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!


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!)



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!

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!

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.



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!



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.





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!)
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