When you buy used instead of new, your money-saving potential goes way up! It's amazing how quickly $100 can be spent at the store or online. Every day, we're bombarded with dozens—if not...
How to Budget for Christmas Gifts | Plan for Christmas Early
How much should you budget for Christmas gifts? How can you shop for everyone on your Christmas list without going into debt? What can you do to stop overspending during the holiday season? I'm glad...
The Merry Little Christmas Planner | Plan Your Holiday on a Budget!
The Merry Little Christmas Planner has arrived! I've been pouring my heart into this planner for the past two months, and it's finally here, available for FREE to all of my email subscribers! I'm so...
$400 Christmas Budget | How We’re Spending Less on Christmas!
This year, we're not spending much on Christmas because we're currently putting every extra dollar toward building our first home. Money has been pretty tight, so we settled on a small $400...
Cheap ALDI Soup Recipe! | $.82 Hearty Fall Meal
Dropping temperatures leave me wanting ALL the warm things! Cozy blankets, foamy cappuccinos, and especially hearty meals. This cheap ALDI soup recipe is exactly what the season ordered! One-pot....
20 Fall Date Ideas for Any Budget!
Inexpensive fall date ideas are a must when you're on a tight budget—especially if you also have to pay for a babysitter! Autumn date nights are all about keeping the vibes warm and cozy, whether...
Traveling Light with Kids | Minimalist Family Packing Tips
We love traveling together as a family, but it took us over 2 years—and many trips across the country—to realize that traveling light with kids is the way to go. Learning how to pack minimally has...
Christmas Savings Plan – FREE Printable for a Debt-Free Christmas
If you don't want to be paying off Christmas in January—and for many months afterward—you need a Christmas savings plan! A Christmas savings plan will help you to have a debt-free Christmas. There's...
5 DIY Fall Essential Oil Recipes for Your Diffuser
Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons—colorful leaves, crisp air, vivid blue skies, fun autumn traditions, delicious flavors, and cozy smells. Ah, the smells! Today I'm sharing 5 DIY fall...
$2 Fall Bucket List DIY | Start Fun Family Traditions this Autumn!
Celebrating your favorite fall traditions every year as a family makes for a wonderfully memorable season. Today, I'm sharing a fall bucket list DIY idea that will make your autumn season extra fun!...
Fall Bucket List for Families – FREE Printable Checklist!
Autumn is a season of intrinsic warmth. There may be a chill outside, but it makes cozy sweaters, crackling fires, bold flavors, and deep colors perfectly appealing. There are so many wonderful...
Why I Unfollowed Everyone on Facebook
I put off writing this post for a long time. I was afraid that I might hurt someone—afraid they might not understand. But the day I unfollowed everyone on Facebook changed my life, and I want to...