The further I get in life, the more I realize, life is expensive. Groceries, household supplies, kids’ stuff—it all adds up so quickly. And sometimes it feels like no matter how careful you are, there’s always another thing you’re supposed to buy. But here’s the thing: one of the biggest ways our family has saved thousands of dollars isn’t by couponing or chasing sales… it’s by simply not buying certain things at all. In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through 30 things I don’t buy anymore, things that used to drain our budget but that we’ve learned to either make ourselves, go without, or replace with a simpler alternative. And really, we are not missing anything. So if you’re looking for practical ways to save money, reduce clutter, and live a little more simply, this episode is for you.

I hope this episode gave you some fresh ideas for saving money without feeling like you’re missing out. Maybe you don’t need to cut all 30 things, but even changing a handful can make a big difference in your budget. It’s really about being resourceful, creative, and intentional, especially in a season where everything feels like it’s getting more expensive. If you’re in that place where you’re trying to make one income stretch, homeschool your kids or be home with your kids, and still put nourishing food on the table, it’s tough! But every small change adds up, even if you start with just one or two things from this list. Thank you so much for joining me!

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

→ Ep. 86 7 Convenience Foods to Stop Buying and Start Making No Matter How Busy You Are

→ Ep. 59 Transform Your Cleaning Routine, Non-toxic Solutions that Work

→ Ep. 74 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Amazing

→ Ep. 62 5 Reusable Swaps that Will Save You Money

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Sourdough is one of those things that can seem super complicated from the outside but is actually fairly simple once you understand the basics. If you’ve been curious about starting sourdough but aren’t sure where to begin, this episode is for you. We are going to cover the foundational steps of sourdough so you can feel confident getting started, talk about what to do with your discard so nothing goes to waste, and I’m going to share a few easy recipes to try right away. So whether you’ve never fed a starter before or you’ve dabbled a little and want to stick with it, this episode is going to give you the tools and encouragement you need to start baking sourdough from scratch.

I hope this episode encourages you to take that first step into sourdough, or maybe to keep going if you’ve been feeling stuck or discouraged. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to know everything before you start. Thank you so much for joining me!

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

→ Ep. 27 Secrets to Starting Sourdough as a Busy Mom

→ Ep. 55 Why You Should Start Sourdough This Year!

→ Recipes: Lazy Sourdough French Bread, Sourdough Biscuits, Sourdough Waffles, Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes, Sourdough Brownies, Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

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I think every mom wrestles with this at some point—the pressure to “do it all.” You know what I mean, keeping the house clean, cooking healthy meals, homeschooling or running kids to activities, looking put-together, maybe even working or having a side hustle on top of it, not to mention homesteading goals like gardening, baking, or canning. Somewhere along the way, culture told us that being a “good mom” means juggling it all perfectly, all the time. But truly, none of us can do it all, and the pursuit of that impossible standard only leaves us exhausted, discouraged, and sometimes even resentful in sneaky ways like towards the ones we love. What we can do is learn how to simplify, set realistic priorities, and create rhythms that actually work for our family, not for Instagram, but for the people sitting around our dining table. So in this episode, I share what I’ve learned about how to get it all done, and what that even means to our family.

I hope this episode encourages you, that “doing it all” really isn’t about accomplishing more, it’s about choosing less by redefining what “all” means to you. When you let go of the hustle to achieve the ever unattainable “all”, you create more space for peace, joy, and memories in your home. Thanks so much for joining me!

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

→ Ep. 80 Are You Letting Perfectionism Hold You Back from Your Homesteading Goals?

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