How is it possible that September is here already! Wow!
I’m back with a few more of my favorite things today — and as always, be sure to check out some of my favorite things from past months and share your favorite things in the comments!
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My Favorite Canning and Preserving Recipes
Over the years, as I shared some of my canning journey here on my blog, I have been continuously asked for my “favorite” canning and preserving recipes.
So in an effort to compile all my favorites in one convenient location (both for myself and for you) I thought it might be nice to link to them all in one post… just in time for peak canning season here in West Michigan!
Can You Find It In the Dark? My Organizational Litmus Test
Maybe I’m a little bit strange… and maybe my mind works in slightly abnormal ways, but a recent tornado and power outage got me thinking about just how well our organizational systems work (or don’t work) based on whether I could or could not find what I needed in the dark.
I’m calling this my “organizational litmus test” and it’s not a bad thing to think about!
How I Handle Hand-Me-Downs
Since I am regularly asked about how I handle kids’ clothing (specifically hand-me-downs) I thought the back-to-school time would be a perfect time to share the questions that help me control the amount of clothing my kids have without being super minimalistic or feeling like I have to do laundry every other day.
And I’d love to know how YOU handle hand-me-downs as well!
Snapshots of Summer
Save Space by Separating Your Sets
Make-Ahead Belgian Waffle Mix
Our Amazing (but Full-of-Weeds) Vegetable Garden
Way back in the beginning of April, Dave and I excitedly prepared a large chunk of ground for the biggest vegetable garden we’ve had since we moved into our farmhouse… almost 6 years ago.
We had 3 goals for our garden… today I’m sharing 2 of the goals we nailed, and another one we fell quite a bit short on! Plus, lots of pictures of our garden!
The Importance of Margin Time
Just as the margins of books, newspapers, and magazines give our eyes a break from all the words on the pages, margins in our life give us a break from all the busyness, stress, and chaos.
Today I’m sharing why I feel “margin time” is one of the simplest and most important things I do to alleviate that frazzled feeling that often shows up if I have even the slightest notion that I might be running behind.
One More Reason To Say “No”
Nora and Simon’s Mini Bedroom Makeovers
Both Nora and Simon’s bedrooms are upstairs — right off the playroom. We keep most of the toys in the playroom, but it’s nice to be able spread out into their bedrooms for more playtime fun.
Dave and I both thought it would be nice to create more floor space in their bedrooms… and thanks to an hour of moving furniture around (and out of) their rooms, we now have LOTS of extra room to play!
One Quick Tip That Helps Us Eat More Veggies
Craigslist 101: Always Be Ready to Sell
Over the past few weeks, Dave and I have purged SOOOOO much stuff from our home… and as I was emailing potential buyers and selling off our items, I thought of one more Craigslist tip that has helped me sell more items and sell them faster.
Today, I’m sharing that tip in hopes that it might help motivate you to sell some of your unwanted items!
My TOP TIP to Simplify The School Year
As I child, I LOVED the start of another school year! As a teacher’s wife with 3 young children at home, I can’t say I have that same love and happy anticipation for another school year to begin!
However, I’m working ahead now to simplify the start of our school year… and I’m sharing my top tip today!
