Welcome!
We are the O’Briens and we are so glad you are here!
My name is Victoria. I’m a wife and boy mama who’s a major night owl, Disney lover, and living the life I always prayed for.
I’m here to share all the ins and outs of how we run our household such as homemaking, money saving, parenting, organization, and much more.
About us
Growing up, my dream was to be a stay-at-home mom and wife. My mom joked I was only going to college for my “Mrs. Degree,” but at the time I was going with my backup plan of being a school teacher; not the best idea for someone who hates waking up early.
I went to two different universities in two different states before meeting my husband, John at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks near both of our hometowns. I knew from the beginning of our relationship that I had found “the one” and wanted to spend my life with him.
We got engaged the Christmas after graduating and married a year and a half after that. Nine months later we welcomed our first baby boy into the world. And then year and a half after that, we welcomed baby boy number two.
We are still learning ourselves with only six years together and three years of marriage under our belt. Along with only being parents for two and a half years. But, we have still established routines, tips, and tricks that have worked for us thus far which we’d like to share! Take it or leave it because we know every family and home is different and what works for us may not work for everyone!
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Latest Posts
- Minimal Disney/Pixar Cars Themed 2nd Birthday Party on a BudgetMy birthday is in May and while I was growing up, around Christmas time every year I would start planning my birthday party. Just ask my mom. What I enjoyed most was picking a theme and getting all of the details together. My first born was born in April, so, I naturally start planning his… Read more: Minimal Disney/Pixar Cars Themed 2nd Birthday Party on a Budget
- Day in the Life of a SAHM with Young Kids and a Husband on Night ShiftOur family has been adjusting to my husband switching back to night shift, which he switches from day shift to night shift and vice versa every three months. This time, it has taken us about two or three weeks to get back into a routine and we finally feel well-adjusted now. I have been so… Read more: Day in the Life of a SAHM with Young Kids and a Husband on Night Shift
- Homemade PlaydoughMy two year old son loves to play with playdough, however store-bought playdough can be pricey and tends to dry out almost the same day you open it up. My mom was a preschool teacher for many years and passed down this homemade playdough recipe that doesn’t dry out too fast and is made with… Read more: Homemade Playdough