Deliciously smooth and creamy, these mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish to almost any meal in almost any season.
If you’ve never tried making potatoes from scratch, this simple recipe will wow you with how easy the process can be!
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How to Make 30 Simple Gifts in Under 30 Minutes for Under $30
I love giving simple holiday gifts to all the special people in our lives. However, my clutter-free lifestyle means I’m always searching for disposable and consumable gifts. And since I give LOTS of gifts, I need to come up with a way to keep the cost and time-commitment in check.
My gift idea this year is quite possibly my simplest one yet! In fact, I made more than 30 gift bags in under 30 minutes for under $30! Get the details (and free printable gift tags) in today’s post!
A Few Of My Favorite Things {December 2019}
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dave and the kids are off of school for the rest of the week, so we’re gearing up for a LONG weekend full of board games, craft projects, movie marathons, holiday baking, yard work, and more!
I’m sharing my most favorite Thanksgiving recipes and a little encouragement for those of you who need to re-evaluate your traditions this year!
Easy Whole Grain Cornbread from Scratch
How We Save BIG with a Prepaid Cell Phone Plan
Why I Switched Back to 1 Planner
As you might remember, I ordered both a wall calendar AND a small planner last year… and while this 2-part system worked OK, I decided to switch back to just using a planner again this year.
I explain more in today’s post — and I’ve got another Personal Planner giveaway (and discount code) for those of you who are anxiously waiting to order YOUR 2020 planner!
Average is Awesome!
Have you ever bemoaned the fact that you weren’t the “best”? Have you ever felt a twinge of guilt (or even anger) for just being “average”?
NEWS FLASH: the majority of people you know and interact with every single day are “average”… and contrary to popular opinion, I personally think being average is awesome!
Our Kid-Friendly LEGO Storage System
If you have LEGO-loving kids (or husbands) you’ve probably wondered how to store and organize LEGOs… right? Well, just about a year ago, I was stuck with those same questions!
It took me a few months to figure out the best kid-friendly LEGO storage solution for our family, but we finally have a super simple system that works. The best part is that our kids actually use the system and put the LEGOs away!
3 Quick Tips For Tender, Juicy Turkey Every Time
Since Thanksgiving is just a few days away (seriously, I can’t believe it!) I wanted to re-share one of my most popular Thanksgiving posts from a few years ago. If you’re in charge of the big meal this year and are wondering how to roast a juicy turkey, I’m here to help!
By following the 3 super simple tips in today’s post, I can almost guarantee your turkey meat will be SO tender and juicy, you won’t ever roast a turkey any other way again!
Laundry Balls: How I Wash Without Detergent
7 Creative Ways To Capitalize on Free Photo Card Deals
Have you seen those photo card deals that offer 1, 3, 5 or 10 free photo cards? Have you wondered what anyone would do with just a few free cards?
Yes, you could just choose a few of your closest friends or family members to mail your free photo cards to… or you could pay a premium price to buy more than the allotted freebies… OR you could use my creative ideas instead!
A Little Encouragement for the Parents of Picky Eaters
Do you worry that your children are “picky eaters”? Have you been shamed by other parents, relatives, friends, doctors, or “experts” because of what your children don’t eat?
If you’re stressed about picky eaters, you’re in the right place! I hope to offer some simple tips, as well as much-needed encouragement for you and your family!
Simple Egg Substitutes
Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars (Whole Grain)
Caramel apple pie cheesecake bars – honestly, can a dessert get any more “Fall” than that?
In my efforts to combine 2 of my favorite desserts (apple pie and cheesecake) I ended up with these delicious bars. I made this recipe with 100% whole grains, but I’ve also made them gluten-free as well — so many options, depending on your preferences and the ingredients you have on hand!
9 Simple Techniques to Create More Time Every Day
A Few Of My Favorite Things {November 2019}
I honestly can’t believe it’s November already — the holiday season is here!
I’m definitely a “minimalist” when it comes to holiday hoopla, so I’m excited to share one of my favorite SIMPLE gift ideas for teachers, coaches, instructors, directors, coworkers, neighbors, etc. etc. Hopefully it will give you a little head start on your holiday planning!
Easy Sourdough Starter Pancakes
Although I’ve given up on sourdough bread, for the time being, I’m still too stubborn to let my sourdough starters die — instead, I make these delicious sourdough starter pancakes.
If you’re looking for a super simple recipe that will use up a bunch of extra sourdough starter, today’s recipe is IT!!