We redid our entire budget in January of 2021 and started using a sinking fund. It has worked so incredibly well ever since and I’m so excited to share our method with you today!
Our Sinking Fund: What It Is and How We Use It
Turning 30 Minutes of Work Into Easier Days with a 2 Year Old and a 5 Month Old
Do you have young kids at home and feel like you start every day already overwhelmed and running behind? I have two kids two years old and under and I used to feel the same way! Want to know what I did to change that?
Must-Have Products from Amazon for Your New Puppy
Are you thinking of adding a new puppy to your family and wondering what you ought to have on hand? Have you recently added a puppy to your home and have realized you are woefully unprepared? I've got you covered with all of the basic puppy supplies you should get from Amazon.
5 Tips for a Magical Christmas Morning
Christmas is my favorite holiday, especially Christmas morning. I have wonderful memories of waking up Christmas morning and rushing to see the Christmas Tree with my siblings. As Colter and I have navigated our married Christmas seasons, we have integrated our Christmas traditions and some of them make for a magical morning.
How to Make Your Own Fresh Christmas Wreath!
I love the smell of real Christmas trees and fresh wreaths. We don't have room for a real tree this year, so a fresh wreath is a must! I even made my own and I'm taking you through the process!
Calvin’s Toy Corner Tour
The toy corner is my way of storing Calvin's toys that are 'in rotation' out in our living space. It's kid-friendly, very easy to keep tidy, and an aesthetically pleasing piece of our living room. Let me walk you through it.
A Guide to Making Homemade Purées For Your Baby
When Calvin first started solid foods around six months old, I knew that I wanted to give him purées and that I did not want to have to pay for prepackaged ones. Here I'll go over how I made his very first foods from scratch during his naps.
How I Decorate for Christmas and Keep It Minimal
We don't have very much room to store holiday decorations, and I don't want to allocate tons of space for items that only get used one month out of the year. Here's how I decorate our two bedroom apartment for Christmas and keep it minimal.
6 Great Ways to Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers!
Don't get me wrong, I love a good turkey sandwich in late November, but having a few other options for leftover Thanksgiving food is a great way to mix things up!
7 Commands to Teach Your Dog Before Bringing Baby Home
Bringing home a baby is a big change in everyone’s life, including your pup’s. Here are seven commands to help your dog to master before you bring baby home. Everyone’s life will be easier if you do!
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