Andrea Dekker

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Whole Grain Oatmeal Caramel Bars

If you’re looking for an easy, hearty snack to satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a bit of nutritional value, these Oatmeal Caramel Bars will do the trick.

They are quick to whip up, they taste amazing, they are freezer-friendly, and they hold up great for lunches or snacks on the go!

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10 Ways to Be a Lifelong Learner – No School Required

Lifelong learning is good for your brain and your self-esteem — not to mention the joy and satisfaction that come from learning something new, or developing a new skill.

And guess, what… you don’t even need to go back to school!

Keep reading for 10 simple ways to become a lifelong learner.

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No-Sugar Jam With Honey

I always considered my homemade jam to be a treat — not an everyday staple. Then I had kids who gobbled up PB & J sandwiches on a daily basis.

Suddenly the insane amount of sugar in my jam recipes started to bother me a bit more.

After a couple of years of searching, I finally found a super simple, super delicious NO-SUGAR jam recipe that is sweetened only with a bit of honey!

My family loves it. I think yours will too!

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Keep Your Home Clean And Organized With 3 Daily Routines

It’s amazing how quickly our home becomes messy, cluttered, and disorganized… if we’re not intentional about staying on top of the messes. 

If you struggle to stay on top of the clutter in your home, routines might be just what you need to get your home clean & decluttered in less time!

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Basic Meatloaf (simple and delicious)

If you’re looking for a family-friendly comfort food that requires very little hands-on effort and is almost impossible to ruin, this basic meatloaf recipe is a great start!

You can have it in the oven in just about 15 minutes… and everyone will love it!

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Streamline Your Home and Life with the 80/20 Rule

This simple mindset shift could totally transform the way you view your stuff AND streamline your home and life in the process!

No major purging or minimalism required — just a more intentional thought process and higher awareness of what things we actually use, and what’s just taking up our valuable space, time, and energy.

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EST: 3 Letters That Can Sabotage Simple Living

EST — these 3 letters, when placed at the end of your favorite adjectives, have the potential to sabotage your efforts to simplify your life… cleanest, fastest, greatest, wealthiest, etc.

Instead of stressing over being the “best”, let’s focus on progress over perfection and aim for “better”!

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99 Effective Ways to Say No

Do you struggle to say “no” and actually stick by your decision?

If so, keep reading for dozens of simple, fun, yet effective ways to say “no” — there’s one for every situation!

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Mango Salsa Chicken (in the Slow Cooker)

Mango Salsa Chicken has been one of our family favorites for 10+ years!

This “recipe” requires about 5 minutes of hands-on time and is delicious served over rice, in a tortilla, on a salad, or even as a dip for chips.

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Pre-Spring Cleaning (a simpler way to deep clean)

Do you enjoy a thoroughly deep-cleaned home but don’t have the time or energy for a proper top-to-bottom “Spring Cleaning”?

If so, you’ll love my pre-spring cleaning method.

It’s a fantastically simple way to deep clean your home in no time at all!

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3 Areas to Downsize For a Simpler Life

Does your life feel like a constant juggling act… like you’re just waiting for the “balls” to come crashing down?

If so, you’re not alone… nor are you without hope!

Keep reading for 3 areas you can “downsize” to create a simpler home and life!

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10 Simple Food Swaps for Healthier Family Meals

Everything is easier when you start small… especially when it comes to changing your diet (and especially if you’re trying to change your family’s diet!)

If you’re looking for a few simple ways to swap more nutritious foods into your family meals, these easy swaps will give you a great place to start!

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