Back when I "only" had 2 kids and life was easier (we have 4 now), I decided I wanted to learn to sew. I don't remember where I first saw the idea for these upcycled sweater pants for baby, but I had an adorable baby, a love for anything eco-friendly, and a sewing machine in my … [Read more...] about Easy 30-Minute Upcycled Baby Sweater Pants (By Hand or Machine)
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The Budgeting System That (Truly) Changed My Life
Our old budgeting system involved staying broke and feeling hopeless, but not anymore. I have never felt so empowered with my finances. Here's what I did. I say this without a shred of hyperbole: last fall two things happened that changed everything. One: I had another baby, and … [Read more...] about The Budgeting System That (Truly) Changed My Life
5 Things to Buy at Thrift Stores (And 5 Things to Avoid)
Contributed by Cheyenne Bell If you've known me for more than five minutes, you know that I LOVE discovering awesome things to buy at thrift stores. Like, I'm obsessed with thrift stores, antique stores, junk stores...you name it, if it has something to do with shopping for used … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Buy at Thrift Stores (And 5 Things to Avoid)
How to Roast your Own Coffee Beans at Home
By Contributing Writer, Virginia Miner Our family has been known to end up on the weird end of the "make or buy" question, and our latest venture is no different... in an attempt to cut coffee costs while continuing to drink the same amount of coffee that we enjoy, we have turned … [Read more...] about How to Roast your Own Coffee Beans at Home
7 Great Reasons to Hang-Dry Laundry All Year-Round
By Contributing Writer, Erin Long When I started my natural living journey so many things seemed beyond my capacity to ever master (especially line-dry laundry!). Make my own non-toxic cleaners? They'll probably make more of a mess than they cleaned. Brew my own kombucha? I know … [Read more...] about 7 Great Reasons to Hang-Dry Laundry All Year-Round
How to Set a Beautiful Holiday Table on a Tight Budget
Post by contributor Molly Kehrer There’s plenty to think about in the holiday season — maybe more than any of us can fully embrace if we’re being completely honest. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and so on… until it becomes the opposite when the physical plans and … [Read more...] about How to Set a Beautiful Holiday Table on a Tight Budget
How We Live (Happily) As a One Car Family
By contributing writer Andrea Vandiver We’re a one car family. There. I said it. I don’t know why that has such a negative connotation to it, but it does. Anytime I tell someone, I get a barrage of questions and sad looks. But let me clear something up once and for all. We’re … [Read more...] about How We Live (Happily) As a One Car Family
8 Awesome DIY Christmas Gifts for Under Ten Bucks
By contributing writer Christie Warren I am a huge fan of Christmas, as I'm sure a lot of you are as well. I also love to give gifts to others...to thoughtfully consider something they would appreciate, to anticipate their smile, to try and show them they are loved...so much fun! And … [Read more...] about 8 Awesome DIY Christmas Gifts for Under Ten Bucks
3 Strategies That I’m Using to Save on Groceries This Month
I am no stranger to a tight budget. In fact, you might even say that we are reluctant BFF's. And you know what? For some reason, it's always the grocery budget that gives me the most grief. For me (and most of you reading this blog), it's not just about filling your cart for insanely … [Read more...] about 3 Strategies That I’m Using to Save on Groceries This Month
