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Wife. New Momma. Writer. I blog about budgeting, health, beauty, fashion, pop culture, organization, creative ways to stretch a dollar, and a little bit of everything else in between.

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The Unscheduled Baby

After reading numerous books, articles, and blogs about how to get your baby on a schedule, I’ve decided there are some babies {ahem…Finn} who won’t follow one no matter what you try. And that’s...

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Happy Half-Birthday, Finn!

My best friend, Holly, surprised me this weekend with a special video to celebrate Finn’s 6-month mark. Enjoy! You can check out her other videos here! Filed under: //Finn// Tagged: 6 months old,...

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This Boy…

When you spend pretty much 24/7 with a person, you get to know them very well. I’m so thankful that most of my every day activities involve this little character. He is the bee’s knees, the cat’s...

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The Big Reveal…

So, I’m sure you’re dying to see what color I ended up painting the walls, right? There were a few guesses yesterday: green, light blue, rose, and purple. Although the color I chose was in one of...

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//Spruce// vol. 1

A few weeks ago, I asked Ryan about painting our bedroom. We really should’ve done it before we moved in a few years ago, but I didn’t have a color in mind, so it’s remained this boring eggshell...

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It’s time for another installment of See, Pin, Do. This time, I got a little ambitious and did two projects, but only because they were so easy {let’s not get used to this}. I hate the idea of just...

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My Perfect Day

May is a super busy and fun month at our house. We’ve got my brother, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, nephew, and best friend’s birthdays, my birthday, and our anniversary. If I were to craft a...

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Winner of the Let Me Fall Giveaway

I hope you all enjoyed getting to know Beth last week! The winner of a copy of Let Me Fall, chosen via random.org, is the lovely DANA MOORE! Congratulations, Dana! Email me your address at...

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Advice for First Time Moms

Having only been a mother for a few short months, I hardly feel qualified to offer much advice. However, I have picked up a few things that I wish someone had told me before I entered Mama-land, so...

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//Wear//

Having taken some photography in college, I realize that this may be one of the worst pictures ever taken, so no need to point it out or dwell on it—I just wanted to show off the skirt. One day...

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A Note for Finn

Dear Finn, You are five months old now, and boy, you are changing so much every day! You rolled over on your own for the first time on April 25th, and have been practicing your skill quite a bit....

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On Peeing My Pants…

Alas, this is my last day to hold The Budget Maven hostage. Allison’s been a very compliant captive. Helpful even. (If you need to catch up on the kidnapping, click here.) And what better way to...

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Who, Her?

In case you’re just now tuning in, Allison lent me—Beth Pensinger—her blog this week. And I think she’s pretty awesome for doing it! Catch up on this week’s events here, here, & here. Have you ever...

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//Wear//Book Cover Style

So, I know what you’re thinking…what does one wear when they’re the model for their own book cover? A really cute Old Navy dress of course! Unless you’re a guy. If you’re tuning into day three of...

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How on Earth is it Possible?

Falling in love with God that is… If you’re back for day two of me hijacking Allison’s blog, welcome! Click here if you need to catch up. Yesterday, I mentioned hearing God invite me to fall in...

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Significantly Foolish…

Words cannot begin to express how excited I am to be hosting author, blogger, and my dear friend, Beth Pensinger, all this week on the blog! Quirky, funny, sweet, and real, Beth is one of those...

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When Things don’t Make Sense

I had decided on Monday to take a break from blogging for the week…I always struggle with the balance between using blogging as an outlet, a way to connect, and create community, and writing about...

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Thought for the Week

Filed under: //Finn//, //Life as We Know It//, //On My Mind// Tagged: babies, Children, raising children, Stay at home mom

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//Guest Series//Homeschoo ling: A Student’s Perspective

Hey guys! It’s Grace (the student) from Nerd in the Brain. Some people think they can’t homeschool because they’re on a budget. Homeschool Hijinks and Nerd in the Brain are proof that you can. I’m...

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//Guest Series//Homeschoo ling Supplies

Hello there! Emily and Grace from Nerd in the Brain back with you today on The Budget Maven. So, we’ve covered curriculum materials and field trips that won’t break the bank. What about all of...

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//Guest Series//Field Trippin’

Hey guys! Emily and Grace from Nerd in the Brain are back again today sharing ideas for what was always my favorite part of public school and homeschool…Field trips! Field trips—though awesome and...

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//Guest Series//Homeschoo l Resources

Emily from Nerd in the Brain is back again today with some great homeschool resources! Let’s talk about homeschool curriculum and resources, shall we? Some people spend hundreds upon hundreds of...

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//Guest Series//with Nerd in the Brain

As a former homeschooler and (hopefully) homeschool parent myself one day, I was thrilled when Emily from Nerd in The Brain offered to be a guest contributor this week. Emily {whom you may remember...

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I hope I never forget…

There are so many moments with Finn that I wish I could catch in a photo or video. I record a lot in my notes to Finn here, but that being said a blog post just can’t capture the sweetness …...

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//Wear//

Ikat Love Tank::The Printed Palette//Jean Jacket: Gap I was recently introduced to the San Diego-based clothing company, The Printed Palette, when I won a store credit from a giveaway on The Shine...

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//See, Pin, Do//

Although I could spend hours pinning great ideas onto my Pinterest boards, I rarely take the time to actually try to accomplish any of them. I’d like to change that and get more intentional about...

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Finn’s First Easter

We had a very busy, but very fun Easter with Finn. My brother and sister-in-law came over for a marathon of The Office on Saturday and we got to spend time with both sets of parents (Finn’s...

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Enamored

Finn is in a stage now where he’s really interested in what we’re saying. He’ll lay in his crib, on the boppy, or on his play quilt and study us while we talk to him. His crystal-blue eyes follow...

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//Wear//

Me:: Shirt: MagSoul//Camo Pants: Victoria’s Secret//Angel Wing Earrings: {$1 at a going out of business sale!} Finn:: Onesie & Camo Pants: Carter’s I’m not sure if it’s because we just watched Zero...

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The Budget Maven//Living on Less with Style//

Written by

Allison Martin

The Unscheduled Baby

Happy Half-Birthday, Finn!

This Boy…

The Big Reveal…

//Spruce// vol. 1

//See, Pin, Do vol. 2//

My Perfect Day

Winner of the Let Me Fall Giveaway

Advice for First Time Moms

//Wear//

A Note for Finn

On Peeing My Pants…

Who, Her?

//Wear//Book Cover Style

How on Earth is it Possible?

Significantly Foolish…

When Things don’t Make Sense

Thought for the Week

//Guest Series//Homeschoo ling: A Student’s Perspective

//Guest Series//Homeschoo ling Supplies

//Guest Series//Field Trippin’

//Guest Series//Homeschoo l Resources

//Guest Series//with Nerd in the Brain

I hope I never forget…

//Wear//

//See, Pin, Do//

Finn’s First Easter

Enamored

//Wear//

//Currently//

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