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Easy Candy Apple Dessert Recipe

This dessert is one of our family’s favorite fall treats and we think you’ll love it too.

It’s packed with apple-y goodness and a great way to use up all your leftover Halloween candy!

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10 Decluttering Tips for Empty-Nester Parents

Transitioning to an empty nest can be challenging and emotional for many parents, but it’s also a great opportunity to refresh your home and lifestyle.

Here are 10 practical tips to declutter your home, rework your spaces to align with this new season, and make the most of this new chapter in your life!

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5 Choices When You’re Short on Time

Feeling overwhelmed and busy is tough, especially when it seems like you don’t have a choice… but the reality is that you almost always have a choice.

You can make choices (starting today) to relieve some of the busyness and stress — keep reading and I’ll show you how!

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How To Plan Monthly versus Weekly

Will monthly planners work for everyone? Definitely not!

But if you feel frustrated with your current planning/scheduling method, or if you’re curious about a new way, it might not hurt to give monthly planning a try!

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How to Create a Cozy Clean Home

Cozy Clean is my way of describing a home that feels peaceful, clean, inviting, yet still livable.

A welcoming environment for guests, a place that serves your own family’s needs… and the place you always want to be.

If that’s the feeling you want for YOUR home, keep reading for 10 tips to help you quickly create your own cozy clean home!

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How to Clean The Inside of Your Dishwasher

If you have a dishwasher, you need this simple 3-step cleaning process that will have the inside of your dishwasher looking (and smelling) like new in no time!

It only takes about 10 minutes of hands-on time and $5 worth of materials!

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How to Make a Wooden Growth Chart

This wooden growth chart is a very fun and easy DIY project using minimal tools… you could even do it WITH your kids!

Let me show you how to make this keepsake project that you and your family will enjoy for years to come

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How to Thoroughly Clean Your Dryer Vent

Follow these simple instructions to quickly clean excess lint, hair, dirt, and debris from your dryer vent.

Not only will your machine run better and be more efficient, you’ll also reduce your risk of fire due to clogged dryer vents!

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How to Make Banana Bread with Whole Grains

Want to convert your banana bread recipe to 100% whole grains?

This recipe is quick enough for busy mornings, sweet enough for dessert, and hearty enough for a snack that keeps you full all morning.

An excellent use for over-ripe bananas and so easy to make with freshly ground whole grains.

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Saving Money with Cloth Napkins

Cloth napkins are a super simple way to save a bit of money, save a bit of trash, and elevate your home dining experience!

Here’s what you need to know to make it happen in your home!

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A Few Of My Favorite Things (September 2024)

September truly feels like the start of another new year for our school-oriented family… I almost want to say “Happy New Year”, but I’ll wait a few more months for that!

I have so many new favorites to share this month… come read all about them!

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