Simple Purposeful Living

Easy 2 Ingredient Microwave Chili Cheese Dip

August 25, 2022

For most of us, game day is right around the corner and that means sitting in front of the tv with an easy appetizer. A perfect kind of Saturday right there. You know I like to keep things simple on purpose around here and I am a sucker for an easy dip recipe. Yes, please! This 2 ingredient

Travel Tips

16 Fun Road Trip Games for the Whole Family

July 13, 2022

Tis the season for road trips and with air travel becoming increasingly more expensive and unreliable, more families are hitting the road for long car rides than ever before. We have a 19-hour road trip coming up so I am sharing some of our family's favorite fun car games. While we allow lots of, I

Back to School Tips· Seasonal Activities· Simple Tips & Solutions

15 Back to School Money Saving Tips

July 12, 2022

Ready or not, the new school year is right around the corner. Growing up my mom used to say that August was the most expensive month besides Christmas. School spending can add up quickly. However, there are ways to be purposeful this school season that will save your wallet big time and keep

Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· Travel Tips

Best Tips & Ideas for Easy Family Vacation Meal Planning

June 29, 2022

One of the most frequently asked questions I get when it comes to meal planning in the summertime is "How do you meal plan for a large family vacation?" It's crazy, you take your family on vacation, and they still want to eat. Plus, now you have a whole lot of extra people to plan for and around.

Main Dishes· Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· Recipes· Under 30 Minute Meals

5 Simple Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas

June 2, 2022

School is out for the summer which means the kids are home and my kids want to eat (the nerve). A community member recently DMed me on Instagram (follow here) asking what I serve for lunch so I dusted off this old blog post and am sharing some favorite kid-friendly lunch ideas that are also simple

Travel Tips

Magnolia Two-Day Girls Trip Itinerary

May 25, 2022

My oldest daughter and I just got back from an unforgettable trip to the Magnolia Silos in Waco, TX. Vera (my daughter) loves Joanna Gaines and looks up to her as they have the same interests. So, when it was time for her to pick her destination for her one on one trip with mom for her 10th