With Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday, I thought I’d share some easy, last minute gifts! I try to plan ahead, but it’s always good to have a backup plan. Plus, these gifts work great for more than Mother’s Day and really help me when things get crazy. Here’s my list of last minute Mother’s … More Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
It’s Spring and for me, that means a fresh feeling of inspiration and hope. I’ve been looking to make some changes and this time of year is perfect for that. Here are a list of things I’ve been working on and planning to keep up the next few months. 1. Re-vamp my home. I’ve been doing … More Spring Goals
Recently, I’ve been on the hunt for inspiration. I don’t know if it’s the cold weather or just the general craziness of every day, but I haven’t been feeling as motivated as I’d like to. So, I started searching. I’ve been reading lots of articles, watching videos, and listening to some podcasts in order to … More Podcasts to Jumpstart Your Day
February has always been a busy month in my family. First it’s my mom’s birthday, then Valentine’s day, and then today is my birthday! It’s a crazy time for us, but always a lot of fun. I’m 25 today which is both crazy and not at the same time. Being in my 20s has been … More Birthdays and Realizations
Alright guys. I’m going to be honest. This was the hardest part I’ve tackled through the Kon Mari method so far. After being so inspired from the progress in our bathroom, I wanted to clean out this weird cabinet we have in the living room. It’s honestly my least favorite part in our house. Probably … More The Simplifying Series: Miscellaneous
After conquering clothes, I knew exactly the next place I wanted to tackle: the bathroom. Our bathroom was FULL of travel sized shampoos, old vitamins, and duplicate medicines. For two people who don’t use many products, our shelves and cabinet were overflowing with products. It was getting ridiculous and it was becoming so hard to … More The Simplifying Series: Bathroom Products
A new year has begun and it’s the perfect opportunity to get inspired, start something new, and reach some goals. I don’t have any specific resolutions this year, but ever since reading Mari Kondo’s book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, it really got me thinking…Why do I keep all this stuff? Too often … More The Simplifying Series: Clothes
We all know it’s a crazy time a year. A wonderful time of year, but crazy. Now that I’ve done this adulting thing for a little while, I’ve gotten pretty good at staying organized for the holidays without driving myself insane. I thought I’d take a minute and share a few things I’ve picked up along … More How to Survive the Holidays
Have you heard of Aldi? It’s pretty awesome. It’s a European company that strives to have quality food at low prices. My mom discovered it a few years ago and at first, I wasn’t impressed. It’s different than other grocery stores. You have to bring a quarter to use a cart (but don’t worry, you … More How I Save Tons on Groceries
We all do it. We look at an Instagram page, a Facebook photo album, a girl walking down the street, and we wonder why our lives aren’t going as perfect as theirs seems to be. I’ve been doing this too much recently. I’ve started an Instagram just for my blog and I can’t help but … More Stop Comparing Yourself
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