Category: Behind The Scenes
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There is regular grocery shopping, and then there is holiday grocery shopping. Suddenly you’re not just buying the food your family normally eats. You’re buying ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas baking, family gatherings, appetizers, snacks for people who are home more often, and approximately six ingredients you’ll use one tablespoon of before they disappear into…
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Discover simple, frugal fun ideas for big families that build connection without overspending. Board games, movie nights, and low-cost traditions that matter.
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Learn how to meal plan for a family of seven without overspending or stressing out. Simple strategies using Aldi, freezer meals, and real-life mom rhythms.
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When you’re raising a big family and building a business, money can feel like one more thing to juggle. But budgeting doesn’t have to be overwhelming or restrictive. It can be freeing, empowering, and even a little fun when you learn to track it your way. In this post, I’m sharing how we’re working toward…
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Balancing screen time with five boys isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to feel like a losing battle. We’ve found that timers, consistency, and simple alternatives like outdoor play, chores, and family games make a huge difference. Screens aren’t the enemy—but they don’t run our house either.
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There’s a strength in motherhood that doesn’t always look strong. It’s quiet, steady, and unseen—but it holds the whole house together. This post is for the mom who feels invisible, exhausted, or stretched thin. Come sit in the reminder that your presence is powerful, your peace is holy, and your strength is seen—by the God…
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You don’t need perfect timing or a Pinterest-worthy plan to chase your dreams—you just need passion, presence, and the courage to build in the middle of real life. This is how I’m creating a life I love—right here, in the cracks of motherhood.
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I couldn’t find funny, relatable boy mom shirts that felt like me—so I made my own. Here’s why I started my Etsy shop (and where to find your next favorite mug or hoodie).
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Juggling motherhood, business, and content creation is no small task—but I’ve found a secret weapon that helps me do it all without losing my mind: ChatGPT. From homeschool lesson plans to meal ideas, blog drafts to sticky-note scavenger hunts, this tool saves me hours every week. In this post, I’m breaking down exactly how I…