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How To Simplify Kids’ Birthday Parties

Contrary to what we see on social media these days, I believe it’s possible to celebrate our children’s birthdays without tons of stress, a large financial investment, or a huge mess to clean up the next day!

I have a few simple tricks up my sleeve after celebrating 28 birthdays over the last 10 years!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (February 2022)

This month marks 9 years of sharing my favorite things with you here online. They are still some of my favorite posts to write… and surprisingly, they are still my most clicked-on posts. I love that you love my favorites!

I’m excited to share more favorites with you again this month!

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Hushing the House: a routine to simplify home and life

Have you ever wondered why you just can’t seem to “get ahead”, and instead are always playing “catch up” from the day before?

One reason might be that your evenings are too frazzled and hectic.

Learn how “hushing your house” each evening might just be the routine you need to simplify your home and life!

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A Few Of My Favorite Things (January 2022)

It’s a brand new year and so far, we’ve had lots of sun and snow (a rare combination here in West Michigan).

Today, I’m sharing many more favorites — from snow gear to soup, from devotionals to denim… and the iPhone setting that drastically improved my photos!

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A Simpler Approach to the Holidays

Do you ever wish you could simplify the holiday season (and other special occasions) but feel bad about changing things up?

If you’re tired of holidays that leave you feeling stressed out and over-busy, I hope this post offers you permission to simplify and make your own rules this year.

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Easy Double-High Pumpkin Pie

Your favorite pumpkin pie topped with a light and fluffy pumpkin mousse will make this double-high pumpkin pie a hit at your next holiday gathering!

Give it a whirl this holiday season and wow your guests without spending lots of time in the kitchen!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (November 2021)

Welcome to November — one of my favorite months of the year!

Today, I’m sharing a deal on my most favorite leggings, lots of great Christmas gift ideas, a new routine that’s working well for our whole family, and my no-fail method of roasting a turkey… just in time for the holiday season!

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How to Eliminate Meal Planning Overwhelm

Meal planning is one of those “adultish” things we all feel like we should do… but at the same time, it can seem so overwhelming…

If you’d like to save time, save money, and save stress, I encourage you to give meal planning one more try. My 3 simple tips will help to eliminate meal planning overwhelm and allow you to enjoy family meal time once again!

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An Unexpected Benefit of Intentional Living

Ironically enough, one of my favorite benefits of living a simpler, slower, more intentional lifestyle is also a completely unexpected benefit.

Like a little cherry on top of a deliciously rich ice cream sundae… and yes, you can experience this benefit in your life too!

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Our Farmhouse Laundry Renovation

After 3 years and countless delays, we’re finally finished with our farmhouse laundry room renovation!!

I’m so excited to share the long-awaited before/after pictures here on the blog!

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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!

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