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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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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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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!

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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!

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A Simple Front Yard Vegetable Garden

With just a little bit of effort, we created a simple (yet abundant) front yard vegetable garden in one day, for less than $100.

See the full transformation inside — along with a look at the last 10 years of our vegetable gardens and a sneak peek at the landscaping around our pool!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (July 2021)

Pool parties, summer camps, s’mores, new craft supplies, thrift stores, anniversaries, and long afternoons spent reading a good book are just a few of my summer favorites!

Keep reading for more (and feel free to share your favorites in the comments!)

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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!

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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!!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (June 2021)

Welcome to summer at the Dekker farmhouse!

Some of our favorite summer things are flowers and fudgesicles, swimming and sleeping in, campfires and card games… and our brand new (almost finished) laundry room!

I’m sharing lots more favorites in the post!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (May 2021)

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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