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,...
Frugal Summer Bucket List for Families!
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Lauren
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...
The Oh Crap Potty Training Method (How We Potty Trained FAST for $22)
When I get excited about something, I love sharing it with you! That's why we're talking about potty training this week—specifically, my totally honest experience with the Oh Crap potty training...
ALDI Organic Shopping List + FREE Printable!
Buying organic food can add up fast, but shopping at ALDI helps you to squeeze more organic groceries into your budget. There are dozens of options to choose from, so I created this ALDI organic...
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...
7 Frugal Outdoor Spring Activities for Families
Spring is a season of new beginnings and fresh starts—a time to amble in bare feet, and let the wind tousle your hair. You can watch beauty unfold before your very eyes, and there are so many fun...
Long Distance Move on a Budget + Our U-Pack ReloCube Experience
Last fall, we packed up our life in Vancouver, Washington and moved over 2,500 miles away to Birmingham, Alabama! Since we're currently saving every dollar we can toward owning our first home...
15 Purchases That Save You Money
Have you ever bought something that turned out to be a total waste of money and left you questioning your life choices? Yeah, me too. But when you make smart purchases that save you money in the...
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,...
Kids Fly FREE Travel Hack!
I just discovered an amazing travel hack for flying with kids! I had never heard of any airline that had a kids fly free program until just a few days ago. It's kind of blowing my mind, actually. My...
Trim Your Baby’s Nails the No-Drama Way!
It's scary to trim your baby's nails for the first time! Newborns love to keep their hands up by their face, so if you don't trim their nails regularly, they can easily scratch themselves. It...
7 Frugal Habits That Have Saved Us Thousands of Dollars!
Our smallest habits are largely responsible for our greatest successes. I've found this to be true in so many areas of life—from marriage and spiritual growth, to health and money. So today I want...
