Hey friend…welcome!
I’m Kara, the voice behind Just Being Kara, a lifestyle blog where I share faith, simple living, grocery savings, and the small daily habits that help create a peaceful, meaningful life.
Here in Vermont, life moves a little slower, and I’ve come to appreciate the beauty of simple routines, planning meals from what we already have, cozy mornings with coffee and scripture, and finding practical ways to steward our homes and resources well.
If you’re looking for encouragement in your faith, realistic ways to save money on groceries, and inspiration for building a simpler, more intentional life, you’re in the right place.
A few of my grocery budgeting strategies—especially my reverse meal planning method—have been featured in USA Today and 55 Plus Life.
Below are some of the best places to start exploring the blog. I’m so glad you’re here.
How I Save Money on Groceries by Reverse Meal Planning
My simple method for cutting grocery costs by planning meals based on what we already have.
How I Plan My Month for Productivity and Peace
The routine I use each month to stay organized without feeling overwhelmed.
One Year Renewed: My Journey of Recommitment Through Baptism
A personal story about returning to faith and the transformation that followed.
A faith-centered approach to building discipline and healthy habits.
Free Resource to Help You Get Started
If you’re working on building better daily habits rooted in faith, I created something to help.
Download my 75 Day Grace Habit Tracker to stay consistent with the habits that matter most.
Explore the Blog
Here are a few of the main topics I write about:
Faith
Encouragement, scripture, and reflections on growing closer to God.
Homemaking & Simple Living
Creating a peaceful home through routines, organization, and intentional living.
Grocery Savings
Practical strategies for saving money on groceries, including my reverse meal planning method.
Personal Growth
Habits, planning routines, and lessons I’m learning along the way.
Books & Reading Life
Book recommendations and reflections on what I’m reading.