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I’m Lauren, wife to my best friend and mama to two little boys. I love talking about strategy in motherhood and sharing ways we can make our homes more vibrant, productive, and peaceful!

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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...

$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!...

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...

Why I Unfollowed Everyone on Facebook

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...

FREE Decluttering Checklist! | Home Declutter Kick-start Download

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,...

When Decluttering Feels Overwhelming | 3 Steps to Get Unstuck

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,...

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,...

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...

10 Long-Distance Moving Tips For an Easier Move

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...

A Letter of Encouragement for Chronic Illness

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,...

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5 Postpartum Recovery Must-Haves for New Mamas

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...

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Romantic Fondue Night for Two | Date Night In

Romantic Fondue Night for Two | Date Night In

The most relaxing at-home date I've ever planned is a romantic fondue night! Before Jack was born, Benj and I really didn't schedule regular date nights. Instead, we just did pretty much everything together. Since the beginning of our relationship, simply being...

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Father’s Day Gifts Under $30 (that Dad will love)

Father’s Day Gifts Under $30 (that Dad will love)

Father's Day is just around the corner, and it has plenty of people stumped as they're trying to think of great Father's Day gift ideas. Why are dads so difficult to shop for? Maybe it's because they're so practical. Or maybe it's because they don't casually drop...

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Salsa Fresca | A Recipe for Summertime

Salsa Fresca | A Recipe for Summertime

Once upon a time I lived in Florida. Our house was a mere 12 minutes from the beach, and it was glorious! This particular beach had a great farmer's market that would open up on weekends. Shopping for fresh produce with a view of the ocean is about as idyllic as it...

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25 Free and Fun Summer Date Ideas

25 Free and Fun Summer Date Ideas

Summertime is the perfect time to try new things, to get outside, and to go adventuring! It's also the perfect time to save money on dating. (Enter: these 25 awesome summer date ideas!) There are so many fun things you can do without spending a penny! My husband and I...

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50 Affordable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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, we could never...

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And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

—Colossians 3:23-24