My husband and I are currently throwing every extra dollar we can toward saving for our first home. Thus, there are some things we don't spend money on. We try to keep our budget as trim as...
15 Things We Don’t Spend Money On
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The Life-Changing Magic of Baby Capsule Wardrobes
Today, I want to share a system with you that has simplified my mom life in the best way. It makes everything from dressing your child to washing laundry magically simple. Introducing: the...
Whimsical Baby Shower Decor for a Little Girl | Ideas & Inspiration
Can you imagine praying for a baby for 10 years? We have friends who did! After waiting that long, the Lord answered their prayers with a baby girl: sweet Talia Annabeth. The ladies in our church...
You Can Make Budgeting Fun! | 10 Tips to Change the Way You Budget
Believe it or not, it is possible to make budgeting fun! There, I said it. Budgeting doesn't have to be a task you dread every month. Some of you are nodding your heads, and some of you...
Journey to a Debt Free Home | The Why (part 2)
Along with the questions of how we're planning to own our home free and clear, Benj and I have also received questions about why we're taking this path. So today, I'll be sharing our reasons for...
Journey to a Debt-Free Home | The Plan (part 1)
My husband and I have a dream to own our first home completely debt free! Our dream was born a couple of years ago, and has continued to take shape over time as we've crafted our debt-free...
Virgin Bloody Mary Drinks | 5 Minute Recipe
Concocting virgin Bloody Mary drinks will forever remind me of summer. Before Benj and I got married, I worked in my parents' homeschool book business. Summertime was our crazy busy season because...
5 Postpartum Recovery Must-Haves for New Mamas
There are a few postpartum recovery must-haves that saved me in the early days of motherhood. Like every birth, each new mom's postpartum recovery is unique. We write birth plans and imagine our...
Romantic Fondue Night for Two | Date Night In
The most relaxing at-home date I've ever planned is a romantic fondue night! Before Jack was born, Benj and I really didn't schedule regular date nights. Instead, we just did pretty much...
Father’s Day Gifts Under $30 (that Dad will love)
Father's Day is just around the corner, and it has plenty of people stumped as they're trying to think of great Father's Day gift ideas. Why are dads so difficult to shop for? Maybe it's because...
Salsa Fresca | A Recipe for Summertime
Once upon a time I lived in Florida. Our house was a mere 12 minutes from the beach, and it was glorious! This particular beach had a great farmer's market that would open up on weekends. Shopping...
25 Free and Fun Summer Date Ideas
Summertime is the perfect time to try new things, to get outside, and to go adventuring! It's also the perfect time to save money on dating. (Enter: these 25 awesome summer date ideas!) There are so...
