Every year on January 18th I take one picture every hour from the moment I wake up until I go to bed that night. I end up taking pictures of the ordinary – supper prep, cranky kids, trips the library, a cup of coffee, my computer screen. These ordinary pictures are actually quite extraordinary. They are my everyday. They are my here and my now. They are a day in my life. I’ve given myself an amazing gift to be able to look back at a typical day from the past years and see the changes from year to year. The gift of being able to see the extraordinary in my everyday routine because the truth is simple: today’s routine will not be the same … [Read more...]
My Curly Hair Routine
In the last 7 years, I have transitioned from straightening my hair to leaving my hair naturally curly. It started mostly out of connivence since straightening my hair took so much time. However, as I got better at taking care of my curls and improved my curly hair routine, I started to truly apperciate my natural hair. Slowly I learned what types of products are best for curly hair, and how to make the most out of my curls while cutting down on frizz. I am not an expert, but I have come a long way. My Curly Hair Routine This is the shampoo and conditioner that I use. It is about $10 per bottle. All products will be linked at the end … [Read more...]
How to Make a Personalized ABC Photo Book
The best gift I have given Isaac is his ABC book. It is filled with pictures from his first year, and he loves reading it. It is not hard to make a personalized ABC photo book! Here is everything you need to know to get started. This post contains affiliate links. How to Make a Personalized ABC Photo Book I used Chatbooks to create Isaac's personalized ABC photo book. Chatbooks is a photo company that specializes in turning your Instagram photos, Facebook photos, and/or camera roll favorites into classy and affordable photo books. I have been using Chatbooks for years. You can read more about how I use Chatbooks for my regular … [Read more...]
Adorable and Affordable Owl Birthday Party
Grace turned 8 last year, and we celebrated with an adorable and affordable owl birthday party. (I am a little behind on sharing our birthday party fun here on the blog.) Birthday parties in our house are always land somewhere in between “Pinterest Perfect” and “Minimalist Fun.” I want our parties to have fun decorations, but I don’t want them to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. This party definitely took more work than other parties I have put together. There were a few time consuming decorations that I made, but they were not hard to create. They just required some time. Thankfully, the decorations were still very affordable. … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why I Avoided Essential Oils and What Finally Changed My Mind
I have been part of the green, natural, crunchy (whatever you want to call it!) world for a long time, but for years I avoided trying essential oils. Everyone I followed online sang the praises of essential oils, but I couldn't get on board. Three years ago I (finally!) gave them a try. Here is my essential oils story. This post contains affiliate links. 4 Reasons Why I Avoided Essential Oils 1. The cost - Essential oils are a financial investment. Yes, you may save money in the long run if essential oils keep your family out of the doctor's office and pharmacy. But I couldn't do it. I couldn't bring myself to over $100 for a starter … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly: Crockpot Creamy Mexican Chicken
Crockpot creamy Mexican chicken is one of my family's favorite recipes. This fast, simple recipe is kid friendly and freezer friendly. This post contains affiliate links. Crockpot Creamy Mexican Chicken Ingredients: 3-4 chicken breasts 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained 2 cups frozen corn or 1 can (15 oz.), drained 1 jar (15 oz.) salsa 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese rice - white or spanish rice Instructions: Add the chicken (fresh or frozen), black beans, corn, and salsa to the crockpot. Cook on low 4-6 hours. Remove the cooked chicken, and shred it. Put the chicken back in the crockpot. Add cream cheese. … [Read more...]
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