Simple Living

One question I’ve been asked more times than I can count over the years is how I shop for groceries. People are especially curious about how I shop for a large family on a budget. I’m sorry to say, but there’s no easy way to … Read more

This weekend was finally time to do some pantry organization I’ve been putting off for far too long. I love decluttering and organizing and I still find myself procrastinating on tackling messy areas of my house. If you don’t love organizing and tossing stuff you … Read more

If you’re anything like me, you use your kitchen all day every day. Not only do I cook and bake every day but I have a lot of ingredients, dishes, and tools I use. Things get jumbled really quickly and before you know it you’re … Read more

Decluttering can be an overwhelming task for anyone but if you can practice these easy decluttering steps you can transform your home. Whether you tackle one drawer at a time or need to work on a whole room, you can take back your home from … Read more

Be resourceful! This is one of my favorite sayings in regards to saving money and time. I say it so often my kids will probably have it carved on my headstone. In our family of eight I try to be resourceful in managing our home … Read more

Food storage is a big component of how I manage our home and feed a family of 8 every day. It’s not fancy or perfect but it’s a system that works for us. It includes healthy affordable food, it’s easy to maintain, and it reflects … Read more

Years ago I came across a recipe for an all-purpose non-toxic cleaning spray that I have used on a daily basis ever since. I’ve even given it as gifts but only to close friends since a bottle of cleaning spray is kind of a weird … Read more