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The Easiest 10-Layer Ice Cream Dessert

This quick and easy dessert can be thrown together in roughly 10 minutes and is perfect for any summer gathering.
The multi-layer effect looks extra fancy, and it tastes so good, no one will believe how easy it is!

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Outsmart Summer Boredom with Fun to-do Lists

Stop stressing about planning exciting outings, expensive vacations, or elaborate craft projects for your kids or grandkids… let me show you a much simpler (and cheaper) way to outsmart summer boredom!

Fun To-Do Lists are a simple tool we use to structure the long-feeling days of Summer and make the most of these fleeting moments at home with our families.

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Why I Don’t Save and Repurpose Everything

Do you feel like your home is packed full of things you hope to sell on specific websites, give to specific people or organizations, bring to specific donation centers or recycling facilities, or just things you are saving because you might have a chance to use them again someday?

If so, I hope this post is the motivation you’ve been waiting for to finally lighten up your home!

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Easy Pizza Sliders

This easy recipe for pizza sliders is sure to go over well with your tribe.

Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner, fun finger food for the big game, or a family-friendly meal to share with others, pizza sliders will do the trick.

Mix up the ingredients based on what you have in the house… we’ve yet to find a meat/cheese combination we didn’t love!!

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A Few of My Favorite Things (May 2025)

May is my favorite time of year to do yardwork as it’s not too hot or muggy outside but it’s warm enough to plant annuals and vegetables. Plus, everything feels fresh and new, and we all just want to be outside after a long winter.

In this post, I’m sharing a bunch of summery-ish favorites that will hopefully get you even more excited for summer!

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7 Strageties To Simplify Your Day

When I look back on my journey towards a simpler home and life, a handful of strategies have made a big difference for me, my family, and my home.

If you’re tired of feeling tired and ready for less chaos and more calm, keep reading for 7 strategies to simplify your days!

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Whole Grain Oatmeal Caramel Bars

If you’re looking for an easy, hearty snack to satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a bit of nutritional value, these Oatmeal Caramel Bars will do the trick.

They are quick to whip up, they taste amazing, they are freezer-friendly, and they hold up great for lunches or snacks on the go!

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10 Ways to Be a Lifelong Learner – No School Required

Lifelong learning is good for your brain and your self-esteem — not to mention the joy and satisfaction that come from learning something new, or developing a new skill.

And guess, what… you don’t even need to go back to school!

Keep reading for 10 simple ways to become a lifelong learner.

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No-Sugar Jam With Honey

I always considered my homemade jam to be a treat — not an everyday staple. Then I had kids who gobbled up PB & J sandwiches on a daily basis.

Suddenly the insane amount of sugar in my jam recipes started to bother me a bit more.

After a couple of years of searching, I finally found a super simple, super delicious NO-SUGAR jam recipe that is sweetened only with a bit of honey!

My family loves it. I think yours will too!

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