A Basic Guide to Meal Planning on a Budget (+ templates)
Need a step-by-step guide to meal planning – on a budget? Here’s how we plan weekly meals and a free printable resource to get started today.
Homemaking
4 Smart Ways to Simplify Your Mom Life – Starting This Week
What can we, as moms, do in our daily lives to make the most of our family time? How can we reduce distractions and spend less time worrying about “all the things” that have to be done each week?
If we want to live more freely and enjoy the fleeting moments we have with our families, I think we also need to look at our everyday routines and habits.
The Problem with Homemade Laundry Detergent (and other unpopular laundry facts)
Does DIY laundry soap qualify as detergent? I love a good frugal substitution – don’t get me wrong, but there are good reasons to stay away from these recipes.
Crockpot Freezer Meals: Our Family Favorites
These tried-and-true freezer crockpot meals will save you tons of time in the kitchen! Get ready to take a week off from cooking.
5 Suggestions for Moms: How to Be More Productive at Home
With kids, work a household to manage — having simple systems in place is a game changer. These 5 suggestions are a great start for learning how to be more productive at home.
Monat Review + 5-Month Update (and Summary of Research on the Controversial Hair Care Line)
After 5 months, here are my results with Monat hair care – along with some interesting research on the product. Read this if you’re thinking about using or selling Monat.
Thrifty Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe
After a lot of trial and error, I’ve settled on this 5-ingredient recipe as my FAVORITE homemade bread recipe. I love to make this bread in the cooler months when I’m stuck inside more and feeling domestic!
5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
If you’re needing a last-minute dessert, or a simple treat even the kids can make: these 5-ingredient chocolate chip cookie bars couldn’t be easier to make.