Simple Purposeful Living

Simple 7 Day Aldi Meal Plan

January 16, 2023

Aldi is my go-to for sticking to my grocery budget for my weekly meal plan. With a family of 6, I try to create easy meals that don't cost too much money. We are at that season of life where family members are going in every direction most nights of the week. If you are not an Aldi shopper yet,

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

Simple Tips & 10 Best Meal Ideas For On The Go

January 10, 2023

It's the new year and many of us are on the hunt to save a little money and the best way I have found to save money with our food budget is taking meals with us on the go instead of stopping at the fast food drive thru. Stopping at the drive thru can cost anywhere from $30-50 but eating to go meals

Adoption· Seasonal Activities· Winter

10 Simple Lunar New Year Activities

January 9, 2023

After adopting our son (born in China), we have been learning more about Chinese culture and incorporating some of their traditions into our home. In China and other Asian countries, the Lunar new year is the most important holiday of the year. Chinese or Lunar New Year is a two-week

Simple Tips & Solutions

Simple Steps for How To Set Goals and Achieve Them

December 15, 2022

It's that time of year again, everyone is talking about setting new goals and resolutions. On average 50% of Americans make New Year's resolutions and most of them center around improved health. Unfortunately, most of those resolutions will never be met. (see more information here).

Christmas· Gift Guides

Easy Teacher Gift Ideas for Christmas

November 22, 2022

Like me, you may like to thank your child's teacher with a thoughtful gift but you have no idea the best gift to give. As a former teacher myself (hello 1st grade teacher), I know how much they pour into their students and classroom day in and day out, especially in the last few years. Plus, I

Christmas· Gift Guides

Meal Planner Gift Basket Idea

November 18, 2022

Tis the season for giving gifts and I don't know about you but moms, sisters and girlfriends are among the hardest to shop for. As a mom now I am looking for practical gifts that simplify my life. I love to give those kinds of gifts too. Consider gifting simplified weekly meals with this holiday