I wanted to share a quick “special announcement” that’s big news for my little family and also explains why things have been a little slow here on Simple and Settled Life….. A Special Announcement We are expecting a baby GIRL this spring!! My hubby and I were SHOCKED-we both were convinced we were having another …
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Why is it important to have a budget for groceries? Food. We need it everyday. It’s part of our routine and a needed energy source for our bodies. (Duh.) As important as food is, it’s easy to let this category get out of end when we buy whatever we are craving or what looks good. …
How many days end or begin with a lack of peace? It’s easy to just start the day running headfirst, not having a minute to catch your breath. When days begin in this way- I struggle and tend to look to the past, when things were “better” (not really). In these struggling moments, I long …
Overwhelmed with baby stuff? So am I. Here is my beginning journey to clutter-free parenting I look to simplify the nursery!
It’s been a long time since the blog has been filled with fresh content and it’s not for lack of ideas….but rather my family adjusting to “life as normal” with two kids, one of whom is two and never stops moving..there just isn’t much time for much else!
Preface: It’s been over two months since Simple and Settled Life has had a new post-and wow, so much has changed in our everyday lives since then, right? I’ve been teaching online more due to my upcoming maternity leave and since my husband was temporarily not working. Pair that with increased fatigue from third trimester …
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Where do you find children’s music that isn’t super annoying and actually enjoyable for mom AND child? Look no further-I’ve got 5 amazing albums for you to check out!
What is twaddle? Learn about why it’s important to be picky about the books your kids read and the 8 best tips for finding these books for your kids!
You Sneaky Mama! Let’s face it- vegetables are not always the first thing we reach for when we feed our kids, especially the toddlers who can be so finicky with food. It’s often not their first choice either! But, there are SO many nutrients in veggies compared with other snacks. In that small tummy, a …
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(This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using this link.) I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like cleaning. I’d much rather be in the kitchen, playing with my kiddo, reading, or doing something else. Things need …
Frugal & Healthy Grocery Budgeting: Meatless Meals Last month I shared a post on how to reduce your monthly grocery bill. One of the suggestions was to consider having at least one main meal a week that is meatless. Here are a few of my family’s favorite “meatless” dishes. May your tummies be full, along …
The Beginners Guide to Living In An Apartment with Kid/s (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using this link.) Many moms I know may never relate to this-the reality of living in an apartment with having one (or …
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Do you ever get overwhelmed with how much content is available to our fingertips or earbuds with one simple Google search? I definitely do. This is a round-up of my favorite podcasts reaching a range of topics. These shows are easy listening for the lonely days or the days you need a little pick-me-up that’s …
