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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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4-5 Weeks, Pregnancy Update | Jack

4-5 Weeks, Pregnancy Update | Jack

Being a photographer makes me want to capture everything on camera. It helps me to hold on to my memories and to savor life. So when I found out I was expecting at the very end of March, I thought it would be fun to document every other week of this pregnancy in...

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There’s a Bun in the Oven! | Pregnancy Announcement

There’s a Bun in the Oven! | Pregnancy Announcement

Benj and I are so excited to announce that there's a bun in the oven! Yes- that's right. We are expecting our first little one, due December 8th, 2016! We’re currently just 9 weeks along today, and so far, baby seems to be growing well. I had an early ultrasound done...

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Cheap Spring Decor DIY Ideas | Dollar Tree Projects

Cheap Spring Decor DIY Ideas | Dollar Tree Projects

Dollar Tree has so many options for creating beautiful spring decorations! I spent some time wandering around the store the other day looking for cheap spring decor DIY ideas. After taking note of what looked promising, I picked up a few items and then turned them...

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When Your Grey Skies Turn Blue

When Your Grey Skies Turn Blue

I’ll be honest. Until I moved out of Florida, I never understood why so many people really looked forward to spring. I mean, I understood it theoretically, but certainly not in the practical sense. With springtime in Florida comes humid, muggy, thick air, which for me...

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$5 Goodwill Challenge – Spring Decor DIY Ideas

$5 Goodwill Challenge – Spring Decor DIY Ideas

This spring, I'm participating in the $5 Goodwill Challenge, and I'm so excited! There's something fun about turning something old and out of date into something fresh and new. I love the challenge that upcycling brings. Keeping clutter out of our home is also...

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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