Over the past few years, I have drastically simplified my life by making a point to limit the number of decisions I need to make each day.
If you’ve ever felt bogged down by all the decisions YOU need to make, today’s post is a must-read…
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How I Reduce (and even eliminate) Wasted Produce
I absolutely HATE wasting food (especially food I grew or picked myself) so I have a pretty good system for utilizing the extra fruits and veggies in ways that don’t require us to eat the same things over and over again.
Today I’m sharing some of my ideas — I’d love if you chimed in with your ideas too!
Systems Simplify and Streamline Everything!
A Few of My Favorite Things {July 2016}
Dream Weddings, Date Nights, and a Decade with Dave
My Top Tip to Simplify Meal Time
Our Diaper Bags (What We Love and What We Don’t)
A Peek Into Our Week
My Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Cleaning Routines
Homemade Juice Pops – A Simple Summer Snack
A couple months ago, the kids and I stumbled across a popsicle mold at the dollar store and I quickly snatched it up, promising homemade popsicles for a snack later that day.
Since then, we have enjoyed homemade juice pops as an afternoon snack on a VERY regular basis! They taste great on a hot summer day and take roughly 10 seconds to make!!
Saying “No” Shows Respect
Chicken Wire and Chippy Paint
I’m often asked about my “decorating style”… and the truth is, I’m not exactly sure what my style really is — or even if I have an actual “style”. I just know what I like when I see it.
That said, today, I’m sharing 2 of MY favorite ways to add a little farmhouse feel to my home… chicken wire and chippy paint!
Enjoy ONE Moment (but maybe not every moment)
Anyone who has ever gone anywhere with a young child has most likely heard the phrase, “enjoy every moment — it goes so fast” uttered from the lips of well-meaning friends, relatives, or complete strangers.
Since it’s not actually possible to enjoy EVERY moment of life… I’m sharing how striving for ONE enjoyable moment has helped me realize how much of my life I actually DO enjoy — and alleviate so much guilt for those times when I do get frustrated, annoyed, angry, or stressed.
12 Ideas to Entertain Young Children (no creativity required)
For those of you who spend time with young children, those of you who aren’t necessarily super creative or crafty, and those of you who have no idea what you’re going to do now that the kids are home ALL DAY LONG, here are a few things we do to stay busy…
You’ll notice that most of these activities require little to no creativity, little to no monetary cost, little to no set-up, and little to no clean-up! Win, Win, Win, Win!
Craigslist 101: 4 Ways to Narrow Your Search
With hundreds of thousands of items for sale on Craigslist, it can be overwhelming to know how to search and what to search for.
If you have gotten frustrated with your Craigslist shopping experiences, I hope the tips in today’s post will help you simplify your Craigslist shopping experience by learning how to narrow your search so you can find just what you’re looking for in your price range and in your area!
Our New (amazingly awesome) Kid’s Bedtime Routine
For the first time since becoming parents, Dave and I finally feel like we have an awesome bedtime routine for all 3 of our kids… and since I am regularly asked about our bedtime routine, I wanted to share exactly what is working for us RIGHT NOW, and why I feel it’s working so well.
I hope some of you will have more tips and ideas to share in the comments too!
It’s Officially Summer Break!
After giving a few exams this past week and hosting his staff party on Wednesday, Dave officially starts his summer break TODAY! Honestly, I think I’m more excited than he is 🙂
Today I’m sharing a few of our summer plans (or lack of plans) and offering the opportunity for you to request and suggest different blog post topics and ideas!
A Clutter Challenge: What Will You Purge First?
As we embark on summer vacation, I’d like to encourage and motivate you to continue (or to finally start) purging and clearing some of that clutter from your home and life.
If you need a place to start, try asking yourself a few of the questions in today’s post — and be honest with your answers. You might just be surprised how quickly you clear your clutter!