Looking back on 2018 it has been quiet here. In fact since 2016 it has been pretty quiet here, but this year in particular brought with it a load of change that was wonderful and hard. 2018 was the year of change for us. Side note: I say “us” because we are a team, and […]
Life lately…
There’s so much swirling around in my head, and yet I’ve been pretty silent here. All the things I have wanted to write are there, but I’m also struggling with writing and finding the time to do so. Instead I decided to just throw it all together in one post to share what’s been going […]
How To Pay For (or attend) A Wedding On A Budget
Spring and summer are prime wedding seasons, and whether you’re getting married or attending a wedding it can take a big (or huuugggee) bite out of your budget. There are a ton of ways to save on both attending a wedding and your own nuptials, and I’ll break them down below. I have some experience […]
BIG NEWS! We’re moving!
A very big change is in the works for our family. We’re moving! Now that everything is official and moving so very fast it’s time to share. My husband took a new position at a great company in Minneapolis. It’s an awesome opportunity for him professionally. He’s really excited about what they’re doing in his field (IT), […]
What would you tell your 18 year old self?
Yesterday my oldest child turned 18. 18. Officially an adult. Oof. I think everyone expects that to mean he’s suddenly a young adult, but adulting doesn’t work that way. It’s not a switch you turn on all of the sudden -blink- and you’re an adult. In fact I’m pretty sure you know exactly what I […]
25 Fall Family Activities for Less
It’s nearly Fall, and with it comes my favorite weather. Since Fall means cooler air we spend a lot more time outside, and I’m always looking for ways to maximize our family fun for less. So we put together a list of things you can enjoy with your family and friends throughout the season without spending […]
5 Epic Date Night Ideas
Date night. It is so necessary whether you’re married or single, but it can be so blah. Dinner √. Movie √. Drinks. √ Listen, I know being single and dating must suck sometimes, but being a parent dating your spouse? Date night is all well and good, but it’s not enough to just go out. You’ll […]
Broken Toe Update: Getting Personal
As I’ve shared previously I broke my little toe on my left foot. I hit it on the molding between our kitchen and front hall while hopping over the baby gate we use to keep the puppy away from the front door. I don’t even know how I did it-just that it hurt like h-e-double […]
Turning Outward: Getting Personal
It’s been awhile since I shared a personal post, so I thought it was time. While I have been meaning to make this a more regular thing I don’t want them all to be so down, but that’s where I’ve been lately. Thankfully I’ve gained a bit of perspective after a rough week, and while I […]
Must-Have Handbag Essentials Kit
One of the things I’m slightly obsessive about is keeping a stash of things in my handbag at all times. I call it my essentials kit. It’s not that I’m the most organized person in the world, but I’ve learned the hard way that getting caught without my essentials means disaster. I keep all the […]
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