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Our Tiny Home Has a Laundry Closet, and it is Adorable

June 27, 2022      Leave a Comment

Browse our RV Must-Haves and more on Amazon!

Farmhouse RV Laundry Room

When we bought our RV, my non-negotiable item was a laundry hookup. Mama was not keen on the idea of having to do the laundromat, and thankfully we found a rig that already had a washer/dryer combo installed!

As you may also know, we are renovating every square inch of this thing. So of course, I had to trick out the laundry closet, too! You can see the before in this video:

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I wanted to add some interest to the inside of the doors, since they are open pretty often while the machine runs. I stumbled upon these peel and stick “tiles” in the Target Dollar Spot one day and knew they were IT! They took maybe 5 minutes to install and look amazing!

Splendide 2100XC

Our Washer/Dryer combo is probably one of my favorite things, ever. I have a bad habit of forgetting to switch the wash to the dryer, which results in sour laundry, rewashing and ultimately wasting detergent, water and electricity. This bad boy though has been life changing! Just add the laundry, pick the wash cycle and dry time and hit start!  (I posted a video review below)

Farmhouse RV Laundry Room

We use powdered laundry detergent from Norwex (get some HERE) because it’s easy on our tanks and better for our skin. I picked up this canister and this canister from Target, and they are perfect. Plastic so that they don’t break and lightweight, but they hold a full bag of my detergent and my laundry booster!

Farmhouse RV Laundry Room

The cute little sign was another Target find!

Farmhouse RV Laundry Room

We also toss these wool dryer balls in for the dry cycle a lot of the time, because they don’t leave residue like the sheets do. Way safer for the machine and the rig itself!

Farmhouse RV Laundry Room

I love this little closet so much that I actually prefer to keep the doors open so that I can see it most of the time! Making spaces like this pretty helps me want to actually maintain them and keep them clean. It’s such a mental health perk for me, and I highly recommend taking the time to do it! This makeover cost us less than $30 and has made a huge difference!

Farmhouse RV Laundry Room
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Another of our RV Must-haves is this cute little iron! Check out our review of it here:

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5 Books to Help Little People Deal with Big Feelings

June 9, 2022      Leave a Comment

5 Books to help Littles with Big Feelings

We have a 2 and 4 year old. Big feelings are pretty much the norm in our house. Some days, it can be a lot, especially now that our youngest is starting to have the big feelings, too. 

We can talk and talk all day long about using gentle hands and words, honoring others, listening, etc. But sometimes, kids just really absorb information better through books. And our girls love to read! So we have worked in these 5 books to help little people deal with big feelings, and I can see such a change in them! We read them often, as the repetition really helps with driving the concepts home. Scroll on to read why we love each book, and click the image or pink link to grab a copy for your own family! 

The Rabbit Listened

The Rabbit Listened Book

We actually got this book from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. My girls love it. It talks about how sometimes, in spite of our best efforts, unexpected things happen. Things don’t always go our way in life. The book navigates all of the different feelings and responses that you may encounter when this happens, and highlights the importance of being there for others by simply listening. It is such a great book!

What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting

What to do When You Feel Like Hitting Book for Kids

Our youngest is much more of a hitter than our eldest ever was, but either way, hitting happens. We love to read this book when we are having a hard time with gentle hands. I love seeing my girls implement the different coping techniques! 

Everyone Feels Angry Sometimes

Everyone Gets Angry Sometimes Book

I absolutely love this book! It really helps to validate emotions, normalize healthy anger, and recognize when it is getting out of control. We talk about lava levels often, which helps me to identify where my kids are at so that I can help them learn to calm themselves. This one is a great book, and is backed by tons of psychologists!

I Choose to Calm My Anger

I Choose to Calm My Anger Book for Kids

This book is great, because it is written from the point of view of the child. It teaches them how to recognize their big feelings, name them and then teaches healthy ways to cope. It can be so hard for a child to self-regulate when they are lacking these skills, so building them up is very important. Another great one!

Roaring Mad Riley

Roaring Mad Riley Anger Book for Kids

Riley is an adorable little dinosaur who gets roaring mad when things don’t go her way. This book is a bit more whimsical, which engages my girls in the story. We like to discuss how sometimes things happen, like other kids knocking down our towers, the wrong reactions (throwing toys) and the right ones. We like to talk about what Riley did, how she could react differently, and learning from Mr. Rex. This one is definitely one of my girls’ favorite books!

If you have young children, I would 10 out of 10 recommend these 5 books! Spend the $50 to stock up on them. You will be amazed at the difference you see in your children within a few weeks of reading them! 

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Blackstone Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

June 1, 2022      Leave a Comment

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

If you’ve read our Blackstone Fiesta post, you know two things about us:

  1. We are obsessed with our griddle, especially since moving into an RV full-time.
  2. We are obsessed with Mexican food.

I am always looking for ways to get our fix, but put a healthier spin on it. That’s when the idea to mix in sweet potato came to me! I know, it sounds a little weird. But hear me out. It is amazing, and so easy! Top however you want! I always do sour cream and tomatoes. Usually I do avocado/guac and some cilantro, too. I jsut didn’t have any the day that I photographed this recipe!

First up, Preheat your griddle to medium-high.

Drizzle olive oil. Add ground beef on one side, and sweet potatoes on the other.

Chop and brown the ground beef. At the same time, toss the potatoes often so that they can cook through (to speed this up, you can thaw them a bit ahead of time). Having the right Blackstone Tools makes a big difference here! I love my spatulas.

Once the beef is done, combine the two.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Add the black beans.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Stir to incorporate and spread out.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Sprinkle taco seasoning over all.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Add the water and mix well, until the sauce forms and coats everything.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Once all ingredients are heated through and sweet potatoes are starting to char a little, turn your griddle to warm and top with shredded cheese. (If you have a melting hood, this is a good time to use it!)

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle
Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Top it however you want and crush it! My kids ask for seconds of this, which is a huge win for this mom.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Seriously, so. freaking. good! Let me know how you top it if you try it! 

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Try this super easy, flavorful Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle next time you are grilling out!
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Blackstone Griddle

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 can Black beans Drained and rinsed
  • 12-16oz bag frozen Sweet Potato Chunks
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (however much water it calls for on the packet)
  • 1 1/2 cups Fiesta blend cheese shredded
  • Optional Sour Cream, tomatos, avocado, lettuce, etc. Whatever you want!

Instructions

  • Preheat your griddle to medium-high.
  • Drizzle olive oil. Add ground beef on one side, and sweet potatoes on the other.
  • Chop and brown ground beef.
  • At the same time, toss the potatoes often so that they can cook through (to speed this up, you can thaw them a bit ahead of time).
  • Combine the two. Add black beans. Stir to incorporate and spread out.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning over all. Add the water and mix well, until the sauce forms and coats everything.
  • Once all ingredients are heated through and sweet potatoes are starting to char a little, turn griddle to warm and top with shredded cheese. (If you have a melting hood, this is a good time to use it!)
  • Top however you want! I always do sour cream and tomatoes. Usually I do avocado/guac and some cilatro, too. I jsut didn't have any the day that I photographed this recipe!
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If you need me, I’ll just be sitting over here i If you need me, I’ll just be sitting over here in my egg chair, snuggling my baby and watching my big kids run barefoot in the sunshine. Life is too short not to enjoy the little moments 🤍
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We are officially a household that will NOT be sho We are officially a household that will NOT be shopping with Target anymore! 🚫 If you know me and my deep love of Target 🎯, this is a hard one for me. And I’m not usually a “stop shopping places” kind of person. (See the video I posted earlier, among other things) It takes a lot for me.

I am so frustrated at the kind of madness my kids are growing up in. The buck has to stop here. I will show them what is right and wrong, not these companies supporting such horrible things. I mean if partnering with Satanists and selling “tuck friendly” clothing to toddlers isn’t just going too far then I’m not sure what is.

Just think about this: why are you buying your household essentials from a company that supports satanic groups?? If they are openly doing this, can you imagine what they are hiding in your every day products?? 😳😳😳 Over this last few months I’ve learned more about all of this and it’s scary how many harmful things are “allowed” on their shelves!

I’ve found a better way to shop—a healthier way! and with a company that supports and upholds the highest values! We are switching almost all of our household essentials & next month, even pasture-raised, hormone-free beef 🥩 from them!

Thank you to The Wellness Store for giving me and my family a truly safe and wholesome place to shop! 🌱 It’s a company worth talking about…which is why I can’t stop! I care way too much about those of you who have trusted my opinion enough to follow me!!
I want to speak to the ladies who strive to be a P I want to speak to the ladies who strive to be a Proverbs 31 woman for just a second! If you’re new here, you can expect to see a lot of life with my kids! Spending my days with them is my greatest joy (but dang, it can be hard sometimes! Other #stayathomemoms feel me?!). I am teaching them through hands-on experiences. Less screen time, more outside time. To start their day in God’s word and prayer. The work we do here matters, moms.
I am my husband‘s biggest cheerleader and supporter! You won’t see any feminism or wokeness here. When he wins, I win. I’ll do just about anything to help him succeed! There ain’t nothing wrong with that, ladies. In fact it’s our job as wives. Own it 💪🏻
While we’re talking about it, being a stay at home mom does not mean that you can’t bring in income! Even if it’s just a little here, or a little there it can make a huge difference. And it doesn’t have to mean time away from your children! I’m happy to share what I do to anyone interested 🤍(and yes, there are multiple avenues!).
It’s also my job as a homemaker to be the gatekeeper for what comes into our home and goes into and on our bodies. I’m all about simple, delicious meals that I can feel good about feeding my family. I’m also all about low-tox living! Do a deep dive into the chemicals in your home and you will be too! You can always find clean swaps in my stories and highlights! 🌱 

If any of that resonates with you, stick around! I’m glad you’re here🤍
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What a journey the last 13 years have been. I’m What a journey the last 13 years have been. I’m obsessed with the beautiful life we have created. Happy anniversary, my love 🤍
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“But I don’t order that many cleaning products “But I don’t order that many cleaning products every month.”

This is the most common thing I hear about The Wellness Box! Let me go ahead and debunk that for you. Neither do I! That would be crazy, considering we live in a tiny home. 😅

I definitely don’t order that many cleaning products each month, especially when these are so concentrated that they last forever. But I do order this AMAZING coffee (no mold or toxins!). Baby wipes, deodorant, toothpaste, dish soap, protein bars and shakes, nutritional shakes for our kids, vitamins and supplements, basic health care items such as ibuprofen and Tylenol. Gatorade replacements and emergency-c replacements without all of the sugar. I order sunscreen and bug spray (all natural ingredients! 🙌🏻). I order shampoo and conditioner (salon quality) and high-end, clean make up at a fraction of the price! Shopping with The Wellness Store is not just a cleaning products subscription. It’s a way to replace money I’m already spending somewhere else, from a non-woke, patriot owned company. It’s a way to save money on products I’m already using, plus it’s dropped off at my doorstep instead of having to haul my kids into the store! And if there’s ever a month where I truly don’t need anything (that hasn’t happened yet!) I can just skip! 😍 

You can even add a subscription to get grass-fed, hormone free, pasture raised beef shipped to you! 

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