Saving Money

21 Of The Craziest Ways To Save Money
There are a lot of ways to save money. Here I have compiled some of, what I consider, the craziest ways to

How To Have A Wedding Under $5000
We got married 8 years ago in May. The average cost of a wedding was $33,931. There was no way we were

40 Broke Meals To Keep Your Budget Under Control
When money is tight, meals don’t need to be fancy. They just need to be filling, affordable, and made from what you

30 Different Ways To Enjoy Rice
Rice is a cheap, reliable staple in many cultures around the world, and for good reason. It’s filling, affordable, and incredibly versatile.

25 Simple, Budget-Friendly, Low Effort Meals
These are the kinds of meals that don’t require a recipe. They’re low effort meals- so little mental effort needs to be

The DIY Nail Set We Made for Our Girls
My 2 older daughters went with me to get manicures while we were in Korea. I thought it would be a fun
Meal Plans

A Low Carb Meal Plan To Reach Your Goals
This is my second low carb meal plan, my first one was quite popular so I decided to make a different one

30+ Fast And Frugal Meals For Anytime Of Day
These meals are easy, fast, and frugal to throw together in 30 minutes or less! These meals can be made for breakfast,

Lazy Cooking Meal Prep That Actually Works For Real Life
If you’re a busy human, it’s likely that you have thought about meal prep and what you can do ahead of time

Another Affordable WIC Meal Plan To Get You Through
This WIC meal plan is designed to be realistic, affordable, and easy to follow. It uses common WIC foods and assumes you

Lazy Tacos For A Crowd On A Budget
For my daughter’s birthday she wanted tacos. I was looking at how much it would cost to buy them from Taco Bell-

40 Broke Meals To Keep Your Budget Under Control
When money is tight, meals don’t need to be fancy. They just need to be filling, affordable, and made from what you
Airbnb Posts

Simple Airbnb Staging Tips That Make a Big Difference
Staging your Airbnb doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to make an impact. Small, thoughtful changes can completely transform how your

Easy Airbnb Meals Simple Recipes For Travelers
Cooking while traveling doesn’t have to be stressful. If you’re staying in an Airbnb and want simple, affordable meals without relying on

Airbnb Specialized Cleaning Supplies That Make All the Difference
A sparkling clean Airbnb is one of the fastest ways to earn 5-star reviews and happy return guests. Sometimes guests leave the

The Ultimate Airbnb Cleaning Essentials You’ll Actually Use
A sparkling clean Airbnb is one of the fastest ways to earn 5-star reviews and happy return guests. Having the right cleaning

How To Have A Functional Home And Airbnb
For a couple of years we have been renting our own living space on Airbnb while we go on trips. This means

Everything We Bought For Our Airbnb Glamping Set Up
This year we decided to take a risk and set up a tent in our back yard for glamping. We actually lived
All Travel Posts

One Important Thing I Failed To Learn In Korea
I learned a lot in Korea, but this is what I failed to learn in Korea. Before our trip to Korea my

What I Pack in Each Kids’ Carry On
We love to travel, but one thing that can cause lots of stress is what to pack in our kids’ carry on

7 Steps to Take the Night Before a Flight
Flying soon? A little planning the night before can make your travel day smoother, less stressful, and even more enjoyable. Here are

Family Travel Made Easy: Tips for Babies and Young Kids
I have taken all 4 of my kids on trips when they were about 5 months old. We also took the oldest

Two Climates, One Trip: Our Real Packing Hits & Misses
We recently went on a trip with our 4 kids under 6 years old. We traveled to Hawaii and Japan in April.

How to Enjoy Japan with Young Kids Without Losing Your Sanity
We went on a trip to Japan with young kids- ages 5, 4, 2, and 5 months old. Here are our top
All Lifestyle Posts

21 Of The Craziest Ways To Save Money
There are a lot of ways to save money. Here I have compiled some of, what I consider, the craziest ways to

An Honest Review of Fairbanks Parks
It was my goal this summer to visit every park in the Fairbanks area. So we started visiting them and making note

Korea And Japan, Key Differences Travelers Should Know
Last year, my family had the opportunity to travel to both Korea and Japan, and while they’re often mentioned together, the experiences

Easy Peasy DIY Sidewalk Paint Kids Will Love
Sidewalk paint is easy peasy to make and uses just two simple ingredients you probably already have at home. It comes together

How To Have A Wedding Under $5000
We got married 8 years ago in May. The average cost of a wedding was $33,931. There was no way we were

Simple Airbnb Staging Tips That Make a Big Difference
Staging your Airbnb doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to make an impact. Small, thoughtful changes can completely transform how your