Practical Ways to Improve Your Home, Life, & Budget
Update: This is one of my original blog posts that I’ve made some updates to. As the weather heats up, these tips will help you keep your electric bill down! It’s heating up out there folks! There’s a month or two in between the winter freeze and summer heat where we hardly run the furnace […]
Creating an emergency meal plan has been on my mind for a while now. It started with a general feeling that I should stock up on some basics when the coronavirus hit. But all of the “stockpile lists” online didn’t feel like they were what I needed. A pantry jam-packed with random basics didn’t feel […]
Overwhelmed by household chores? Got other things you want to spend your time and energy on? Wish there was a way to take some things off of your plate? Yup, yup, and yup! No worries. I’ve got you on this one. This post is all about how to make chores easier and how to reduce […]
When we moved from Michigan to Colorado last year, we got rid of so much stuff. Like, probably 80% of our stuff got sold or donated. So when we bought a house here, it looked shockingly sparse. Seriously, this house echoed it was so empty. We’ve been taking our time finding furniture and decor that […]
Do you know what type of clutter plagues you the most? Most of us have one or a couple of types of clutter that pop up most often in our homes. Once you’ve figured out what types of clutter are your downfall, you’ll be able to work to keep them at bay much easier! So […]
I spend a chunk of time on the last day of every month getting ready for a new month. It’s an important time for me to prep for the next month so that I’m organized, ready, and know what’s happening. I honestly look forward to this time because it gets me excited for a fresh […]
Update: This is an old post that I’ve made a bunch of updates to. It seemed like many people stocked up on beans when the coronavirus hit, so I wanted to give you some ways to use them! Plus, we eat mostly vegan at home now, so we eat more beans than ever, so I’ve […]
The effects of the Coronavirus have been a big reminder for so many of us of the importance of having an emergency fund. Job losses and medical expenses are just the tip of the iceberg as to why you need an emergency fund. Yes, I’m talking to you! But maybe you need more details to […]
Note: This is an older post that I’ve made updates to. Enjoy! We are on a tight budget this summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun! You can spend tons of money on entertainment if you want, but there are so many free things to do if you keep your eyes open for […]
One of the best ways to save money on fruits and vegetables is to only buy them when they’re in season. Since the stores are flooded with this ripe produce, they put it on sale. Plus, in-season produce always tastes better than trying to buy it when it’s out of season. Basically, if you’re buying […]
