Fall is here! Let’s break out the flannel sheets + cozy blankets.
I’m sharing more of my favorites — including a favorite family book recommendation, a favorite candy from my childhood, and my new favorite (money-making) way to declutter!
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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.
Bring Balance Back To Your Life
Don’t Let Housework Hurt Your Relationships
The Easy Bundt Cake Recipe They’ll Never Guess Came From a Box!
This easy bundt cake recipe is simple enough for kids to help, it can be tweaked based on your personal preferences (or whatever ingredients you have in the pantry), and it freezes wonderfully.
It’s basically the perfect sweet treat for any occasion — and it’s one of our family’s most favorite desserts!!
Short Years… the parenting milestone I almost missed!
Easy 4-Step Wood Furniture Restoration
Want to give your furniture an updated look without spending a dime or throwing your back out in the process?
The super-simple, 4-step wood furniture restoration system I use breathes new life into grungy dull furniture in just a few minutes (using supplies you probably already have in your pantry!)
A Few of My Favorite Things {June 2020}
How to Have a Hobby When You Don’t Have the Time
Do you wish you had more time for hobbies and other leisure activities? The 6 ideas in this post offer practical tips you can implement in your own daily life.
I also share several examples of how Dave and I make time for our hobbies — even with 2 full-time jobs, 4 kids, and an ever-growing list of home and yard projects! If we can do this, you can too!
Red White and Blue: Our Patriotic Home Decor
Over the last (almost) 10 years, I’ve had so much fun infusing our home with my own personal style (frugal farmhouse decor, handmade treasures, primitive finds, and a whole lot of red, white, and blue!)
Since we’re coming up on a patriotic holiday, and since we most likely won’t be doing anything special to celebrate (no parades, no big parties, etc.) I figured I’d share a little patriotism on the blog instead!
How to Start Saving for Retirement (the simplified plan!)
I’m not an investment expert, but I am pretty good at simplifying overwhelming ideas and topics. I’m also good at laying out a plan and taking the first (slightly overwhelming) steps to get started.
This post is for you if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed with the idea of saving for retirement and don’t know where to start, you don’t think you can afford to save for retirement, or if you’re just curious how Dave and I handle our retirement savings. 🙂
The All-Natural Way to Clean Smelly Towels
5 Easy Rhubarb Dessert Recipes for Spring
Simple Ideas To Support Your Favorite Small Businesses and Make a BIG Impact
I’ve recently been thinking of ways my own family can support our favorite local and online small businesses in this downturned economy. I know money is tight for some, but there are many no-cost ways we can ALL help!
Whether it’s a brick and mortar shop in town, a favorite coffee joint, an in-home service, or even a favorite blog or website, there are countless SIMPLE ways we can all do our part to keep necessary small businesses afloat during these trying times.
The Powerful Proof of Written Goals
I recently stumbled across a piece of scratch paper I had used to write various simple living goals more than 10 years ago.
Interestingly enough, most of those goals are now a reality for me and my family… thanks in part to a lot of hard work, many sacrifices along the way, AND the fact that I actually WROTE them down! Read my story (and snag your FREE goal-setting printable!)