I wouldn't call myself cheap, but I appreciate a bargain. Especially when it comes to equipment and clothing for my children. I still end up spending plenty on them, but when I can save a few bucks here and there, it means I can splurge on the more fun stuff.Getting hand-me-downs and re-gifts is a… Continue reading Cleaning Hack: Dirty Stroller
Category: Home Life
Building Your Dream Home: Floor Plan Design Process
My husband and I moved in together when we got married. We had just purchased a home that was big enough to grow a family and had everything we wanted. It was a dream come true. What we didn’t see coming and couldn’t predict was that the city we chose to start a life in… Continue reading Building Your Dream Home: Floor Plan Design Process
Crock-Pot Chili
This chili is a recipe I have been making for years now. It changes a little each time depending on how many of each item we have laying around. I don't like to waste food, so I find ways to incorporate unclaimed items into my recipes. The recipe below is the most common version that… Continue reading Crock-Pot Chili
No Oil Banana Bread
This is one of my family's favorite recipes...to eat! It is made with yogurt in place of oil or butter. The end result is a very moist, spongy banana bread. It's so addicting, especially once you realize there are fewer calories with the yogurt substitute. Muahahaha! Look for the * symbol for notes and options… Continue reading No Oil Banana Bread
The Secret to Keeping Your Bathrooms Clean
I’ll admit it. I’m obsessed with organizing. I’m not a neat freak by any stretch of the imagination. I can be real about what daily life looks like in a house. But I get a really big thrill out of problem solving about areas that need organizing. That passion is one of the reasons I… Continue reading The Secret to Keeping Your Bathrooms Clean
Top 10 Tips for an Easy Move
Moving sucks. Generally. I’ve moved 9 times in my adult life. This doesn’t include the double-digit times my family moved us before I was in college. During the 9 times I’ve moved I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned what helps and what doesn’t because I spent the first 5 of my moves doing it the… Continue reading Top 10 Tips for an Easy Move