Are you building a house on a budget? Wondering if you can really afford it? I have been there, and I’m here to tell you that you can do it. We recently finished building our new house, and I will tell you exactly what we did to save a big chunk of money (about $30,000).…
This time of year brings an abundance of zucchini for gardeners. I love zucchini, but I can’t eat that much of it. One thing I don’t get sick of is homemade zucchini bread. I’ve tried a few different recipes over the years, and there is one that I just can’t get enough of. It’s so…
Building a house is a lot of work and I’m so happy to be moved in. After living in it for 4 months now, I’m here to share a list of our new house must-haves. These are the best decisions we’ve made! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small…
Every parent values their own time and can appreciate products that save time and make life easier. As a working mom and wife, I know this all too well. There is always a mess, the laundry pile never seems to die down, and I can always feel dirt on the floor. Disclaimer: This post contains…
This post may contain affiliate links. I will be compensated if you make a purchase, but at no additional cost to you. Create an easy faux wood door for just $12! Read more to learn how! After being in our new house for 2 months, I finally tackled the front door. You’d think that’d be…
We just built our new house and were starting to move in. My parents were over helping, and my dad and I were trying to think of solutions to the bathroom door hitting our freestanding tub. He said this heavy-duty tape he recently bought called Alien Tape would do the trick. Once he said the…
Building a house is stressful, but such a fun experience to look back on. There is so much to think about at each stage, but I will outline 6 major things you should do once your house gets framed in. These will save you time and money down the road! I have to give my…
My family has been making this amazing, authentic cheesy goulash recipe since my mom was a child. My grandparents were amazing cooks, which thankfully my mom inherited, and I have since been making this dish for my family. Even my two and four year old girls love this! Luckily, this hearty, comfort meal is quick…
SO much thought goes into building a house. You literally have to think of everything you possibly can before you choose a house plan. Sure, you can make changes, but each change comes with a cost. And the more the build progresses, the harder and more costlier it will be to change. So take your…