Disclaimer: I am by no means an extreme couponer. I don’t hoard food in my garage, under my kids beds or in my storm shelter. Also, in case you don’t already know this, the TV show does not represent true life. In fact, those stores bend their rules just for the show.

When posting pictures of my shopping trips, I get many questions on how I do it. I’m by no means an expert (I’m…

I'm trying to get the word out for a friend's Etsy shop and she has graciously agreed to give away a $20 credit to her shop!

JD makes the most amazing handwoven bracelets, scarves, sashes & other accessories.

You can enter the giveaway here.…

I decided at the last minute to join in the Nester’s 31 Days link up. It’s blogging for every day in the month of October about a single topic. Since being a mom of twins pretty much consumes my days, I thought I’d blog about that. I think it will be nice to document our days. James is always telling me I need to write things down…

I just wanted to share something I came across the other day.

I think it’s pretty safe to say that we have all gone through trials and tribulations in life. And during those times it can often feel lonely…like your stuck in the desert. These words really stood out for me and I felt like I just had to share them.

"Do not forget: in the desert David wrote the most beautiful psalms. In the desert are so many lessons, that you can transform your desert in a place full of springs.…