I don't remember a time that I wasn't a road tripper at heart. My earliest vacation memories are from a family road trip we took from Salt Lake City, Utah to British Columbia, Canada to …
Early in 2017 our family embarked on a year-long experiment of not buying any non-consumable goods. We have loved focusing on what we already have, being creative, and finding freedom and contentment with less. Find …
After blogging for 10 years, I've had the itch to share information in a different way. Video seems like a perfect fit to combine my love of teaching and sharing creative ideas, advice, and adventures with …
Introduction With the kids home from school all day in the summertime, we are always on the hunt for simple, active family adventures. Hiking on some of the many easy trails around Austin is a great way …
Last year as I geared up for grilling season, I made this no sew leather strap apron as a DIY for the World Market Blog. The plan was to give it to my Dad for Father's Day, …
My first experience growing herbs started out as a total failure. My sister-in-law had gifted me a "grow your own cilantro" kit, complete with seeds nestled deep into a small plastic-lined paper bag. The first …
Travel to Cuba With some changes in the travel and trade relationship between Cuba and the United States in the last couple years, it is now possible for Americans to visit Cuba on one of twelve …
Six months ago, we embarked on a journey towards a more minimal and intentional lifestyle with the More Than Enough Stuff challenge. The ambitious goal was to not buy any non-consumable goods or products for …
Guys! My DIY Fridays have taken a bit of a back burner as we've been whirl winding through our cross-country move to Richmond, VA. I'm excited to be back today with a simple DIY for …
We just returned from a week house hunting in Richmond, Virginia. After a lot of looking, calling, applying, and pondering, we made the decision to downsize from our current 2500 square foot home to a …
School is almost out for the summer, which means it's road trip season! I have always loved taking my kids on road trips, both long and short. Some of the most fun activities we do …
As the summertime approaches, we are always looking for fun treats to share with friends at neighborhood get togethers or play dates. Combination desserts always win everyone over by appealing to a lot of different …