Today, I’m sharing a super easy recipe to use up your surplus of zucchini… plus, I’m linking to a bunch of other zucchini recipes as well (one of which involves chocolate!)
Definitely a must-read post if you have extra zucchini lying around!
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4 Ways I Save (and Simplify) with Online Shopping
I’ve never really enjoyed going shopping; however, I also never discovered the amazing world of online shopping until a few years ago. In fact, I never purchased anything online (even from Craigslist) until after we were married!
Over the past 3 or 4 years, I’ve almost entirely switched to online shopping, and I cannot believe how much it has helped me to simplify my life.
2 Reasons I Don’t Do Massive Purges
Come Grocery Shopping With Me: 4 Years and 2 Kids Later
When I first started blogging (about 4 years ago) it was rare that I spent more than $25 per week on groceries. Now, 4 years and 2 kids later… our grocery bill has TRIPLED!
Come read why our grocery budget has gone up — as well as a few ways I’m still managing to save money with little to no extra effort!
Our New Mudroom: The Full Tour!
Why We Let Our Kids Watch TV
Both our kids watch a fair amount of TV every day — not because we are horrible parents, or because we don’t have time or energy to play with them, or because they can’t entertain themselves.
Today, I’m sharing the reasoning behind why we let our kids watch TV… and I’d love to know your thoughts on TV and screen time for kids!
Our Kitchen Renovation: My Thoughts 2 Years Later
When we purchased our home 3.5 years ago, we figured the kitchen would be one of the last projects we tackled — but as many of you know, our plans changed!
We renovated our kitchen 2 summers ago (I can’t believe it’s been that long already) and today, I’m sharing some answers to commonly asked questions I get regarding our massive renovation.
7 Steps to Super Simple Meal Planning
How to Clean a Stroller
It is no secret that almost everything I buy is used — and since the items can often be dirty, I always wash everything before I use it.
I was originally intimidated by washing larger items like strollers and bike trailers — but I soon realized these items were super easy to clean up. And they honestly look brand new when I’m finished!
We HAVE the Time… We Just Don’t MAKE it
Simon @ 5 Months
A Few of My Favorite Things {August 2014}
Our Deck: The Official Before + After Pictures!
For those of you who follow me on Facebook, you probably saw that we FINALLY put the finishing touches on our new deck this past weekend… and today, I’m sharing ALL the before and after photos!
It’s a pretty amazing transformation, and I still can’t get over how much more use we’re getting out of our back yard because of it!
Reduce Procrastination by Making it Easy to Start
In previous blog posts, I’ve mentioned how using a timer gives me the motivation to work quickly and keep going. However, a timer doesn’t address the issue of “getting started”– which is often the hardest part.
Today, I’m sharing how I reduce my own procrastinating tendencies by making it really easy to get started.
Quick and Easy Lasagna Casserole
What To Do When Your Stuff Doesn’t Sell
Our Pure Michigan Summer Vacation
Last year, Dave’s family rented a local cottage for a week of fun at the beach. We had such a good time that we thought we’d try it again this year.
Now that Nora is another year older, it was SO fun to watch her swim and play in the sand with her cousins — definitely the highlight of this year’s trip for me!
Car Seat Safety: Advice from Allstate
Over the last few years, I’ve gotten many questions about car seats — both about the seats we have for our kids and about car seat safety. I’ve never felt qualified to answer many of those questions — so instead, I got the folks at Allstate to answer them for me!
Today’s post shares all sorts of car seat safety tips and advice — definitely a must-read for anyone driving around with small children.