Why I Stopped Buying Ice Cream
I haven’t bought ice cream in quite a while, and it wasn’t some big plan or health kick. It just kind of happened once I started making my own. I use a simple homemade ice cream recipe with sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla. No cooking. No ice cream...Giving a Pantry Challenge a Try
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about something called a pantry challenge. It seems to pop up every January, and I finally thought, why not give it a go and see how it really works for us. I’ll be honest. I love saving money. I always have. And recently, my husband...Homemade Garlic Bread (Simple, Cheap, and Clean)
Lately, I’ve been enjoying getting back to basics in my kitchen. Nothing fancy. Nothing complicated. Just simple food made with ingredients I already have on hand. This garlic bread is one of those little wins. I got the idea from a YouTuber and immediately thought,...Easy Pint Jar Cookie Mix for Christmas Giving
I have been having the best time in my kitchen lately, testing out different Christmas cookie mix ideas. My husband and I were very committed taste testers, and after a few batches, we finally agreed on a favorite. Cranberry white chocolate cookies. These little...
I want to encourage women to simplify their lives. On my blog, I share ideas to help women of all ages achieve a simpler, more minimalistic life – both in their homes and minds. I write about what I’ve learned as I seek to become more minimalist myself, hoping that I can help others declutter their homes, thoughts, and worries.