Get the inside scoop on my favorite fall snacks, recipes, routines, quotes, and books — along with a few archived favorites and a Dekker family update.
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An Unexpected Benefit of Intentional Living
Our Farmhouse Laundry Renovation
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!
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!
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!
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!!
A Few of My Favorite Things (June 2021)
Easy, DIY Granite Cleaner
A Few of My Favorite Things (May 2021)
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!