Practical Ways to Improve Your Home, Life, & Budget
In our first apartment, our “bedroom” was essentially the hallway to the bathroom. It was only big enough to put our mattress on the floor. That’s literally all that fit! We couldn’t fit a couch up the stairs, so we made a makeshift couch out of twin mattresses. There was also a neighbor who was […]
After surviving 31 years of blizzards, ice, slush, etc. during Michigan winters, I know a things or two about winter survival. And by survival, I mean making winter less terrible and more cozy. So if you know someone who dreads the winter season, these are some amazing gift ideas. #1: Boot Waterproofer OK, you may […]
Soy candles are super simple to make in the microwave! And making your own candles costs a fraction of the retail price. Plus, they make great gifts.
At 25 years old, I felt stuck — like I had messed up my chance to be able to earn a good income and that was that. I had an associate of arts degree (which has never been helpful in getting me a job), no profitable skills, and a dicey-looking resume. Looking back, I think […]
In 2018 we paid off almost $19,000 of debt in 10 months. Typing that still blows my mind. And while I’ve always been quite good at being intentional with our money, the truth is there was no way we could have accomplished that without earning more. No matter how frugal we could have become, there […]
Imagine my joy at finally having a proper kitchen pantry when we bought our current house! Our pervious two houses were severely lacking in the food storage department. It was all going great at first. When we moved across the country from Michigan to Colorado, we came with no food at all so we were […]
I’ve kept my love of spices and seasonings a secret from you for a long time. I can’t help it. It’s hereditary. My mom has a pretty epic spice collection in her kitchen. And they’re alphabetized. Whenever either of us moves, we ask each other where are you going to keep your spices? Well, the […]
My current breakfast obsession: Muesli! I didn’t even know what muesli was a year ago and now I eat it almost every morning. It’s quick, filling, and healthy, which is basically the breakfast trifecta for me. Oh yeah, and it’s delish! If you have no clue what muesli is, no worries. I’ll explain and then […]
While there have been times when I had a gym membership, which I thoroughly used and enjoyed, I have been working out at home for 3+ years now. I’ve lost weight, built muscle, and become healthier than ever with home workouts. You might think that to do those things, you need a proper home gym […]
I’ve been a vegetarian since around the beginning of 2020 but it was a bit of a transition to get to that point. Drastically changing how you eat involves making some big adjustments — to your grocery shopping, your meal planning, your stomach, and your mind. If you’re interested in giving up meat, I’ve got […]
