Our family recently turned an old cell phone into our new “home phone” — mostly in case of emergencies.
We didn’t want to spend much money… so I was thrilled when we found the exact service plan we wanted for only $5 per month!
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5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Freezer Space
When it comes to feeding my family without spending all day in the kitchen, I consider my freezer to be one of my most valuable appliances.
No matter what size freezer you have, there are ways you can maximize your freezer space — saving you time in the kitchen, energy cooking daily meals, and money buying in bulk (and not resorting to fast food as often)!
A Few Of My Favorite Things (January 2023)
A Few of My Favorite Things (December 2022)
A Few of My Favorite Things (November 2022)
Easy Oven-Roasted Vegetables
A Few of My Favorite Things (October 2022)
October is a much-anticipated month around our home — not only because I love fall, but also because it’s a lovely break between the back-to-school rush and the holiday frenzy.
Our family is enjoying slower days and calmer weekends… and there still aren’t any leaves to rake (give it a few more weeks though!)
Click through for more of my favorites!
5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Anything
Many years ago, I developed the habit of asking 5 simple questions before purchasing anything.
Asking these questions has changed the way I think about shopping, altered my perception of a “good deal”, and been a key factor in sticking to our financial goals over the years.
Basically, these 5 questions have saved our family THOUSANDS of dollars… I think they might just help you too!
How to Find More Joy and Contentment
A Few of My Favorite Things (September 2022)
Our Summer of Offline Fun
A Life of Moderation (home, food, technology, life)
10 Easy, Family-Approved Zucchini Recipes
A Few of My Favorite Things (July 2022)
How I Reduce Decision Fatigue and Simplify My Life
Do you dread meal planning? Are you drowning in dirty laundry? Are mornings chaotic and stressful for your family?
The solution to your stress and overwhelm might be as simple as “deciding once” and moving on.
Let me show you how “deciding once” helps to reduce decision fatigue and simplify my home and life!
Easy 7-Layer Dip
This layer dip is SO quick and easy to whip up, you can mix up the layers based on what you have in the house, you can make it several hours or even a full day in advance, and it pairs well with almost any type of chip, pita, cracker, pretzel, raw veggie, etc.
If you’re looking for a ridiculously easy, make-ahead snack or side dish for an upcoming summer gathering, this layer dip should do the trick!
A Few of My Favorite Things (June 2022)
What could be better than the unofficial start of summer and 3 months off of school?
Not a whole lot… but I do still have several more favorites to share with you this month — a great Father’s Day gift, a yummy summer dessert idea, a painless way to declutter your kids’ toys, and a look back on my first blog post (happy 12 year anniversary to the blog!)
How I Healed my Diastasis Recti and Lower Back Pain!
Spoiler alert — I finally found something that eliminated my decades-long back pain AND healed my abdominal separation in the process.
It’s been 2 years now since I first found a solution, and although I’ve mentioned it in posts before, I’ve never dedicated a full blog post to how I finally healed my Diastasis recti and back pain… until today!