Lifestyle
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SHOP YOUR KIDS SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
Wow is it really August already! This summer is flying by! My kids are back in school! Jack is starting his Sophmore year and Gillian is a 7th grader this year. July was our no spend month you can read about it here. I am so glad we did this it was very rewarding plus we saved a lot of money. With a new month and the challenge over we still don’t want to overspend this month just because it’s no longer a no spend month. That would almost defeat the purpose of the challenge last month. With that said it is a month we do have to spend a…
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Bathroom Remodel on a Budget
Time for a fun update to our master bathroom/ guest bathroom. Yep, that’s right Ryan and I share a bathroom with our guest’s. When this house was built it was meant for the upstairs bedroom to be the Master Bedroom/bathroom but Ryan and I wanted to be on the main level. We actually don’t mind having our bathroom as a shared guest bathroom. BEFORE!!! After!! Breakdown of cost: Grey Paint: FREE {Thanks to my wonderful MIL it was left over from her house!} Behr Falling Snow White Paint: $45.98 Light: $44.97 Counter Top: $65 Counter Side Kits: $19.95 Drywall: $4.98 GFCI: $18.98 Push Switches x2: $21.98 Shower curtain: $19.99 Shower…
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How to get Money back from Grocery Shopping
Today we are going to talk about ways we are earning money back on our groceries! This will be just an overview I will later do a full blog post on each topic! Earning money back on our groceries is a simple way to get us closer to our goal of FIRE. (Financially Independent Retire Early) Read all about it here. Ibotta Have you tried this app yet? This is a must app to have! Basically, before you go to the store check this app for all the specials and deals. Click the deals to add to your offers. Then go shopping after you get home, open the app scan…
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DIY Sleep Roller Blend
Today I am making a quick and easy DIY Roller Bottle Blend to help you get that restful sleep! Roman Chamomile Primary Benefits Has a calming effect on the skin, mind, and body* Soothes the systems of the body* May help support healthy immune system function* Roman Chamomile grows close to the ground, reaching only up to a foot in height. It has gray-green leaves, flowers that resemble a daisy, and smells like apple. The plant has been nicknamed the “plant’s physician” because it has positive effects on plants growing nearby. Ancient Romans used the oil for courage during the war. While the most common use of chamomile is in…
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Cooking with Your Kids!
Do your kids help you out in the kitchen? I love to have my kids help me cook! They have been helping me since they were very young! And know my kids love to cook and they just start cooking meals when they are hungry. They did this almost daily during the summer. I would come in from doing choirs and they would be busy in the kitchen cooking! It was/is a wonderful sight! =) Kids that help in the kitchen Are 35% less likely to be engaged in unhealthy eating habits and 24% more likely to eat healthier foods? They are 12% less likely to be tempted to try drugs? The…
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Fruit Trees, What We’ve Planted so Far!
Fruit Trees, What We’ve Planted so Far! We started our orchard! There are already some fruit trees on the property, but we wanted a few more to add to the variety. Like so many other things going on around our new, place I am so excited about all the fresh fruit! We have a section of the property that the previous owners planted several trees, some are not going to make it and we will have to remove them, they also planted a variety of trees in the area. The fruit trees that have already been planted by the previous owners are Apple, pear and a couple we are not…
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Carport Remodel
We turned out carport into a garage and shop! www.livesimplywithkristin.com
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Fit Friday- Self Care
Fit Friday- Self Care During this month our I wanted to focus today on Self-Care. I am all about nourishing our minds and bodies from the inside out. What Do We Mean by ‘Self-Care’?Self-care can mean any number of things, but sometimes it can be mistaken for self-indulgence. This is far from the truth: While self-care can definitely feel indulgent, it’s nothing to be ashamed of! In reality, the majority of us take too little time for our own self-care. It doesn’t mean expensive spa days or “me time” at the mall (though it very well may take those forms if it feels right). Rather, self-care is about ensuring that you get all…
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My Favorite Kitchen Tool~ Instant Pot
My Favorite Kitchen Tool ~Instant Pot My favorite kitchen tool as of right now is my Instant Pot! I had been wanting an InstaPot for a while. Watching all my fav Instagrammers Insta stories with all their quick and easy recipes. I just had to have one! =) My wonderful MIL gave me one for Christmas! With us moving shortly after Christmas I didn’t even open the box until a week after we moved into our new place. I have full intention to using this wonderful product at least once a week, If not more. It really is super easy to use. The first recipe I made using my InstantPot…
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Father’s Day Weekend
Hello!! How are you? I hope you have had a fun weekend! We had a blast, we decided to go camping what a fun time. It was just my husband and daughter. Our son if on vacation with my sister in law. We went hiking, fishing, glasses, relaxed and enjoyed the beauty of this beautiful world. This was a fun hike and fishing excursion. We hiked down to the Poudre River and Ryan fished along the way he had a big bite but it broke off. He did catch one fish but wasn’t big enough to cook up for dinner so he let it go. Gillian and our puppy…
