This month I’m over at L.A. Family Travel sharing a few tips from our family drives through Texas. We’ve found some great ways to have fun as we journey through the state to see relatives and friends. As a young couple, my husband and I would power through long drives to see family in Texas. […]
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This post discusses strategies for meal planning and grocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you need help finding affordable food during this time, please visit Feeding America. I’ve used meal planning as a grocery strategy for years. A meal plan helps me make the best use of fresh food and sales. It reduces cost,
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This post contains referral links to support this site, because I want to buy one of the cozy Pact cardigans I mention in this post. Pact is one of our family’s favorite ethical brands. For years we’ve turned to Pact’s organic, fair trade styles when we need socks, undies, or base layers. I’m excited about
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Every year, when my boys begin to contemplate costume ideas, I have one thought: “How can we do this as cheaply as possible?” I don’t know if it’s from a family history of frugality or my reluctance to buy extra plastic, but scraping together unique costumes has become a tradition with our kids. Here are
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Our country was founded on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but we struggle again and again to provide these things to everyone within our land. Holding to the ideals of the United States of America means working to improve our nation until freedom reaches from sea to shining sea, and from border to
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Today marks the start of Plastic-Free July, a challenge to reduce our dependence on single-use plastics. I tend not to worry about my plastic consumption when I can throw those bottles and containers into the recycle bin. But what happens when the recycling system stops working? Plastic can feel like someone else’s problem, but with
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This article includes affiliate links to support this site. If you are one of the countless women the fashion industry designates as “plus-size,” you may feel out of luck when it comes to a sustainable wardrobe. Lack of size diversity has plagued sustainable fashion for years. Happily, an increasing number of ethical clothing brands are
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Referral and affiliate links are used in this post to support this site. Remember when ethical denim was hard to find? For years, shopping for jeans with sustainable manufacturing ethics meant unfamiliar brands and overseas shipping. Now, with new players entering the field, ethical jeans are more stylish and accessible than ever. Here are my top denim
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My family loves visiting the Nashville Zoo. In the last few years, I’ve watched our zoo transform from a fun, local attraction to a world-class conservation facility. If you’ve never been to the Nashville Zoo, or if you haven’t been lately, now is the time to sample what the zoo has to offer.
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Do you know someone who inspires you with their commitment, day after day? With friendship and examples of perseverance, my friends Adam and Caroline Lee encourage me in living a healthier lifestyle. Adam is a personal trainer and nutrition coach with 28:Tenn Fitness. Today I’m excited to share with you his post on five key habits
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