A year and a half ago, I purchased a grain mill. It was a big investment, but I am so glad I did. If you are interested in milling your own grain but are intimidated by the thought or wondering if it is worth it, this post is for you! Why Mill? Some of you…
How To Have a Baby On a Budget
Everyone always talks about how expensive it is to have a child, but that has not been my experience. I know that everyone’s situations are different with what support they have that can hand things down and buy baby shower gifts, but even if you are all on your own, you can easily have a…
Things Not To Buy For Baby (Brand New)
Preparing for a new baby is both exciting and nerve-racking. There is so much unknown, the least of which is making a baby registry. There are so many baby products on the market, and it is hard to know which to buy and which not to buy for your baby. These are the items that…
Learning New Habits Now For Later
I was recently asked how I keep my house so clean with a baby. I didn’t know how to respond at the moment, but after thinking about it, I realized that it was all the effort I put into learning new habits before baby was born that are helping me to stay afloat now. How…
How To Garden In A Small Space Or Rental
This post contains affiliate links for which I will receive a small commission for your purchase at no additional cost to you. Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming, and grass is growing. It is such a lovely change of pace from the dreary cold days of winter. If you are like me, you…
How To Best Prepare For Boot Camp
Raising your right hand and signing the contract to commit yourself to military service is a scary and exciting leap of faith. There are so many unknowns ahead of you. Where will you go? What will you do? Boot camp is the first big question mark. It sounds so mysterious and is unlike anything you…
How to Keep Home With a Baby
Having a baby adds a new level of challenge to the everyday tasks of homemaking. Chores that were once simple suddenly become more challenging and time-consuming. While I am sure I have more challenges to overcome as my little one continues to grow, these tips have helped me keep my home and mind from succumbing…
My Best Postpartum Survival Tips
I learned these lessons the hard way postpartum, so you don’t have to!
My Top Pregnancy Survival Tips
My top 9 tips to help you have an easier 9 months of pregnancy.
Reducing Waste and Saving Money
In today’s world, everything is manufactured to be disposable. But that creates so much waste! Luckily, there are some very simple things that we can do in our lives to help reduce the amount of waste that we produce. And this also helps us to save money as well as the environment. If you are…