Welcome! I am Amanda, a 2009 graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in English and a minor in Studio Arts. I began teaching English in 2009, and just recently hit "pause" on my career to become a full-time mom to my two children. This has been both a fun and challenging time for us. I began this website as a means to share ideas on frugal parenting and homemaking. My hope is that sharing my experience will be helpful and encouraging to others. Some of what you may expect to see are recipes, holiday ideas, budgeting tips, entertainment, and maybe the odd funny story to share. Thanks for coming along for the ride!