Clothes are meant to be fun and expressive, but finding clothes that are both cute and appropriate can be challenging when current trends are anything but modest. While everyone has a different definition of what modest means to them, these no-sewing-required modesty hacks can easily add that extra bit of coverage wherever you need it!…
We are about 4 months away from finishing our new construction home that we’ve been building in an owner-builder program! It’s been quite the journey full of ups and downs, and for everyone in our group, there have been some regrets too. Designing your own home? Today I’m sharing these common new home regrets so…
Playing board games or card games is one of my favorite ways to pass the time, but as a newlywed couple, it’s just the two of us most nights. We were stuck for a while because we didn’t have many two player games that we enjoyed and would reach for! Lucky for us we got…
When you grow up in a religious household, learning about sex and both the intimacy and vulnerability that comes with it often creates a lot of stress for the future. I had doubts and worries about my wedding night before I’d even met the guy I would marry! These worries had nothing to do with…
Last month I tried something new, I started budgeting! I’ve always had a mental budget where I have a general idea of how much my husband and I spend in certain categories. We make sure not to spend more than we have, but having an actual spreadsheet budget was entirely different. I’ll admit my timing…
From the day I first saw engagement rings pop up on my Pinterest feed, I knew I wanted a big sparkly rock on my finger when I got engaged. I just loved the look of a diamond ring as it’s timeless and absolutely beautiful! My budget-conscious mind, however, could never get past the price tag…
I’ve never been a big fan of winter, but I’ve also never had to be out in the cold as much as I have this year while building our home in an owner-builder program—I’ve had to adapt and add some new winter essentials to my wardrobe! We’re outside working four days a week, three of…
This year has been a big one for my husband and me in terms of making and reaching financial goals. We’ve been working hard to set ourselves up for success! There are a lot of big decisions that come up throughout your life that will have long-lasting financial impacts, and many of them seem to…
There is definitely a lot to keep in mind when trying to choose the right floor plan for your new construction home. When my husband and I first heard about the owner builder program that we’re participating in to build our new construction home, looking at floor plans was one of the first things we…
It’s easy to feel unnecessarily stressed about finding a good gift every time a birthday, anniversary, or holiday rolls around. We’ve all been there, feeling like we’re running around in circles trying to find the so-called ‘perfect gift‘. I’ve felt that way many times myself, and if you would’ve asked me a couple of years…