by Lauren | Feb 1, 2018 | Laundry Systems, Living Intentionally, Save Money
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!...
by Lauren | Jan 24, 2018 | Laundry Systems, Living Intentionally
There’s always that one household chore you wish you could delegate to someone else. Your least favorite job just popped into your head, didn’t it? Is it doing the laundry? Well, today we’re going to chat about simplifying laundry! The two household...