Listen, if you have kids, you have too many toys. It's just a fact of life that being a parent means dealing with toy clutter and stressing about decluttering kids toys and the inevitable tantrums as a result. I promise you, getting rid of toys IS possible if you just follow the right rules. Let's talk about how to declutter toys and reclaim your home! How Many Toys Do Kids Need? First thing's first, how many toys should a kid have? I'm a minimalist at heart even though my home is FAR from reflecting it. I truly believe that a child's Read The Full Story
Bujo Monthly Spreads – Inspiration
Bujo Monthly Spreads Inspiration I am admittedly a bullet journal failure and have only had success with this much simpler version of a bujo. I blame my lack of creativity and artistic ability on my complete inability to stick with bullet journaling. I am finally sticking with planning in this exact tablet with these awesome pens that keep me inspired. Instagram provides the rest of my inspiration for things like bujo monthly spreads and cheap bullet journal supplies. I absolutely love the simplicity of this March spread! A post shared by well_bean Read The Full Story
17 Best Bullet Journal Stencils to Decorate Your Bujo!
Best Bullet Journal Stencils Whether you're not great at handwriting or over-the-top banners are more your jam, bujo stencils have about a million uses in your bullet journal. These are the best bullet journal stencils to use to take your bullet journal to the next level! I make no secret of the fact that I'm not artistic at all and that I could never ever have an Instagram worthy bullet journal. Because of this, I take this much simpler approach to my bujo and I take massive shortcuts to making my journal pretty. These stencils are a big part of my journey to a respectable Read The Full Story
21 Best Gifts for Second Babies 2019
When we found out we were pregnant with our second baby, I was sure we had everything we needed. We weren't having a baby shower for our second child, so we knew we'd purchase any of the extras we ended up needing. These are the best gifts for second babies any expecting mom or dad would love to receive! Best Gifts for Second Baby My first son was 17 months old when our second son was born. Believe me when I tell you that practical gifts are the things that ended up saving my sanity during that crazy time. Having a toddler and a newborn is no Read The Full Story
17 Toy Organization Ideas to Save Your Sanity!
Toy Organization Ideas If you have kids, you have toy clutter. It's just a fact of life. After you've purged all broken and abandoned toys, give these toy organization ideas a try to reclaim your home from all of that toy clutter! Organizing Toys on a Budget Organizing all of your kids' toys doesn't have to be expensive or take a long time at all. Especially if you have an Amazon Prime membership! Seriously, how did any parent survive before Amazon Prime? The secret to minimizing toy clutter without constantly cleaning up your house and hiding toys Read The Full Story
Christmas Clutter – How to Have a Clutter-Free Christmas
Christmas Clutter - How to Have a Clutter-Free Christmas When you have little kids, there is nothing more exciting than Christmas morning! With a little thought, you can prepare for a stress-free Christmas morning without clutter. This is exactly what I do to keep my house from looking like Santa’s workshop exploded in our living room on Christmas morning. Declutter Toys Before Christmas This is possibly my most genius child-manipulation to date. We told our kids that we were going to go through their toys and sell the ones they never play with before Read The Full Story
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding with PCOS
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding with PCOS A lot of women struggle to get pregnant even once with PCOS. What if you got pregnant and are still breastfeeding? Is getting pregnant while breastfeeding with PCOS even possible? I’m here to tell you that it is because I’ve done it three times. Why Does Breastfeeding Prevent Pregnancy? First let’s dig into why breastfeeding can be used as a form of birth control. As long as you’re exclusively breastfeeding and your baby is under 6 months old, breastfeeding is almost 99% effective as a form of birth control. This is Read The Full Story
Stretch Your Paycheck – What to Stop Buying
Stretch Your Paycheck When I found out I was pregnant with our first baby, I knew I wanted to become a stay at home mom. Our finances were far from ready for a baby, but we learned how to afford to live on one income. One of the biggest things I recommend to stretch your paycheck is to stop buying these things: Paper towels. - You’re literally throwing money away. Instead, we buy these reusable washable rags and use them again and again. I honestly don’t miss having paper towels in the house! Ziploc bags - Trust me, I know you use these things every day Read The Full Story
