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Give Yourself Permission To Quit

Less stress, less overwhelm, less guilt… more time, more joy, more freedom.

These are just a few of the benefits you’ll experience when you give yourself permission to quit a tradition that no longer works for your season of life.

Read how this played out in my life…

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6 Practical Tips to Simplify Your Life

Life doesn’t have to be so complicated.

Whether you’re looking to streamline your schedule, enjoy more family time, get better sleep, or just quiet your mind, these 6 practical tips will help you cut through the chaos and simplify your everyday life.

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Are You Organized for the Unexpected?

Disasters can strike at any time – often without warning. Whether it’s a natural disaster, power outage, freak accident, unexpected death, or unforeseen health crisis, being prepared can make all the difference.

Keep reading for 3 ways to prepare for the unexpected…

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Easy From-Scratch Granola Bars

Here’s a homemade treat you can feel good about giving to your family.

These from-scratch granola bars are loaded with nutritious ingredients that will keep you fuller longer (and they’re really easy to make, too!)

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Find Your Pain Points… and Fix Them

Do you have a pain point in your home or life? A space or a task or a situation that constantly leaves you feeling aggravated, agitated, and worn out.
Chances are, there’s a relatively simple solution that will alleviate much of the pain. Don’t believe me? Keep reading!

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Easy Oreo Cookie Blondie Bars

Looking for a new recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth? Try these Oreo Cookie Blondies.

They’re easier to make than cookies, they make a big batch, and they freeze well too. Plus, everyone loves them!

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Simple Peach Almond Crisp

Looking for a simple dessert recipe to usher in the fall season?

Peach almond crisp is my family’s favorite peach dessert. I hope your family enjoys this simple, sweet taste of fall around your kitchen table too!

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The All-Natural Way to Clean Smelly Towels

If you hate the smell of stinky, musty towels, I have a solution for you!

Learn how to clean and refresh your smelly towels in an all-natural way with virtually no extra effort (your washing machine will do all the heavy lifting for you!)

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15 Easy Ways To Eat Whole Grains Every Day

Want to enjoy the health benefits of whole grains but can’t get on board with baking bread every day?

I’ve got 15+ ideas to quickly and easily work freshly milled whole grains into your everyday diet with a fraction of the effort required for baking yeast bread!

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How To Salvage Overripe Produce (and Save Money)

One of the best ways to combat rising grocery store prices is to actually consume the food you buy (instead of letting it go bad in your fridge).
If you share my passion for kitchen stewardship, I’ve got a bunch of tips, tricks, and recipes to help you salvage every last bit of the produce you buy!

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Easy Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Bread

When the summer zucchini season overlaps the early apple crop here in West Michigan, I know it’s time for a loaf (or 6) of our favorite Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Bread.

This bread is the perfect way to “hide” some of our fresh-from-the-garden zucchini in a delicious slice of apple cinnamon bread.

Click through to get the easy recipe!

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Purge Like You’re Moving (an awesome decluttering tip!)

Whether you’re actually moving… or you just need a little extra motivation to continue the decluttering process, my best advice to help you quickly minimize and downsize is to “purge like you’re moving!”

I hope this concept will encourage you to part with a few more things you don’t need, use, want, or love!

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