Sam and I finally have the same two days off together. My job has been kind enough to allow me to change my days off to match his. Now we have so many options available for us! It’s no secret that one of our favorite things to do together is to go on a hike.… Continue reading Our Experience at Banning State Park

Our lifestyle has changed so much since we decided to get out of debt. We had talked off and on about selling our vehicles in order to clear us of monthly payments. Can I be honest with you for a minute though? I did not want to sell my car. I was scared of changing… Continue reading Riding My Bike to Work: Rain or Shine

Guys! I’m so excited the time is finally here! We just closed on our house and it has been a whirlwind. During the past couple months we have been so consumed with crazy paperwork, working overtime, packing boxes, and all of the things to make this happen. I’m currently writing this in my new dining… Continue reading We’ve Got a Surprise!

We’ve never had a day out of the week that we considered “date night.” It just never worked for us to have that luxury since our work schedules are inconsistent. For us, it’s little things that make it exciting, like running errands together or simply going on a walk. As long as we are together… Continue reading 5 of Our Favorite Things To Do Together That Won’t Clean Out Your Wallet

You’ve seen them flood Pinterest. They are all the rage and the new way of decorating that takes home decor to a whole new level. Each gallery wall has its own unique flare which has been carefully created by the homemaker. A lot of thought, measurement, and creativity went into each display. I’ve seen gallery… Continue reading How I Design My Gallery Walls

Sam and I have always been very responsible with our finances. We paid our bills on time and made sure to pay off our credit cards. If the only debt we had was “normal debt” then we were doing just fine, so we told ourselves. These days it’s normal to have student loans and a… Continue reading Our Debt Freedom Journey

Sam and I have explored quite a few state parks in Minnesota and if you were to ask me which one my favorite is, I would say without hesitation, that it’s Itasca State Park. My first visit was the summer before I turned 16 and I fell in love! I honestly didn’t know that this… Continue reading Our Experience at Itasca State Park

I’m so excited to share my dining room with you. I feel as though it’s the place where conversations happen, where friends and family come together and enjoy what’s before them, both in relationship and what’s on the plate. Coming to the table is when laughter happens and talking about your day, whether that’s good… Continue reading What Happens in My Dining Room