

Homemade Laundry Detergent – The Detergent of my Family.
March 3, 2020 in DIY, FamilyWhen my husband first brought up the idea of living off-grid I started looking into the aspects of that lifestyle. That’s when I learned that homemade laundry detergent was a thing and super cheap to do. This was about seven years ago and it...
How to Hand Wash & Dry Clothes Without a Washer & Dryer
January 12, 2020 in Family, LifeSo there we were, saying our final goodbyes to each other as they were carried out the front door. That was the last time I saw my washer and dryer—appliances that had been through hundreds of loads with my family and offered a convenience...
Best $30 Play Tent
October 29, 2019 in Budget Perfect Toddler Toys, FamilyHeads up: My posts may contain affiliate links! If you buy something through one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more, but I’ll get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. Thanks! Have you ever been trying to clean the...
Is Making Kids Clothes Cheaper Than Buying Kids Clothes?
October 22, 2019 in DIY, FamilyHeads up: My posts may contain affiliate links! If you buy something through one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more, but I’ll get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. Thanks! Back when my grandmother was young, I would...
Toddler Routines – Are They Absolutely Necessary?
October 9, 2019 in Family, LifePretty sure I read in some parenting book somewhere that routines are amazing things for children. Honestly, I could have read it in any of the parenting books I’ve bought over the years or blogs I’ve read. But are toddler routines truly necessary? I’ve...
12 Things I Wish I Knew About Pregnancy
October 6, 2019 in Family, Life, Mommy MeltdownPregnancy is an amazing, scary, beautiful, anxiety-inducing, heartburn raging, nine-month rollercoaster ride – for both moms-to-be, dads-to-be, and the family as a whole. After multiple pregnancies, I’ve managed to come up with the top 12 things I wish I knew about pregnancy and being...
BUBBLES & THE TANTRUM
June 12, 2019 in Family, Toddler Meltdown, What is LifeYou would think that blowing bubbles would be an absolute blast. Well at least it should be, right? Enter stage right. My husband’s eyes are lit up like a dewy newborn fawn. I’m immediately on edge because this look usually means, “Hey can I...
The Mighty Toddler Escape
April 26, 2019 in Family, Life, Mommy MeltdownIt’s 5:30 in the morning and I’m stirred awake by my husbands absolutely beautifully annoying alarm going off in my ear. I man shove him to wake up and shut it off, while trying to maintain some ounce of sleep. He swats my hand...