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!...
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...
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...
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,...
20 Blueberry Picking Tips | Have a Great Experience with Kids!
Berry season is coming up fast, so today I'm sharing my very best blueberry picking tips with you! Because you can never have enough berries in your life. When berry season rolls around, I start...
25 Kitchen Tasks for Toddlers (Skills for High-Energy Kids!)
I stifle a laugh as I watch my 2-year-old son, Jack, crack an egg into a blue glass bowl. He's concentrating hard, and his tiny hands are completely crushing the eggshell. He then shakes his hands...
10 Family Camping Hacks | Sanity-saving Tips and Tricks!
Growing up in Florida, we never went camping. Sure, people go camping in the Sunshine State, but the humidity and bugs are a pretty big deterrent most of the year! My parents were never into it, so...
$20 Dollar Tree Camping Kit | Budget-Friendly Kitchen & Dining Supplies
Camping truly is the ultimate budget-friendly vacation! There's minimal upfront cost, very few ways to spend money out in the middle of nowhere, and you have to bring your own food. Plus, I'm going...
7 Christian Songs to Get You Through the Hard Times
Sometimes, you just need a good playlist of Christian songs to get you through the hard days. Today, I received news from my doctor that left me feeling defeated and deflated. Some new test results...
How to Choose a Word of the Year that Makes an Impact
It's that time of year again—time to choose a word of the year! December is one of my favorite months. I love the Christmas season, and I also love thinking about the approaching new year! There's...
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....