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A Grocery Haul and What’s Worth a Little Extra

Groceries are one of those things I find oddly fascinating. Probably because everyone needs to eat, grocery prices vary so much around the world, and food is one of the most flexible categories when it comes to saving money. I genuinely love seeing what other people buy, choose to prioritize, and tricks they use to stretch their budget.

Baby girl sitting in cart

For our family, some items are totally worth spending extra on (helloooo good coffee!), while others are easy places to save. We don’t meal plan, clip coupons, or have any revolutionary strategies, but over the years we’ve slowly found a rhythm that works for our family.

Today, I thought I’d share a recent grocery haul, a few items we happily spend a little more on, and some of the ways we try to keep our grocery spending in check. (more…)

Joy in the Ordinary

There’s nothing like those hard days—the ones where everything feels off and all wrong—to make you appreciate the normal ones. The days where nothing much happens. The sun shines, you go about your daily routines, and end your day cuddled in bed and extra thankful for the simple things.

Mom and kids sitting at kitchen table playing with slime

A good book, healthy kids, trying new recipes, and learning something new every day. Little feet pitter-pattering on our worn hardwood floors, giggles galore, and dirty shoes all signs of life being lived in our little home. These are my everyday joys lately. Here’s a peek at how our week went! (more…)