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.
Preparing for a Roadtrip with Kids
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. 😉 )
A Mom’s Guide to Garage Sales
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. As someone who is working to choose the simpler life, I really don’t enjoy looking through people’s random things to buy more random…
Mason Jar Hacks
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!
The Ultimate Guide to Mason Jar Accessories
Part of living simple is incorporating items that serve many purposes. Enter the Mason Jar. Simple, timeless, useful, and just plain cute. Here is a list of mason jar accessories.
Five Things I Quit Buying That Have Saved Us a Ton of Money
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…
Easy Ways to Save Money and Create Less Waste by Replacing Disposable With Reusable
With the new year at hand, I’ve got goals on the mind… One of these goals is to invest in a few practical items that would cut down on our waste, and possibly even save us a little money in the long run. After a quick inventory, it was easy to see that a lot…
The Top Three Low Carb Hot Chocolate Recipes You’ve Got to Try This Winter
Today I’m share three of our favorite low carb hot chocolate recipes. With that being said, 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…