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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 Minute Dollar Tree DIY | $4 Outdoor Tea Light Planter

5 Minute Dollar Tree DIY | $4 Outdoor Tea Light Planter

Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to spend time out on your back porch relaxing in the evenings. Even though we live in an apartment with a tiny patio, we still enjoy making use of it when the weather's nice. That's where this 5 minute Dollar Tree DIY...

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$4 Dollar Tree Easter DIY | Mini Egg Floral Arrangements

$4 Dollar Tree Easter DIY | Mini Egg Floral Arrangements

Easter decor at Dollar Tree mostly consists of cutesy designs and glittery colors. I realize that many people enjoy decorating that way (more power to you!), but it's just not my style. That's why I created this super easy Dollar Tree Easter DIY! I've never had any...

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$6 Dollar Tree Floral Arrangement | Dogwood Blossom DIY

$6 Dollar Tree Floral Arrangement | Dogwood Blossom DIY

Who knew you could make such an elegant Dollar Tree floral arrangement for only $6! When I recently stumbled across these long-stemmed dogwood blossoms at my local Dollar Tree, I knew I had to pick some up! They're a steal for just $1 each. Dollar Tree even had some...

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4 Ingredient Strawberry Mango Slushies

4 Ingredient Strawberry Mango Slushies

These 4-ingredient strawberry-mango slushies will make your summer even brighter! Winter weather typically makes me gravitate toward warm cups of coffee in heavy mugs and steaming Earl Grey in pretty teacups. But every once in a while—usually as spring approaches—I'll...

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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