From sharing what we spend on groceries to the best tips on how to save on food for your family to how to talk to your spouse about money, I’m happy to discuss it all. Our experience in budgeting and building streams of passive income through blogging and rental properties led us to create The State of the Family, to provide you with the tools we use so you can do the same!

I want to make meal planning easier for you. My FREE printable weekly meal planner is a great place to start. Whether you prefer plant-based meals, whole30 friendly meals, or are just looking for kid-friendly crockpot meals or just some solid meal planning tips to put into practice, I am here for you!

From our grandest vacations like a week sailing bareboat in the BVIs, Disney World, a summer trip out west, Scotland, and a magical ski adventure at Deer Valley to cozier weekend getaways like Great Wolf Lodge and Jellystone Campground, we want to see the world and share our mishaps and triumphs with you along the way.

I’m a believer in the key or organizing your stuff is getting rid of most of it. From purging my six year old’s bedroom to how I organize my pantry, these three keys to organizing success have never let me down. Starting from scratch? Check out these 31 simple steps to a more organized home and mind!