Keeping a house clean when you have kids, especially young toddlers, is no easy tasks. I'm certainly not an expert, you should see my house. But over time I've been able to figure out what works for helping to keep the house relatively clean. You know, as clean as can be expected when you have a kid (or two) who makes messes right behind you as you clean. Keep in mind these tips aren't rules. ... Read the Post
How to keep a clean house with toddlers
Finding Einstein: Our 14 Year Old Dog Went Missing for 16 Days
While I more or less try to post content that is less about me and my life and more about helping others, I can’t help but share this story. Einstein, our almost 14 year old shepherd/cattle dog mix walked out of our front door when it blew open around 9-10pm on 1/16. Within an hour or less we were driving around looking, but it was raining and I'm sure is part of the reason he got disoriented ... Read the Post
Welcoming Catalina (a home birth story)
Spoiler alert: It's a GIRL! It’s been two months now and I’m finally writing about our sweet little girl, Catalina. After the experience we had with Atlas’ birth, the challenges we faced afterwards with a 4 month NICU stay and life with a preemie, we spent a large part of this last pregnancy walking on eggshells. We were so scared that we would have another preemie since we still had no ... Read the Post
How to make clean eating fit your budget
Today’s guest post is from Mandi, a fruit and veggie enthusiast, over at Big Tiny Steps where she shares how to live a happier, healthier lifestyle. She’ll be sharing with us how to make clean eating on a budget work. Five years ago my family was approximately $80,000 in debt. The journey we undertook to become debt free made us fall in love with numbers and budgets. But now I have a new ... Read the Post
How to backup photos so they’re safe
Digital photos are the standard these days. How many people actually print out their photos? Not many. I know I hoard photos on my iPhone and the thought of losing them if my phone or computer malfunction or get lost makes my stomach turn. That’s why I’m going to share with you how I backup photos so that they’re safe in case of an emergency. My husband recently lost his iPhone. Let’s not even ... Read the Post
21 Easy Ways to be More Eco-Friendly and Reduce Waste at Home
Over the last few years I’ve become really aware of all the waste that’s produced from the average household. It’s been a mission of mine for us to make changes towards helping us reduce waste at home and just have a more eco-friendly lifestyle. One thing I want to mention is that these changes have been slow, one thing at a time. I often talk to people who are overwhelmed about making a bunch of ... Read the Post
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