Andrea Dekker

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Southwest Spaghetti Squash Casserole

This recipe for Southwest Spaghetti Squash Casserole is one of our family’s favorites. 

Several parts of this recipe can be made in advance (and it can be frozen!) It’s also a great meal for busy weekdays because it doesn’t require any side dishes — just some chips, salsa, and guacamole! 

Give it a try!

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Simple Peach Almond Crisp

Looking for a simple dessert recipes 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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How to Create Spaces That Serve You Well

When you look around your home, at all the different rooms, spaces, closets, furniture pieces, nooks, and crannies, do you feel like your spaces serve you and your family at this stage of life?

If not, let me help you create spaces that serve you well!

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How to Tackle Big To-Dos Without Big Time or Money

Do you struggle to get start big projects? Is your to-do list a mile long (and growing)?

If so, keep reading for my simple tried-and-true tips to make progress on your big projects and finally tackle your mile-long to-do list.

It’s not nearly as overwhelming as you might think!

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Easy Italian Chopped Salad

Do you like salads with lots and LOTS of toppings and “extras”? If so, add this Easy Italian Chopped Salad to your menu plan and enjoy the fresh tastes of raw veggies paired with savory meats and cheese. All topped with a zesty red pepper Italian dressing.

As an added bonus, this salad can be assembled several hours (or even a day) in advance without sacrificing freshness!

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Our Farmhouse Front Porch

After dreaming about a giant farmhouse front porch for 25 years, I’ve enjoyed my beautiful porch for the last 12.

Come take a tour and see how we use this fun outdoor living space!

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How to Host a Fun and Frugal Pantry Shower

One of my favorite wedding showers was a “Pantry Shower” where everyone brought a recipe and a few of the non-perishable ingredients for that recipe. This shower was a fantastic way to quickly fill up our empty pantry and kitchen cabinets with a huge variety of foods.

If you’re looking for fun, frugal, practical, easy-to-put-together shower ideas for almost any new couple (or new homeowner) THIS is it! 

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A Few of My Favorite Things (May 2023)

We’re in the home stretch of the school year, our calendar is slowly emptying, and we’re gearing up for a slow summer at home.

In the meantime, I have a bunch of fun favorites to share — many of them would be great Mother’s Day gift ideas!

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