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How To Organize Tax Documents in Minutes!

Do you dread tax season and compiling all your tax documents for the entire year? Have you fumbled through fancy (and expensive) electronic systems that just don’t seem to work for you? Do you wonder how in the world you’ll find all the papers and documents and receipts you need? Would you like to change that all this year… and in future years?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you’re in luck because I use one of the SIMPLEST, easiest, fastest, cheapest methods to organize all our tax documents each year … and I’m sharing it with you today! 

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Harvest Spinach Salad with Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing

I’m a big fan of “loaded salad” with lots and lots of ingredients besides just lettuce, cheese, croutons, and a slice of cucumber… and this Harvest Spinach Salad is most definitely a LOADED SALAD!

It feels like I’m enjoying a gourmet lunch at home, especially with the addition of homemade honey mustard dressing (which takes me less than 1 minute to whip up!)

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A Meal Planning Hack for Busy Families

I’m excited to share more about our family’s 6-year experience with Blue Apron’s delicious, nutritious meal delivery service. Seriously, I can’t believe we’ve enjoyed these meals for SIX years already! 

I know so many of you already use and love the Blue Apron meals… if you haven’t yet (but want to), I have a really fantastic offer for you today! 

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Our New Walk-In Shower

Yes, we renovated our master bathroom shower… AGAIN. Yes, this is the same shower we completely gutted and renovated back in 2011.

So why, might you ask, did we do it ALL over again just 8 years later?

It’s a long story with a very happy ending… and it’s all laid out in today’s post!

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How to Say “No” – and Not Feel Guilty About It

Have you ever wondered how to say “no” without feeling guilty or like you’re letting others down?

I’m sharing a little secret with you today — one that will hopefully empower you to advocate for yourself, learn how to say “no”, and stop letting guilt rule your decisions.

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How to Spend Less and Save More

I recently went through ALL our spending from the last 14 years and was shocked to realize how little we spend on so many different expenses!

Today I’m sharing a look at our spending over the past 14 years… as well as 10 tips to spend less (and save more!)

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A Few of My Favorite Things {February 2020}

In many ways, this past month seemed to drag on forever (it feels like I shared my massive list of 20 favorite things 4 months ago instead of 4 weeks ago). In other ways, it went by in a flash… Who can relate?

I’m back with a few more favorites today… including one of Dave’s favorites!

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Our Homemade Healthy On-The-Go Lunches

On days when we’re away from home, running errands, and doing all sorts of fun stuff, I pack healthy on-the-go lunches to save time, money, and calories. We can easily eat these lunches in the car or wherever we are when we’re hungry and want to eat.

These lunches have been a total game-changer for our family now that we are officially out of the napping stage and it’s easier to get out and about during the day.

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Emails Versus Blog Posts (Your Questions Answered)

Last week, I shared the BIG BLOG NEWS that I plan to reduce my blogging frequency and will instead send email content directly to subscribers.

The response was quite positive. However, there were a host of additional questions I didn’t anticipate. I’m answering all of those in today’s post!

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Has Aldi Raised Their Prices… or is it just me?

For the last 2 years, I’ve done the vast majority of my grocery shopping at Aldi; purchasing only a few “extras” at Meijer and Costco each month. Honestly, I’m a HUGE Aldi fan! 

However, I’ve noticed their prices starting to creep up lately — even higher than other stores in our area — and I wonder if you have noticed this too?

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Delicious Baked Sandwiches

What do you get when you mix delicious deli meats, gooey cheese, fresh rolls, and a healthy amount of butter?
The most delicious baked sandwiches ever!

And just wait until I show you how easy these are to make… perfect for a quick weeknight meal and delicious school lunches the next day.

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Exciting News From The Blog!

A lot has changed in my life over the past 10 years… but one thing that has remained the same is my commitment to simplify every aspect of life … for my own family, AND for yours. 

As I look ahead to a new decade, I’m excited to share even more simple-living tips and inspiration with you. BUT… I plan to share this information in a slightly different way. Keep reading for some exciting news!

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5 Practical Reasons To Know and Understand Your Personality Type

I’ve been fascinated by personality types ever since I took my first Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test in high school. It’s amazing how accurately the results of this test explain my personality, my strengths, and my weaknesses!

Today, I’m sharing my own personality type, along with 5 practical reasons you should know and understand your personality type!

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My 2020 Healthier Habit: All-Natural Cosmetics

I’m excited to share my healthier habit for 2020… using all-natural cosmetics!!! 

It took me a long time to decide on the all-natural products and brands I wanted to use for our family, but I’m finally ready to share them with you today (as well as some of the cool changes we’ve noticed as a result!)

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Split Pea Soup With Ham

Split pea soup with ham is one of my favorite simple, hearty winter meals. It’s full of fiber, low in fat, and it’s SO delicious!

Plus, if you have dietary restrictions, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and could easily be vegetarian if you omit the ham!

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How to Clean A Farmhouse Kitchen Sink

After 8 years of using (and LOVING) our farmhouse sink, I’m sharing my thoughts and tips on a few of the questions I get over and over again.

If you’ve ever wondered how to clean or care for a porcelain kitchen sink, I have several simple, frugal tips and product recommendations that should work for you!

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