Does your life feel like a constant juggling act… like you’re just waiting for the “balls” to come crashing down?
If so, you’re not alone… nor are you without hope!
Keep reading for 3 ways to “downsize” for a simpler life!
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Southwest Spaghetti Squash Casserole
This recipe for Southwest Spaghetti Squash Casserole is one of our family’s favorites.
Several parts of this recipe can be made in advance (and it can be frozen!) It’s also a great meal for busy weekdays because it doesn’t require any side dishes — just some chips, salsa, and guacamole!
Give it a try!
A Few of My Favorite Things (October 2021)
An Unexpected Benefit of Intentional Living
Our Farmhouse Laundry Renovation
7 Specific Ways I Simplify My Days
A Few Of My Favorite Things (September 2021)
Easy Bumbleberry Pie
Bumbleberry pie is one of my favorite pies to make; especially this time of year after I’ve picked and frozen all sorts of delicious fruits throughout the Spring and Summer.
The best part about making any Bumbleberry dessert is that you can use whatever berries or fruit you have on hand — even frozen fruit!
If you love pie, you must try this recipe!
Simplify Your Closet with 6 Questions
How to Clear A Clogged Drain in 10 Minutes
A Few of My Favorite Things (August 2021)
Get the goods on my new favorite towels, my favorite thrift store find, a valuable online resource, a favorite seasonal recipe, a lovely inspirational quote, and so much more!
Also… cold cereal! My children tried it for the first time this summer and I’m sharing why this weekly morning routine is now a family favorite!
6 Tips for Simpler Outdoor Entertaining
Although I love the idea of entertaining in our home, I’ve found that outdoor entertaining is much more enjoyable, less stressful, and so much easier to clean up after (as long as I follow a few simple tips!)
I’m sharing those tips today — along with lots of pictures of our new pool, deck, patio, and outdoor entertaining areas!
Easy Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Bread
When the summer zucchini season overlaps the early apple crop here in West Michigan, I know it’s time for a loaf (or 6) of our favorite Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Bread.
This bread is the perfect way to “hide” some of our fresh-from-the-garden zucchini in a delicious slice of apple cinnamon bread.
Click through to get the easy recipe!
A Simple Front Yard Vegetable Garden
A Few of My Favorite Things (July 2021)
Simple Summer Charcuterie Board Meals
Over the summer months, in an effort to spend less time in the house and more time outside by the pool, we enjoy simple kid-friendly charcuterie board meals on a very regular basis.
If this sounds fancy, I promise it’s not… In fact, it’s one of our family’s most favorite, fun, kid-friendly, friend-and-neighbor-approved meals! AND it’s perfect for eating outside with almost no cleanup!
Outsmart Summer Boredom with Fun to-do Lists
Stop stressing about planning exciting outings, expensive vacations, or elaborate craft projects for your kids or grandkids… let me show you a much simpler (and cheaper) way to outsmart summer boredom!
Fun To-Do Lists are a simple tool we use to structure the long-feeling days of Summer and make the most of these fleeting moments at home with our families.
Our Favorite Farmhouse Paint Colors
Dave and I closed on our first house back in 2006… and we’ve been painting like crazy ever since!
Painting isn’t my most favorite passtime, but I’ve grown to love it, simply because it’s such a quick and frugal way to update any space in our home.
Give YOUR home a farmhouse facelift with our favorite farmhouse paint colors!!
