Saving Money
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
Pantry Staples That Save Time and Money
These are the pantry staples I always keep in our house. With these basics, plus fresh veggies and meat, I can make
Meal Plans
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
A Simple 2 Week Pregnancy Meal Plan For One
This meal plan is designed for one pregnant woman for 2 weeks. Since eating a variety of foods is important during pregnancy,
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.
Airbnb Posts
How To Make Your Airbnb Family Friendly
If you want to attract families to your Airbnb a great way to do that is to make it family friendly by
21 Things An Airbnb Newbie Should Never Forget
When you’re first starting up an Airbnb, you want to make sure your guest has the best experience possible. One way you
How To Make Your Airbnb Kid Friendly
I have 4 young children so when we travel, we are always looking for an Airbnb that’s kid friendly. For our own
Everything We Bought For Our Birch Themed Airbnb Living Room
An Airbnb needs a lot of things. One room that needs some special attention is the living room, this is a room
What To Include In An Airbnb Welcome Book
If you have an Airbnb, you need to have a welcome book. A welcome book is a book that tells your guest
Everything We Bought For Our New Airbnb Kitchen
We started our Airbnb about 1 year ago and it has been very successful. One of the rooms that need a lot
All Travel Posts
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
Snack Bags for Kids on the Go Travel-Friendly Ideas
Traveling with kids can be unpredictable, but having the right snacks on hand makes the journey so much smoother. Snack bags not
Best Kid Friendly Activities In Tokyo Japan
Traveling to Japan with kids can be an unforgettable adventure, but finding family-friendly activities is key to making the trip enjoyable for
Why We Choose To Travel With Kids, Even Though It’s Stressful
Travel with kids can be stressful, there’s really no way around it. Kids like routine and unless you have your own private
How Our Family Can Afford To Go On Big Trips
In 2024, my husband and I went on a month long trip to Mexico with our 3 children. In 2025 we went
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
All Lifestyle Posts
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
How I Made Homeschool Binders For My Young Kids
I’m just starting my homeschool journey with my 6, and 4 year olds. My oldest has been self teaching himself since he
What’s In My Purse, Everyday Essentials I Carry
When I was in high school, my church youth pastor often would play a game called what’s in your wallet? It had