We just spent four weeks laboring over our new kitchen. The house was move-in ready when we bought it but as time went by we started to notice a few things that we would like to have changed. I loved the cupboards from the beginning but there was something about them I didn’t like, and… Continue reading Our Kitchen Facelift

Do you ever get to a point in your life where you just have to slow things down and take a deep breath? I’ve had to take a break from writing for the past month because life happens. I think back and wonder, “How did we do it?” From December until now, Sam and I… Continue reading Life Update

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

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