UPDATE — THIS BUNDLE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. But, sometimes they do pop up for flash sales. Click here to be notified if it does. I’m a huge fan of Ultimate Bundles. If you’re not familiar with the company, they…
How to Prep for Family Outings So That They Are Easy to Do + Actually Fun
We are a family on a budget that loves to travel and experience life together. We absolutely love doing day trips – they’re easy to plan, budget-friendly and relatively easy to do, even for families with infants and toddlers. But outings with…
How to Make a Quick and Healthy Meal Plan on the Fly + Free Printable!
Meal planning is such an awesome way to save money, reduce stress, and eat healthier meals! But what do you do when you don’t have time to meal plan? When life is crazy it’s so easy to mindlessly throw things…
How to Find Alone Time When You’re Never Alone
Alone time – it’s one of my favorite things. As an introvert, I don’t just enjoy it – I actually need time alone to process and recharge. Don’t get me wrong – I love people! But I don’t function well if…
Simple Ways to Heat Food Without a Microwave
Have you ever wondered how to heat food without a microwave? I totally have! Microwaves are just so convenient. But there’s still so much controversy over whether or not they destroy nutrients. And the better quality models are pretty expensive. They also take up…
The Secret to Living Well in a Small House
Oh, the joys and challenges of small house living! In the past decade we’ve lived in (and ran businesses out of) two smaller homes (1100 feet or less) that had minimal built-in storage. We also spent several months living with…
How to Easily Switch Out Kid’s Clothes In Just One Afternoon
Yesterday we finally tackled our spring kids seasonal clothing switch. I’m a minimalist at heart, so sorting through piles of clothing can leave me close to tears rather quickly. This time, though, we powered through with a few new ‘rules’ to…
Our Family’s Journey Towards Minimalism
What do you think of when you hear the word minimalism? I have been wanting to share our journey towards minimalism for a while now, but I’ve hesitated. I’ve questioned – What makes someone a minimalist? Am I minimalist enough?…
100+ Things To Do Instead of Screen Time
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against screen time – at all! We love our Kindle and fun TV shows and family movie nights. But on the long days of summer it’s all too easy to zone out to screens…
Kids Need to be Bored – Here’s Why:
Spend a few minutes on Pinterest, and you’ll find hundreds of boredom busters for kids. But did you know that kids need to be bored? I have personally experienced many benefits from letting my kids be bored. Here are a…