Family fun, house projects, all-natural goodies, simple recipes, beautiful flowers, an awesome book, and a newish tradition our family absolutely loves!
Check out my favorites for the month (along with a few Dekker family updates)!
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Rustic Whole-Grain Granola
Homemade granola is one of my favorite ways to add more whole grains to our family’s diet.
It’s just sweet enough to satisfy our sweet tooth and hearty enough to keep us fuller longer.
Plus… it’s freezer friendly, it’s a great way to use up some of the ingredients in the back of your pantry, and… it tastes amazing!
A Few of My Favorite Things (April 2021)
Lots of favorites today — including spring break with my favorite people, AND a planner giveaway from my favorite planner company!
Also… my favorite healthy snack, our kids new favorite “toy”, a really fun accessory I’m super geeked about, favorite swimwear, a really great book, a big milestone for Clara, an App I love, and more!
5 Tips to Touch Your Phone Less
As much as I hate to admit it, I was more attached to my smartphone than I realized. And I’m certain it took up more of my time than I realized too.
Can you relate?
If you’d like a little more freedom from your phone, keep reading for 5 simple tips that will train your brain and your body to touch your phone less often!
Stromboli – a Simple Weeknight Meal
This easy weeknight meal is always a crowd pleaser — after all, who doesn’t love pizza with a little extra crust!
It’s a great way to use up leftover meats and cheeses you have on hand… all while getting dinner on the table in about 30 minutes.
Once you see the pictures, you’ll realize why our family loves Stromboli as much as we do!
Practical Solutions for Sentimental Clutter
A Few of My Favorite Things (March 2021)
10 Practical Ways to Slash Your Grocery Bill This Week!
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.