A few weeks ago I saw an adorable, gingham garland at Hobby Lobby. Instead of buying it, I decided to try my own knock-off version.
Easy DIY Fall Garland

A few weeks ago I saw an adorable, gingham garland at Hobby Lobby. Instead of buying it, I decided to try my own knock-off version.
I’ve been a little MIA as of late. Mostly taking advantage of all the summer fun to be had. We’ve had swim lessons, trips to see family, projects, homeschool prep, and of course berry picking! Read More
Growing up in a large family, we didn’t do a ton of fancy vacations. In fact, I can’t remember one. My parents idea of a vacation was driving hundreds of miles from Washington to Alaska to look at scenery while camping in the barren wilderness along the way. (Yay. 😉 ) Read More
Garage sale season is upon us and if you are a thrifty mom, now might be the best time to take advantage of the sales while meeting some of your family’s basic needs. Read More
For my fellow, frugal friends: This is where the fun is at! Finding new ways to use your Mason jars with items you already have around the house!
Part of living simple is incorporating items that serve many purposes. Enter the Mason Jar. Simple, timeless, useful, and just plain cute. I feel a little redneck writing about how much I love these jars, but hey, it’s my life…
When it comes to saving money, one of the first things we do is try to see where our money is going. Looking through receipts and tracking our spending regularly has helped us keep our spontaneous spending under control. It has also revealed some areas that we could cut back on or eliminate altogether. Here are five things we quit buying that have saved us a ton of money…
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Hot Chocolate is such a comforting nostalgic drink. I remember as a kid, it made me feel like an adult. I would hold my mom’s mug while the steam whirled up to tickled my nose… Read More