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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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A Few of My Favorite Things (July 2025)

Although stores are stocking their shelves with back-to-school items already, we’re still embracing summertime in the Dekker house.
Here are a few of my recent favorites… including the kitchen gadget I wish I would have found sooner!

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The Easiest DIY Hair Detangling Spray

Get ready for summer pool season by whipping up a batch of DIY kids’ detangler spray — perfect for frizzy, snarly, difficult-to-control hair.

Choose the all-natural option or the traditional recipe — either way, it’s ready in minutes using simple household ingredients!

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2 Habits of People With Tidy Homes

Is your home more cluttered than you’d like?
Are you tired of looking around at piles and messes on every flat surface?

The 2 simple habits below can help you transform your home into the tidy space you desire… starting today!

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How to Cook with Cast Iron (for beginners)

Want to try cast iron cooking but not sure where to start? Or maybe it feels too complicated.

Let me show you how to quickly and easily enjoy delicious foods cooked on your very own cast iron skillets! It’s way easier than you might think!

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40 Years In Photos!

I entered into a new decade this week… and as I contemplated how I’d like to commemorate my 40th birthday here online, I ultimately decided on one of Dave’s ideas — sharing a picture a year throughout my life. Think of it as a snapshot storybook of my life!

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How to Make a Travel Art Kit from a DVD Case

Got travel plans coming up? Or maybe you’re looking for a way to keep your kids occupied over a school break, or even while you wait at doctors’ offices?

Either way, this super simple, DIY travel art kit fits in almost any bag and will keep your kiddos entertained and engaged without a screen!

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