Make Home Lighter – One Tiny Win at a Time

Budget family meals, small-space systems, gentle homeschool, and our travel prep to Thailand.

What You’ll Find Here

• Family Meals on $100/Week — 7-day menus, slow cooker rotations, aisle-by-aisle lists.
• Cats & Home — litter/odor routines, vertical play in tight spaces, foster updates (TW when needed).
• Homeschool (Life-Schooling) — gentle rhythms + simple activities that fit real days.
• Travel Prep — visas, budgeting, and planning a long stay in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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• Current freebies inside the Library:
  • 7-Day Budget Meal Plan + Grocery Checklist (PDF)
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About & Contact

I’m Jen. We’re a Texas family aiming for a long stay in Chiang Mai with two cats in tow. We share systems that work in small spaces and tight budgets – no perfection pressure.

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