Simple living starts at home.
Simple food, homemaking, and intentional living tips to help you create a calm, functional, beautiful home — without the overwhelm.
Simple Food
Discover family-friendly recipes, simple one-pot meals, and seasonal meal plans to help you feed your loved ones well without the stress.
Homemaking & DIY
You’ll find budget-friendly DIY projects, simple decor ideas, and tips to make your home feel intentional, lived-in, and truly yours.
Intentional Living
Learn new rhythms, routines, and simple habits to help you slow down and make everyday life easier, calmer, and more intentional.
Hello, I’m Ruby.
As a busy mum, I believe a well-run home doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
I share simple recipes, practical homemaking ideas like decor and DIY projects, and tips for living with purpose. My goal is to help your home feel calm, functional, and beautiful. Everything here is meant to make daily life a bit easier, not perfect.
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If you’re new, these are a few of my favorites:
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Cottage-Style Cabinet Curtains
These DIY cottage-style cabinet curtains are an easy, budget-friendly way to hide clutter and add charm without installing cabinet doors. This simple DIY project shows you how to make pantry cabinet curtains using affordable materials. Whether you want to update a small pantry or bring cozy character to your kitchen, this budget-friendly beginner sewing project creates…
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Salmon Cakes
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy meal your toddler will actually eat, these salmon cakes are a favorite in our house. They use simple, affordable ingredients like canned salmon and potatoes, are naturally gluten-free, and take just 25 minutes to make. They’re perfect for busy moms who want something fast and nourishing. These healthy salmon…
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
This easy chicken pot pie soup is creamy, comforting, and ready in about 30 minutes. Paired with from-scratch biscuits, it’s like a warm hug in a bowl. It’s the perfect addition to your weeknight meal plan! I love chicken pot pie, especially with a homemade crust. But it’s often too much work for a busy…
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Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
If you need a breakfast you can lean on during busy mornings, this banana bread baked oatmeal is my favorite. It takes under 5 minutes to prepare, bakes quickly, and keeps in the fridge for easy grab-and-go breakfasts all week. It tastes like banana bread, is high in fiber, and you can add protein powder…
