When we went from being a two-income family to a one-income household with a baby, the days of easily paying the bills on time, let alone paying off debt, seemed like a distant memory. Instead, we were looking for ways to save money on bills. Finally, I got fed up with feeling out of control and I figured out a bill pay hack to make the same monthly payments but actually save money on interest every month. If your monthly budget looks anything like ours, you have at least one week where it seems like all of the big bills are due all at once. Some weeks, it Read The Full Story
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I’m a big advocate of small house living and I think the benefits far outweigh the inconveniences that come along with it. My family and I live in 1000 square feet even though our family is still growing. A big reason we’re able to make it work is because we purged our belongings ruthlessly and then got creative with organizing what was left. I can't say enough about getting organized, decluttering, and regaining control of your space and life! These small house storage ideas are what work for us and I'm confident they can completely change your life too. First, let's Read The Full Story
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We all know those people that seem to always have a clean house. The secret to keeping your house clean are cleaning habits and routines that are easy to stick to! Let’s dig deeper and take your home from cluttered and messy to always company-ready and clean! How to Keep Your House Clean First, some tough love. Unless you’re one of those lucky people who just loves to clean and organize, I have a quick heartbreaker for you… Cleaning sucks. It sucks now and it always will. Your goal isn’t to develop a love of cleaning, it’s to have a clean house. You have to keep Read The Full Story
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Small House Living with Kids When we're finally ready to start a family, one of the first things that comes to mind is the house we'll live in. Do we have enough space? Should we move? My husband and I decided to raise our growing family in a small house that only has 1000 square feet...by choice! With the right space saving techniques and awesome products designed for small houses, small house living with kids IS POSSIBLE! “Love grows best in little houses, with fewer walls to separate. Where you eat and sleep so close together, you can’t help but Read The Full Story
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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
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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
