Making It a Home

I'm sharing 12 single-use items you can ditch to save money. Back in college, right after Tyler and I got married, I started finding ways to pinch pennies around the house. I realized we didn’t need tissues or plastic baggies. When I started eliminating some of our single-use items, we realized how much money we were saving, and we’ve been hooked ever since. I’m not saying we never use single-use...

Today I want to share something that has truly changed how I go about my daily life and even run my business. Spending a few quiet minutes each morning with Jesus, reading my Bible has created a huge shift in my everyday life. Resources These items may include affiliate links of things I use and love Jesus Is Calling Devotional (we use this every day and love it) God Girl Bible (meant for teens, I...

In this episode I’m spilling all of my favorite simple go-to meals for busy nights. I love cooking but there is always a crazy night where I need something quick and easy that's still delicious and wholesome. I'm sharing my simple recipes and helpful tips to help you cook from scratch even on the busiest nights. Resources Plum Branch Home YouTube Channel Sourdough Tortillas Recipe Spicy Mango Chic...

It’s taken a long time to realize what strategies work best for our household when it comes to saving money on groceries. This isn’t an extreme couponing podcast, although I do love watching that show. Instead, I’m sharing my practical grocery-saving tips, even if you like to shop for organic ingredients like I do.

You get to choose whether you dread housework or not. I made a few mindset shifts that I’m sharing with you today that helped me see folding laundry and moping the floor in a whole new light. Resources 10 Essential Homemaking Skills You Will Want To Know The Art of Imperfect Homemaking (Best Advice) Nontoxic All Purpose Cleaner Spray (Easy 5 Minute DIY) Nontoxic Sink And Bathtub Scrub (Easy 3 Minu...

When people ask us why we moved to Tennessee, I could share our story about visiting Nashville for the first time and telling Tyler, “I don’t know how, but we’re going to live here someday.” Or I could share that while we were traveling, it was one of our favorite states in the US. Both are true, but the real reason was that we felt God calling us to Middle Tennessee, so we took the leap of faith.

In our house, we don’t count calories. We don’t eat a bag of kale every day, and we don’t keep up with the latest food trends. Instead, we stick to wholesome food made from scratch. Resources Make Your Own Sourdough Starter Guide Lunch and Dinner Recipes from Scratch Soup Recipes from Scratch Side Dish Recipes from Scratch Drink Recipes from Scratch Breakfast Recipes from Scratch Snack Recipes fro...

When you walk into a Southern home, it feels so warm and welcoming, and that's for a few reasons. From family heirlooms to embracing color, these Southern ways make a home feel so special. Resources Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon Book Review: Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon How to Create Entryway Organization on a Budget How to Incorporate Earthy Colors Into Your Home

I got married at 20 years old to my high school sweetheart, and since then I've kept the same homemaking pillars but updated them as life changes. There are so many tips and tricks I learned about keeping a home as a newlywed that I still use today. Resources Mentioned 10 Ways to Reduce Paper Products At Home (money saving) Sourdough Pretzel Bites From Scratch (Better Than Auntie Anne’s) Sourdough...

In this episode, I talk about how my sourdough baking journey started out as an experimental hobby but quickly changed our lives and turned into the biggest section on my blog today. Helpful Sourdough Resources How to Make a Sourdough Starter (Guide for Beginners) Sourdough Explained the Simple Way (Sourdough 101) The Best Sourdough Starter Feeding Ratio & Maintenance Guide My Sourdough Summer...

Eliminating every single toxin in our homes is overwhelming and nearly impossible. That’s why I’m sharing five things I would swap if I were just starting today. Resources Mentioned Low Tox Products We Use (some of these links are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you) Fragrance Free Attitude Body Wash Little Seed Farm Deodorant No Tox Life Dish Block Compagnie de Provence Savon Marseille Olive...

In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite tips on how to reheat leftovers to make them taste good and look appealing. After listening, you'll get excited when it's time to clean out the fridge! The worst thing you can ever do is reheat leftovers in the microwave. The food loses its texture and loses all its flavor. No wonder leftover nights are always dreaded! If you're not a leftover person or you...

Did you know Venus Flytrap can be fed bugs and snake plants are succulents? I had no idea until I brought them home. In this first episode, I'm diving deep into how much of a difference houseplants can make a space feel like home. I'm sharing my favorite plants that are easy to care for and make a space feel cozy. Resources Mentioned DIY Nontoxic Plant Fertilizer