Things We Learned from Year One of Debt Payoff
In December of 2015, 6 months after my husband graduated from his SECOND grad school program, we sat down finally…
Fall Crafts for Toddlers, Kids, and Teens!
I collected ALL the best fall crafts for all ages of kids on the internet!! Most of these are self…
My Kids’ Favorite Simple Christmas Traditions (In a Big Family)
I’m a huge proponent of simple & joyful family life. The holiday online content is SO OVERWHELMING THESE DAYS. So…
Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Ideas
We have used the Jesus Storybook Bible for Advent in our home for 8 years in a row now. I…
5 Practical Strategies for Dealing With the Terrible Twos (That Work!)
In this post, you will learn 5 ideas for how to deal with the terrible twos that actually work! We’ve…
33 Fun & Simple Toddler Activities (1-2 Year Old)
We just adopted our 5th kiddo. He came to live with us when he was a little over 18 months…
Printable Adult Coloring Pages for Relaxing [PDF]
These four free coloring pages are a great way to relax after a busy day. I love creating free printable…
30 Activities for 13 Month Old Toddler to Play
13 Month olds are so busy and cute. But truthfully, they can be really tiring as well. They’re old enough…
# Toys for 6 Year Old Boys [From a Mom of Boys!]
I have 2 boys who are currently ages 6 and 8 as of this writing. Plus my 3 boy nephews…
5 Semi-Hippie Things I Do to Save Money
So maybe you’ve heard (or perhaps you’re tired of hearing) … we’re getting out of debt. Not just kinda sorta…
Host A Jesse Tree Ornament Exchange
Many years, our family started a really simple Jesse Tree tradition during Advent, and I loved it! A friend and I threw together…
How to Do a Simple Jesse Tree With Kids
Have you ever heard of a Jesse Tree? A Jesse Tree is created with a set of 25 symbolic ornaments,…
How to Budget When You’re In Complete Survival Mode
If you are exhausted by a financial mess, or not sure what the first right step is, this post is…
The Simplest Way to Stick to a Grocery Budget (Even With Crazy Inflation)
I’ve been using this simple grocery budget tracking method for years!! It’s legitimately useful while you’re actually in the store,…
The 9 Best Options for Advent Reading with Kids [2023]
Today, I’m going to help you figure out which plan to follow this year for Advent reading with your kids. …
25 Amazing Gifts for a Second Baby That Veteran Moms Will LOVE
This post has all my best gift ideas for someone who is having their second baby (or third or fourth!!)…
20 Must Haves for a Toddler & Newborn {2nd Baby List!}
If you’re going to have a toddler AND a newborn around soon, this list of recommended gear is specifically for…
Pros & Cons of Zero Based Budgeting (and a Flexible Alternative)
If you have tried to budget and failed, you know what I mean when I say, budgeting can be so…
5 Comfortable Waterproof Baby Carriers Moms Love
In this post, we will go over the five absolute best waterproof baby carriers on the market. We had 4…
50 Top Baby Registry Must Haves [Printable Checklist]
In this post, you will get all the details on popular baby registry items and learn whether or not it’s…
4 Important Phrases for How to Teach a 1 Year Old “No”
Ahhh one year olds. They’re cute, giggly, chubby, and opinionated. One minute they’re being gosh-darn-adorable and the next minute they’re…
How to Effectively Discipline a 1 Year Old
Today I’m going to outline a very effective plan for consistent 1 year old discipline for you to use with…
Simple & Fun Preschool Advent Activities for a Meaningful Christmas
In this post, I’m going to share several ideas for preschool advent activities to do with your 3-5 year olds…
20 Awesome Ideas for Homemade Gifts Made Easy
In this post, you will get 20 fun ideas for easy handmade diy gifts. Whether you’re looking for birthday gifts,…