Christmas, that joyful time where we focus on family and food. Well, sometimes. I've gotta admit, Christmas didn't mean that much to me until I had kids. But now, as a mother, it's taken on a whole new meaning. I love decorating with them, we make a night of putting up the tree and have Christmas songs on the stereo as much as we can. We also love to make our own decorations. Not only is it a great way to save money and reduce plastic use, but it's also a neat family tradition to Read More...

Chalkboard paint is a huge trend right now, and for good reason. It allows you to really transform and freshen up your home. I thought it would be fun to share some chalkboard paint projects to give your home some pizzazz.  Grab your paintbrushes, chalkboard paint, and let your inner crafter take flight! Chalkboard paint is a cheap and affordable route to styling up an old dresser, table, or even glass jars. It allows you to add your personal touch to things and fit the style of Read More...

When we first moved into our small house, we were forced to commit to some basic renovations to get the place up to a 'liveable with kids' standard. This occurred when we had very little money after traveling overseas, so we had to renovate on the cheap. We learnt quite a bit about how to save money on renovations during that process, and even though we aren't big DIYer's, we still achieved a lot on our own. 6 Ways to Save Money on Renovations We spent under $3000 to create a comfortable Read More...