I’m rounding out the year with one more Favorite Things post!
I’ve got kitchen goodies, office favorites, workout gear, and more this month… maybe I’ll even help you finish off your holiday shopping!
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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!
A Few of My Favorite Things (October 2020)
Looking for the perfect shade of white? Or maybe a lovely new all-natural scent for Fall?
There’s something for everyone on my list this month — from power tools to hair trimmers… and the must-see documentary for anyone with school-age children or grandchildren.
I’m also sharing one of my favorite features of our recent backyard reno!
Fulfilling our Roles while Pursuing our Purpose
What happens when your daily roles and your purpose in life rub up against each other a little more than you’d like?
Well, you take the summer off to think, and then write a novel of a blog post documenting your journey!
Today I’m sharing a heartfelt post of my journey towards pursuing my purpose and fulfilling my roles, while striving for a simpler life at home.
An “APPLE” a Day Keeps The Clutter Away
The Ultimate List of Cleaning Products I Use In My Home
T.L.C. – 3 Simple Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Neat and Clean (almost) All The Time
Besides some sand, dirt, and a few cracker crumbs, the inside of our vehicles are almost always neat and organized — even with multiple children, snacks, drinks, blankets, diaper bags, craft supplies, tissues, wipes, etc.
Want to know my secret?
Today I’m sharing 3 simple tips to keep your vehicle neat and clean with very little effort!
Improve Your Efficiency with Weekly To-Do Lists
A Few of My Favorite Things {September 2020}
Easy Peach Crisp For 2!
It’s peach season… and our family LOVES peaches! We’ve been eating them fresh at almost every meal, on yogurt, on ice cream, in pie, in salsa, with chicken, and even on flatbread.
This easy peach crisp recipe is perfect for you and a special someone… just enough for a taste, but not so much that you over-indulge or eat way too much.
Let’s Not Stress About Getting Back Into a School Routine
A Few Of My Favorite Things {August 2020}
Easy Blueberry Muffins That Might Make You “Mom of the Year”
When it’s that time of year and you’re looking for yet another way to incorporate blueberries into every dish you make, look no further than these amazingly delicious and oh-so-easy blueberry muffins.
Whether your berries are picked fresh from a local farm or from the freezer section at Costco, this recipe is just what you need to turn delicious seasonal fruit into mouth-watering muffins.