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A Few of My Favorite Things (July 2025)

July 1, 2025

Although stores are stocking their shelves with back-to-school items already, we’re still embracing summertime in the Dekker house.
Here are a few of my recent favorites… including the kitchen gadget I wish I would have found sooner!

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The Easiest DIY Hair Detangling Spray

June 24, 2025

Get ready for summer pool season by whipping up a batch of DIY kids’ detangler spray — perfect for frizzy, snarly, difficult-to-control hair.

Choose the all-natural option or the traditional recipe — either way, it’s ready in minutes using simple household ingredients!

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2 Habits of People With Tidy Homes

June 23, 2025

Is your home more cluttered than you’d like?
Are you tired of looking around at piles and messes on every flat surface?

The 2 simple habits below can help you transform your home into the tidy space you desire… starting today!

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How to Cook with Cast Iron (for beginners)

June 19, 2025

Want to try cast iron cooking but not sure where to start? Or maybe it feels too complicated.

Let me show you how to quickly and easily enjoy delicious foods cooked on your very own cast iron skillets! It’s way easier than you might think!

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40 Years In Photos!

June 17, 2025

I entered into a new decade this week… and as I contemplated how I’d like to commemorate my 40th birthday here online, I ultimately decided on one of Dave’s ideas — sharing a picture a year throughout my life. Think of it as a snapshot storybook of my life!

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How to Make a Travel Art Kit from a DVD Case

June 10, 2025

Got travel plans coming up? Or maybe you’re looking for a way to keep your kids occupied over a school break, or even while you wait at doctors’ offices?

Either way, this super simple, DIY travel art kit fits in almost any bag and will keep your kiddos entertained and engaged without a screen!

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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Pie

June 9, 2025

This no-bake strawberry pie is one of my favorite summertime treats. It’s quick and easy to whip up, it can be made ahead, and it tastes so refreshing on a hot summer day.

If you’ve ever been intimidated by making homemade pie, this is a fabulous recipe to experiment with — it’s almost impossible to ruin!

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An Easy Way To Organize Medicine and Supplements When Traveling

June 6, 2025

You’ll love this easy and frugal tip to quickly organize all your meds, vitamins, and supplements in one place when you’re traveling or just on-the-go for a long day!

It’s perfect for business travel, family vacations, weekend getaways, or just a day-trip to the beach.

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40 of My Most Favorite Things

June 3, 2025

After sharing A Few of My Favorite Things with you every month since 2013, I decided it would be fun (in anticipation of my 40th birthday later this month) to share 40 of my most favorite things!

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The Easiest 10-Layer Ice Cream Dessert

May 26, 2025

This quick and easy dessert can be thrown together in roughly 10 minutes and is perfect for any summer gathering.
The multi-layer effect looks extra fancy, and it tastes so good, no one will believe how easy it is!

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Outsmart Summer Boredom with Fun to-do Lists

May 23, 2025

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.

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Why I Don’t Save and Repurpose Everything

May 22, 2025

Do you feel like your home is packed full of things you hope to sell on specific websites, give to specific people or organizations, bring to specific donation centers or recycling facilities, or just things you are saving because you might have a chance to use them again someday?

If so, I hope this post is the motivation you’ve been waiting for to finally lighten up your home!

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How to Determine The Value of Your Time

May 20, 2025

Have you ever considered the monetary value of your time? If not, I have a simple calculation, along with 3 questions, that will hopefully motivate you to stop wasting time and boost your productivity!

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Impossibly Easy Pull-Apart Herb Biscuits

May 19, 2025

If you love the smell and taste of homemade bread mixed with butter, garlic, and herbs, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you.

And if you’re short on time, I’ll show you how to make this recipe with refrigerated dough!

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50 Spaces You Can Better Organize in Under 10 Minutes

May 16, 2025

Want to improve the look and feel of your home and simplify your life in less than 10 minutes? Keep reading!

Over time, these 10-minute bursts will help you develop the invaluable habits of utilizing your time efficiently and always looking for ways to better your spaces.

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7 Signs You Might Be Too Busy (+ how to simplify!)

May 13, 2025

Do you feel overwhelmed with your current pace of life but not sure how to reel it back in again?

Keep reading for 7 signs that you might have reached your “busyness breaking point” and a few easy solutions to help you scale back and simplify (starting today!)

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10 Creative Ideas to Use Up Kid’s Artwork

May 12, 2025

These 10 out-of-the-box ideas will help you cherish your kids’ creativity while maintaining a less-cluttered home… finding that elusive balance between sentimentality and simplicity!

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Easy Pizza Sliders

May 9, 2025

This easy recipe for pizza sliders is sure to go over well with your tribe.

Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner, fun finger food for the big game, or a family-friendly meal to share with others, pizza sliders will do the trick.

Mix up the ingredients based on what you have in the house… we’ve yet to find a meat/cheese combination we didn’t love!!

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