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The Young Wife’s Guide Blog

Creative & Unique Gifts for a New Mama

I’m due with our second set of twins in just a few short weeks and several of my friends have had babies this year or are currently pregnant. I’m surrounded by pregnant women and babies and so unique and meaningful gifts for new moms has frequently been on my mind. If you are looking for… Read More

My Postpartum Freezer Cooking Plan (+36 Fabulous Recipes)

I think that freezer cooking can be a powerful tool in every homemaker’s kitchen – no matter what stage of life you are in (working outside the home, stay at home mom, work at home mom, etc). But it can be especially helpful when you are preparing for having a new baby! Not only can freezer cooking save… Read More

How to Save Money on Your Family’s Clothes with ThredUp

As a busy mom with ever-changing needs when it comes to a wardrobe (more comfortable clothing, clothing to fit my expanding belly, etc) and trying to stick to a budget, it can be tough!! Add in little boys that seem to grow out of clothing within a month, and our budget can quickly be blown… Read More

4 Simple & Actionable Baby Steps to a Healthier Life

By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer I wouldn’t consider myself a health-nut, and I don’t often blog about healthy living. I’m just an average American housewife and mom, trying to find the balance of healthfulness, simplicity and practicality. However, there are some simple changes I’ve made to keep our lives a bit fresher and healthier. So if… Read More

My Honest Look at Stitch Fix (The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly)

For months, I kept seeing this new thing called Stitch Fix popping up all over the place. Friends and bloggers I know have been ordering boxes and sharing on Facebook and Instagram…and so finally, I broke down and ordered a box! Here’s my honest and open look at Stitch Fix: The good, the bad, and… Read More

How to Shop for Clothing as a Busy Mom on a Budget

I’m not the biggest fashionista in the world, but I do enjoy putting together some cute outfits (especially so that I don’t spend all day everyday in my PJ’s). But I’ve found that shopping for new clothes on a budget with little kids is really tough! I don’t have the time that I used to… Read More

Homemaking on a Budget – Weekly Deals & Sales Every Friday

Welcome to our new weekly feature – Homemaking on a Budget! As a homemaker who is in charge of purchasing most things for our house (food, household items, appliances, home decor, books, and more) I am always on the look out for ways to stay within my budget – without spending too much of my… Read More

My Goals for This Week – Heading into May 4/30/15

Can you believe it’s almost May already? This year is flying by and we are down to about 8 weeks left until we meet our twin boys. I can’t wait and yet there is still so much to be done before they arrive! What We’ve Been Up To The Last Few Weeks This month has… Read More

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