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We're a couple living a down-to-earth lifestyle at home. Half Half Home shares all the ways we live true to our values, through home improvement, raising a family, professional experiences and more.

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What to Expect: Shopping Experience at Aldi for Cheap Groceries

Here’s what to expect from the Aldi shopping experience, from how I feel about the food and products, the prices, the shopping carts and a comparison to Trader Joe’s.
Getting Laid off While on Maternity Leave: Here’s What to Do

I learned that you can get laid off during maternity leave, and it happened to me. I hope this list of tips helps you, if you lost your job while on parental time off.
8 Best Budget Monitor Stands for Affordable Home Offices

Sometimes having a monitor stand adds a whole lot to a home office desk. See the budget finds for this remote work accessory that raises your screen up.
Flexispot Ergonomic Standard Office Chair (C5) Review for a Home Office

I replaced my old desk chair with the Flexispot C5 home office desk chair, and I have some good things to say (as well as a few critiques). See how it’s working out.
Flexispot Rocking Chair Review: Affordable Statement Chair

We got the Flexispot Upholstered Rocking Chair, and I think it’s a cute statement chair. Learn about our experience with the assembly, quality and comfort in this review.
8 Things I Loved about Being Pregnant (Although it Was Hard)

Being pregnant can be hard, and it’s harder to love every moment. For me, these are the things that I loved, and tried my best to love. I hope it’s the same for you.
11 Things You Can’t Do When Pregnant (And Why You Can’t Do Them)

There are things I learned to avoid when I was pregnant, and I was OK with that. Here’s what you can’t do when pregnant, and the reasons why they’re unsafe.
How to Set up a Fun Toddler Bedroom (Transition from Nursery)

I wasn’t sure how to make our nursery into a toddler room, but figured it out! Among these tips, find how to make a toddler bedroom FUN, with ideas on what to get.
How to Set up a Minimalist Baby Nursery (And What You Need)

Setting up a minimalist baby nursery is harder than it looks. Use my experience and what I did with my nursery setup, to create a minimal baby room for your newborn.
Can You Get a New Job While You’re Pregnant (And How to Interview)?

I got a new job while I was pregnant, and handled it like a pro. Read the true story of how I interviewed while pregnant, got an offer, and how you can do it, too.
What to Ask Yourself If You’re On the Fence About Having Kids

I put together the big kickers to consider if you’re not sure if you want to start a family and have kids. Use these questions to break down this very hard life decision.
9 Ways to Support and Help Your Wife during Breastfeeding

With these ways of supporting a breastfeeding mom in the first few weeks of having a newborn, you’ll be helping a great deal. See what worked for me.
Baby Diaper Bag Essentials: A Checklist for Newborns

Let’s find out what goes in a diaper bag for a newborn baby. Use my checklist to pin down diaper bag essentials, and see some products that have worked for me.
Quince Cotton Curtains Review: Worth considering for Your Home?

I tried a pair of the Quince cotton slub curtains for my family room, and here’s what I thought of how they worked out. Check out my review, complete with photos.
Quince Bamboo Sheets Review: Honest Quality Opinion

I tried the Quince Bamboo Sheet Set, which people rave about. I have some criticisms that I list here, but I also think they’re an ideal set of sheets for summer. See my review.
Take Your Own Newborn Photos or Hire a Professional? (Tips for Success)

In my experience as a professional photographer and in taking newborn photos when we had a baby, I weigh the pros and cons of getting a photographer vs. doing it yourself.
Every Place to Change Your Address After Moving (Address Change Checklist)

Every time I move, I use the same checklist to change all my addresses everywhere important. Use this list to remember to change your address for your new home.
Quince Shower Curtain Review: Upgrading My Bathrooms

I tried the Quince shower curtains to elevate the look in both my bathrooms at home. See my thoughts on the quality, price, styles and color options here.
Flexispot Bamboo Monitor Stand Review: Space-Saving Desk Riser

I tried the Flexispot Bamboo Monitor Stand and it changed my desk setup completely. See how it works in this review about my experience setting it up in my home office.
Flexispot Sofa Review (Are These Couches Legit?)

I think the Flexispot modular sofas are unique couches (with hidden storage) for my new home! In my review, find out if the style and features are for you.

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