It's a cozy winter day, and I've been in the kitchen prepping chili. I've been contemplating ways to live slower and more intentionally. I've spent time homeschooling my little ones, and writing a grocery list. Such is the life of a homemaker, and I wouldn't trade it for anything! Today I would like to share … Continue reading A Homemaker’s Day | January 26, 2022
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February No Spend Challenge Printable Sheets are Now Available
Have any of you been working through a January No Spend Challenge? I have! It's been both fun and challenging to try to spend as little money as possible this month. I've done pretty good, though. At the end of December, I told myself, "Do not spend any money in January!" So most likely, I … Continue reading February No Spend Challenge Printable Sheets are Now Available
A Simple January | 2022
How is your January going? I hope it has been wonderful! Now is a good time to think about all of the little blessings the Lord has given us so far this year, and to evaluate if we are working towards our goals. Earlier in the week, I looked back at some of the hopes … Continue reading A Simple January | 2022
Homemaking Day in the Life | January 19, 2022
Being at home is one of my favorite things of all time. I love being with my family, and creating a home for them. Sure, life isn't always always perfect, and my home isn't always (or is never) perfect. As a 41-year-old mama and wife, I still mess up quite often. I'm definitely thankful for … Continue reading Homemaking Day in the Life | January 19, 2022
How Living Simply Lifted a Burden…My Experience While Paying Off Debt
I used to be kind of high maintenance. Actually...I was high maintenance. During my twenties and early thirties, there was a certain "standard" of living that I hoped to reach. Things like clothing, cars, and vacations were pretty important to me. So was entertainment. A lot of our money was spent on things in this … Continue reading How Living Simply Lifted a Burden…My Experience While Paying Off Debt
Homemaking Day in the Life | January 12, 2022
https://youtu.be/rDiF5YZNxX4 Hello friends, I hope you are doing well on this lovely Wednesday morning! We have been working on our homeschool work, continuing with our bathroom renovation, and dreaming of spring. (Ahem...I have been dreaming of spring. Many of my other family members much prefer winter!) Related: Homemaking Day in the Life | December 21, … Continue reading Homemaking Day in the Life | January 12, 2022
How to Save Money When Purchasing Your Homestead
Friends, I feel like I'm almost an expert when it comes to saving money while purchasing a homestead. We've lived in three different homes since 2019, and two of them were definitely "homestead" purchases. Both of the homestead purchases were hopefully going to be long-term homes for us, but it didn't quite work out that … Continue reading How to Save Money When Purchasing Your Homestead
Homemaking Day in the Life | January 5, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQuseYYIGY8&t=56s Why hello there, friends! I'm trying to get my act together this January. Truly. I haven't posted a YouTube video in awhile, and I also forgot to share this one with you. I must admit that I have really enjoyed a slow and cozy December. Sitting inside of my cozy home, just enjoying the … Continue reading Homemaking Day in the Life | January 5, 2022