I struggled hard for the first few months trying to find a simple way to curate a wardrobe for tiny Hazel. I tried the same capsule approach I take in my own wardrobe. I also tried just taking a zillion hand-me-downs and buying dozens and dozens of things at consignment sales. Neither of these things [...]
Pregnancy and anxiety seem to go hand and hand. As soon as you get that positive test, it's instant worry (coupled with a lot of joy and probably some nausea). So you start doing what all the new moms do: researching, Googling, buying parenting books. First you see books like "What to Expect When You're [...]
Homemade baby food is one of the easiest ways to save money when feeding a little one. The little jars at the grocery store, while convenient, can cost more than $1 a piece! When you see how easy and cheap it is to make your own, you'll be so shocked. Every time I make baby [...]
So during the initial rush and panic of the past few weeks (which I wrote about here), I talked about a few lifestyle shifts we've made, like making the switch from disposable to reusable with a lot of items around our home. We had already replaced our paper towels and napkins and a few other [...]
I have always been a huge fan of capsule wardrobes. There is something so genuine and effortless about wearing pieces you love and feel comfortable in, and nothing less. After I got married and graduated college and landed a real job, I started to shy away from the minimalist capsule wardrobe theory that I loved [...]
With our first baby due about five months into our hardcore journey to financial freedom (and just being born to generally frugal parents), we've tried to be really intentional about buying things wisely for this baby and not just stocking up on frilly items and Pinterest must-haves. One of the best ways we've been able [...]
We hosted a gender reveal for our families on Saturday and it was a BLAST. We had such a special time getting both families together for the first time since our wedding almost a year ago. Every time we get together we always say "we need to do this more often!" Anyways, Alex and I [...]
If you've had babies before, you know just how expensive it can be! Those little cuties will drain your bank account as fast as you can change a diaper. Alex and I try to live a very frugal, debt-free life (at least we're working on getting there!) So when we found out that we were [...]
We've got big news! Alex and I are expecting our first baby in September of this year. We are absolutely thrilled and can't wait to bring this sweet baby home. We found out mid-January when I was about 5 weeks along, we are currently 14 weeks! It's so hard to believe it's already been 9 [...]
