DIY How to Sew a Face Mask (with my 8-year old)

Hi there! Welcome to our tutorial on how to sew a super easy face mask!  If you found your way here to this DIY, chances are you are looking to make a face mask for yourself, someone you love, or donate to people in need. We are so glad you found us!  My 8-year old...
Vitamins, Supplements and Porta Potties!

Vitamins, Supplements and Porta Potties!

By the sound of that title, I’m surprised you’ve gotten this far! I had to get your attention and tell you the truth about most of the vitamins that you pick up at your local store. First let me say, there’s no judgment here!  I admittedly used to purchase my vitamins...
The Amazing $5 Cocktail Dress from Nordstrom

The Amazing $5 Cocktail Dress from Nordstrom

I am always on the lookout for a good deal, but this was the FIND of the century!  Part of my escape from excess means that I am attempting new ways to do things.  New ways mean that I’m trying my luck at shopping sales, clearance racks, and out of season...

The Start of Zimple Living

Everything has to start somewhere! As was the case with our family and making a conscious choice to lose the excess! That’s why I’m answering the question of, “Who am I and Why On Earth Did I Start a Blog?” I am just like every other woman out...

Bye Bye Cleaning Lady, Hello $120

We are losing the excess left and right over here!  We said bye bye to our cleaning lady this week!  We can now put that $120 a month savings into our house fund. After the birth of my second child, I asked my husband if we could get someone to help us clean the house...