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How to Do a Whole 30 on a Budget

A lot of people do a Whole 30, but how many say they did it on a budget? Here are some money saving tips from a mom who completed a Whole 30 on a limited budget. Learn how to do a Whole 30 on a budget now! #whole30

I recently completed my first ever Whole 30. It was a difficult challenge but a very worthwhile one. You can read more about my Whole 30 experiences and all the lessons I learned here. Before I started, I admit my first thought was one of hesitation. Won't it be too expensive for us to do a Whole 30? Well, after successfully completing my Whole 30, I am here to show you that it doesn't have to be expensive to do a Whole 30. I want to share with you how to do a Whole 30 on a budget - just like we did.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy. Is it … Read More...

Whole 30 Resources, Tips and Recipes from My First Ever Whole 30

Thinking of attempting a Whole 30? Here are some great Whole 30 resources, tips and favorite recipes from a busy mom of little ones who did the challenge too! #whole30

At the beginning of the year, my youngest sister shared that she was embarking on a Whole 30. I was intrigued and began researching it myself. A week later, my husband and I started our first ever Whole 30. It ended up becoming quite the long distance family affair as my other sister and her husband joined in, Andy's sister and her husband, my mother-in-law and my parents, all attempted Whole 30s. Some of us made it longer than others but we all embraced this challenge. I wanted to see if I could do this. I wanted to see if I could flatten my stomach after 3 babies. I wanted to cut … Read More...

When Your To Do List is Never Done

Love this! I feel this way SO many times. It's nice to have hope when your to do list is never done. #momlife

This is a topic that I keep coming back to day after busy day so I expanded upon an old post with some new thoughts. It's a constant challenge of mine, as a working from home wife and mom. I hope you find some encouragement in these honest musings of mine and realize that you are not alone. Because there is hope when your to do list is never done. The day started out well enough. I was full of good intentions and motivation. I woke up an hour before the kids (as has become my best new habit) and wrote a custom book on the couch, cozy under warm blankets. All the kids actually slept past … Read More...

Easy Taco Soup Recipe You Can Fix and Forget

This easy taco soup recipe is so delicious! I love that I can make this crockpot taco soup in only minutes! #easyrecipe

I think I have an obsession with easy recipes. I love to cook for my family but I love it even more when I am cooking an easy recipe that everyone loves. Almost all of the recipes I share on blog are easy recipes. They are recipes any one can make, with regular ingredients and very little prep. When I made my Aunt Renee's easy taco soup recipe last month, I knew it was past time to share it on the blog. This easy taco soup is exactly what the title says. You can assemble in a matter of minutes, simmer in the crock pot, and enjoy a delicious dinner whenever you are ready! One of my … Read More...

Easy Snow Ice Cream Recipe

This snow ice cream recipe is so easy and absolutely delicious! Only 3 ingredients. Perfect for snow day fun! #snowday

We got our first big snow of the year this weekend. Finally! For living in Northern Indiana, we have not had very snowy winters for the past several years. I love snow. I don't love driving on snow, but if I can stay home and enjoy the beauty of it all with my kids? That is when I absolutely love snow. Yesterday, Andy took Nathan and Emma sledding after church at a nearby park. They had so much fun and came home with rosy, chapped cheeks. We all went out with Lily in the backyard to see her experience snow for the first time. She wasn't quite as impressed with the snow after she tried … Read More...

A Peek Into Our Christmas, and My Goals for 2019

Today, Andy heads back to school and so does Nathan. Nathan (the preschool student) is definitely more excited than his teacher Dad, but off they both go. It has been an absolutely marvelous Christmas break for all of us! As a former teacher myself who is married to a teacher, these family breaks together are one of the best perks of the job. Since we are in the midst of a busy basketball season and gearing up for tournament time, we have a lot of long days ahead when we won't get to see Andy much. It's just part of the teaching job and he does love coaching! It is one of the reasons we … Read More...

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