Stop clipping coupons and shopping at multiple stores.
These 10 practical tips will slash your grocery bill THIS WEEK… and save you a bunch of time and stress too!
Win-win!
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Pursuing Everyday Love in a World of Hollywood Romance
In a world of Hollywood romance and “highlight reels”, it’s tempting to believe our relationships are lacking.
What Hollywood doesn’t tell us though, is that healthy marriages are built on the faithful pursuit and practice of everyday love.
Whether you’re dating, newly married, living life with a gaggle of young kiddos, or entering the empty nest stage, I’m confident your relationship will benefit from a little extra everyday love!
A Few of My Favorite Things (February 2021)
Although the winter months can seem long and dreary, I’ve actually come to cherish the shorter days… because it means our family often enjoys longer evenings spent together inside.
Find more of my recent favorites (recipes, tech gadgets, accessories, quotes, books, craft supplies, routines, and more) inside the post!
Spend More Time Around the Table and Less in the Kitchen
Healthier Habits and New Hobbies
It’s a great time of year to evaluate your life, home, family, job, schedule, etc., and take note of what’s working, what’s not, what you’re doing well, and what you’d like to change.
Today, I’m sharing a few small changes I want to make in the coming year… as well as the FREE downloadable Habit Tracker that helps me stick with my goals and habits!
A Few of My Favorite Things (January 2021)
Happy New Year!
As we look ahead to a brand new year, full of possibilities and exciting changes, I’m also excited to share a few of my most recent favorites (in a new format!)
Spoiler alert, my favorite things are no longer just “things” — I hope you find a few new favorites of your own once you dive in!
Merry Christmas 2020!
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies (4 Variations)
Simple Spiced Molasses Cookies
Growing up, one birthday tradition I loved more than most was when my great aunt Hilda brought us a huge platter of her delicious homemade spiced molasses cookies.
After she passed away, I got her recipe and have continued to enjoy these delicious cookies!
If you’re looking for a yummy holiday treat, or a fun new tradition to start, try this simple recipe for Spiced Molasses cookies!
Super Chocolaty Inside Out Cookies
Inside out cookies are a favorite around our house, and for good reason.
They are the perfect combination of crispy on the outside but still soft and chewy on the inside. And… they’re really easy to make!
Grab your mixer and a few basic ingredients and you’ll have these cookies ready for the oven in 15 minutes!
5 Creative Ways to Give Money and Gift Cards
Skip the mall and simplify your holiday season by giving money and gift cards — a.k.a. the “perfect” clutter-free gift for anyone on your holiday gift list.
Contrary to what you might think, giving money or gift cards can be very personal if you put a bit of thought into it — I’ll show you how with 5 simple, creative ways to give money or gift cards.
A Few Of My Favorite Things (December 2020)
Easy Cookie Bars (how I simplify cookies)
Want to enjoy the taste of fresh-from-the-oven cookies without quite as much effort?
This recipe for easy cookie bars will allow you to regularly treat your family to fresh-from-the-oven cookies without spending all day in the kitchen!
And it works with almost any of your favorite cookie doughs (even store bought!)
5 Tips to Simplify The Holidays
I’ve been on a mission to simplify the holidays for the last 15 years — even more so after adding 4 young children to the mix.
I have dozens of tips and strategies I could share, but I’ve whittled my list down to the top 5 I feel will make the biggest impact.
If you want to experience a simpler, more meaningful holiday season this year, start here!
A Few of My Favorite Things (November 2020)
What are your thoughts on cell phones in the bedroom?
6 Strategies to Take Your Weekends Back (for good!)
If you want your weekends back, if you crave a little downtime (with family, friends, or alone), if you’d like to feel more rested and refreshed for the week ahead, these 6 strategies will help you do just that.
Say goodbye to hectic and stressful weekends, and get ready to enjoy your weekends again!
How to Evaluate the True Cost of Your Stuff
Have you ever stopped to think about the true “cost” of your stuff?
More than just the monetary costs — but the time, energy, and space required of each item in your home?
If you’d like to lighten your load a bit — create more space, enjoy more time, and have more energy — it starts by honestly evaluating the true cost of your stuff. I’ll show you how!